Capiton AG

About The Fund

Capiton AG is a private equity fund based in Berlin, Germany, that specializes in equity investments, particularly in the form of expansion and management buyout/leverage buyout (MBO/LBO) transactions. With assets under management amounting to 1.1 billion euros, they target middle-market companies primarily in the German-speaking region but extend to a portfolio that spans various industries. They invest in sectors such as Software, IT & TMT, Education, Business Solutions, FinTech & Financial Services, Energy, HealthTech & Fitness, Logistics & Distribution, and Material Science. Capiton AG prides itself on providing not only capital but also expertise and close personal support to the companies they invest in. They stress the importance of understanding companies' visions and acting quickly and straightforwardly. The fund generally invests between 10.5 million and 30 million euros in companies with revenues ranging from 50 to 300 million euros. Capiton also engages in co-investments allowing for even larger investment sizes, suggesting a flexible approach to structuring their financial commitments. The team at Capiton consists of 11 partners and leverages its extensive track record of overseeing more than 80 companies and realizing over 70 investments to assist portfolio companies in reaching ambitious goals. Their website also underscores Capiton AG's commitment to sustainability and responsible investing practices. Moreover, the fund's historical origin dates back to the mid-80s with the official founding of Capiton AG in 1999 and achieving independence through a management buy-out in 2004. The firm's strategy includes fostering next-generation leadership through succession planning, facilitating management buyouts/buy-ins, driving growth, creating market leaders through buy-and-build strategies, leading carve-outs for company divisions, and restructuring companies in challenging circumstances.