AUCTUS Capital Partners AG

What is AUCTUS Capital Partners AG?

AUCTUS Capital Partners AG is a leading investment company dedicated to creating market leaders in the European middle-market segment. Founded in 2001, AUCTUS has established a strong presence in this area, having built more market leaders than any other fund in Europe.

The Munich-based private equity fund specializes in majority stakes in medium-sized companies or providing capital for growth and acquisitions, specifically focusing on software, web marketplaces, SaaS, education, business solutions, hardware and manufacturing, and HealthTech sectors.

AUCTUS's investment strategy involves succession solutions, industry concepts (Buy & Build), and corporate spinouts.

With a committed capital of over 500 million Euros under management, AUCTUS invests between 2 million and 10 million Euros per deal, reflecting their commitment to substantial growth projects. Their specialities include Expansion, MBO/LBO, Consolidation, and Spinout, which are leveraged to accelerate company value through revenue and profit growth in partnership with company management.

As an entrepreneurially led fund wholly owned by the partners, they maintain a diverse portfolio with investments spread roughly 50% in German-speaking countries and 40% in other parts of Europe, with the remaining 10% involving global acquisitions that align with their industry concepts for facilitating global expansion.

The team comprises 35 members operating from three locations: Munich, Milan, and Warsaw.

AUCTUS stands for sustainable growth in Latin, which is reflective of their entrepreneurial program and the name they operate under. By providing their portfolio companies the necessary time to grow from a solid medium-sized business into a global market leader, AUCTUS Capital Partners AG positions itself as a resilient and active player in the European private equity landscape, even amidst challenging times.