Odewald & Compagnie

About The Fund

Odewald & Compagnie is a Berlin-based private equity firm that invests in the future of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the German-speaking region. Their investment approach emphasizes tailoring solutions to enable the next step in succession and growth situations. They focus on majority investments in companies operating in mechanical engineering, business service, information technology, energy, medical technology, and healthcare sectors. Odewald KMU, which stands for 'Odewald klein- und mittelständische Unternehmen,' is committed to enhancing value for every investment by prioritizing sustainable growth, profitability, and professionalism. Their portfolio consists of market-leading SMEs characterized by innovative products and business models, many of which are global leaders. Odewald KMU is dedicated to ensuring that the identity and future viability of traditional, family-owned businesses are maintained, developed, and expanded in partnership with them. Partners at Odewald KMU come from SME backgrounds and bring extensive management experience and an intimate understanding of the sector's practical challenges, enabling them to deeply connect with their portfolio companies. The firm boastfully reports successful transitions and accelerated growth in its collaborations, highlighting testimonials from founders and former managing partners of their invested companies. Their partnership model is designed to create a constructive foundation for investment that includes systematic reinvestment by former shareholders, a management incentive aligned with company success, conservative financing structures, and a value enhancement strategy that all parties embrace. Odewald KMU presents itself as a strong and reliable partner for SMEs that are at the crossroads of growth and succession, providing not just capital but also expertise and a network to realize untapped potential and achieve shared success.