Rüdiger Pohl

BayTech invests in early-stage technology and life sciences companies in Western Europe. The firm targets high-growth startups primarily in Germany and France, and focuses on sectors including communications, software, semiconductors, internet-enabled businesses, medical technology and biotechnology. They seek to invest in potential international market leaders. Their investment criteria include a knowledgeable management team, a potential for high-growth in an attractive market, a sustainable competitive advantage and a clear exit opportunity via IPO or trade sale within five years. BayTech's investment approach is hands-on from day one. The firm's strategy includes getting involved in the decision processes of a potential investee before committing capital, to actively shape their strategy and refine their business plan. The firm initially invests between EUR 1 and 3 million, either as the lead investor or in syndication. They may participate in subsequent financing rounds as well. Board representation is an investment prerequisite.

HANNOVER Finanz invests in medium-sized companies located in the DACH region with an EBITDA of more than EUR 3 million. The firm targets companies operating across a broad range of sectors and industries. It provides equity and debt financing for buyout, special situations and restructuring situations with an investment size of EUR 15 – 50 million. It also acquires minority and majority stakes.

Functions as a College/University

Functions as a College/University

Functions as a College/University

BayernLB-PE is an active manager investing in medium-sized growth companies across sectors, primarily in Germany. They do not invest in the real estate or financial services sectors and do not provide early-stage financing. The firm seeks to invest EUR 2.5 to 30 million in companies with turnover of at least EUR 15 million, taking majority and minority stakes and seeking board representation. Their typically invest in transactions including MBO, MBI, shareholder restructuring, corporate succession, spin-offs and expansion financing. BayernLB-PE generally holds an investment for three to ten years before exiting through an industrial sale, financial sale or IPO.

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Lampe Privatinvest is an active manager which invests in medium-sized companies located in Germany with a turnover of EUR 5 to 75 million. The firm targets companies operating in such industries as industrial machinery, industrial services, and producer manufacturing. Lampe Privatinvest provides financing between EUR 3 to 10 million per firm and looks to acquire both minority and majority stake positions.