Investor Type | Firm |
Type of Fund | Private Equity Fund |
Industries | Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • IT (& TMT) • FinTech (& Financials services) |
Stages | Seed, Startup, Early Stage |
Investing | United Kingdom |
DPE Deutsche Private Equity (DPE) is a private equity fund based in Munich, Germany. Since its inception in 2007, DPE has been specializing in providing growth capital to mid-sized companies primarily in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. They focus on equity investments in sectors such as Software, IT and TMT, FinTech, and Financial Services, and act as both majority and minority owners. They foster growth and create sustainable corporate values over several years. The firm embodies values such as partnership, trust, growth, responsibility, and long-term orientation, which guide their actions and investment philosophy. With a track record of investing in more than 40 companies, executing over 140 add-on investments, and creating around 6,000 new jobs, DPE emphasizes a partnership approach that recognizes the importance of trust and sustainability in their investment practices. Their funds have gathered over 3 billion euros from leading institutional and private investors worldwide. With a team of over 50 highly skilled professionals with experience in investment banking, private equity, consulting, and industry, they have a deep understanding of medium-sized businesses and operate with empathy at eye level. DPE's investment strategy involves committing between 10 and 250 million euros in companies with fundamentally sound long-term market prospects, aiming to strengthen them for sustainable and robust growth. They also support their portfolio companies by contributing their experience and network to ensure the continuation and acceleration of their growth trajectory. In addition to financial investment, DPE emphasizes responsible action to positively influence the world and contribute to a better future for everyone.