Dr. Peter Wolff’s Post

The German private equity market is facing significant challenges—from economic downturns to high energy costs, various crises and difficult conditions do not favor our businesses. However, I also see opportunities, particularly in the mid-market, where companies with minor flaws can offer substantial potential. It's crucial to focus on finding suitable matches rather than just chasing top performers.    Many thanks to VentureCapital Magazin and Bärbel Brockmann for the cooperation and this excellent article (in German)! 🤝   #PrivateEquity #MidMarket #SeizingOpportunities #AuctusCapitalPartners

I am looking forward to the next years as the Chairman of the Board of BVK Bundesverband Beteiligungskapital, the German Private Equity and Venture Capital Association. ☺️   Building on the progressive path set by Frank Hüther, we will continue to advance the association with an outstanding board and new initiatives. The BVK has played a pivotal role as a voice for our industry in recent years, and we will leverage this rapidly growing influence to help Venture Capital and Private Equity invest more in Germany. A key focus will be to highlight the importance of private equity for our economy and creating the necessary structures for companies to respond flexibly and swiftly to future challenges. Drawing from my experience since the founding of AUCTUS Capital Partners AG in 2001, it is clear to me that supporting and preserving small and medium-sized enterprises is essential for sustaining the success of our economy. We also need to make Germany more attractive for international investment capital. Other countries like France have done much more, and we urgently need to catch up. 📈   Thank you very much for your trust, BVK, and above all a big thank you to Ulrike Hinrichs and all involved for their commitment & trusting cooperation over the last few years! I am excited about this opportunity to contribute to shaping the future of private equity in Germany and look forward to working together towards a stronger economic landscape for all of us. 🚀 #privateequity #bvk #finance #investments #innovation

Redefining Exits: Can ESG be your secret weapon? 🌲💸 A 2021 McKinsey & Company study revealed that investors might pay up to 10% more for a company with a strong ESG record in M&A scenarios. What has changed since then? 1. Sell-side ESG efforts have intensified as early investors try to meet the demands of follow-on investors. Holding periods become crucial to leverage the ESG premium. 2. Be aware that the involved exit parties will likely also have to fulfil regulatory requirements. This is true for the next investor (SFDR) or strategic buyer (CSRD). 3. ESG's impact on exit values is set to further increase, as economic success relies more on a good reputation, environmental protection, and being socially responsible. 🌎 Projection: ESG engagement is set to become the norm, and ESG due diligence will become part of the normal investment process. Thank you VentureCapital Magazin for highlighting current trends in the ESG/ impact ecosystem. Also mentioning our recent carbon deal COLIPI, our 'sister fund' DTCF | DeepTech & Climate Fonds and the impact pioneer BonVenture. HTGF | High-Tech Gründerfonds #ESG #enkelfähig

Successful exits have never been easy to achieve. However, in the current market environment, they are even more difficult for many growth companies ("GCs"). Many GCs are at a crossroads as consolidation spreads: either the #exit succeeds or #insolvency looms. Dr Thomas Derlin (GSK Stockmann) explains why this not only affects chronically unprofitable and/or cash-negative GCs and more in the article 👇 #Knowhow #Investing #Financing #Investors #Growth #VCMagazine As always, this article is baed on own practical experiences in recent months. Unfortunately, the full article is only available in German. Thanks again to VC Magazin for the great collaboration!

🚀 𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐕𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 🚀 Interesting insights from the latest German Venture Capital Barometer Q1 2024 by the BVK Bundesverband Beteiligungskapital: ⚡ 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞: Investor sentiment is rebounding, with both business expectations and current conditions showing significant improvement. ⚡ 𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬: The growing optimism around lower interest rates is expected to make venture capital more attractive, easing fundraising challenges. The steady improvement in the business climate index highlights the resilience and growth potential within the private equity sector. #VentureCapital #Investment #Innovation #GermanVC For detailed insights, check out the full report here 👇

Investment capital isn't a sprint—it's a marathon! 🏃♀️ Venture Capital drives long-term transformation by fueling innovation, creating sustainable perspectives, and turning visions into lasting progress. 🌱 With their latest campaign, BVK Bundesverband Beteiligungskapital is highlighting the critical role of our industry in fostering innovation, growth, and sustainability within Germany’s economy. 🎥 Check out the campaign film to see how private equity shapes diverse sectors and impacts everyday life ⬇

Thank you PwC Deutschland and Strategy& for the invitation and the opportunity for Gunnar Gombert to give a short introductory market presentation! What key takeaways are we bringing into the future for the Real Estate Asset Management industry, knowing that the pressure on costs and revenues will remain high? 🤔 New products, like alternative financing solutions 💰 Not just logistics but also "beds" (operating models) 🛏️ Decarbonization is the new baseline ♻️ Consolidation of asset managers — size matters for scaling 📊 Divergence in the real estate market — premium rents for top-tier products 🏢 Great asset management with clear solutions = happy, loyal clients 😊 Special thanks to Sven Behrends, Sebastian Kreutel, Dr. Sebastian Marek, Andreas Hasibeder, et al Follow us: Gunnar Gombert Strategy Consulting #RealEstate #AssetManagement #StrategyConsulting #Innovation #Sustainability #ClientSuccess #FutureOfRealEstate

ProA Capital De Inversiones S. G. E. I. C., a leading pan-European private equity firm, announced on 9 July the acquisition through its managed funds of all the companies of the BAT Group, previously owned by the Barbieri family. Founded in 1983 by Amorino Barbieri and headquartered in Noventa di Piave (Venice, Italy), the BAT Group employs more than 500 people and operates worldwide in the field of sun protection systems, selling in over 70 countries. It consists of 9 companies that are essentially active in two Strategic Business Units, one labelled with the BAT brand (for companies that manufacture and distribute sun shading systems and components) and the other with the KE brand (for companies that manufacture the finished product). The BAT brand currently identifies 5 companies, including BAT Spa, which has its headquarters in Noventa di Piave: BAT Iberica (Spain), BAT France (France), BAT USA (USA) and BAT Scandinavia (Sweden). 4 companies are labelled with the KE brand: KE Protezioni Solari (Noventa di Piave, Italy), KE France (France), Gennius France (France), KE USA (USA). The acquisition is intended to accelerate the Group's growth in Italy, both in terms of production facilities and human resources. The acquisition is also intended to significantly strengthen the Group's presence on international markets - which already account for over 65% of the Group's sales - through targeted acquisitions. The acquisition is in line with ProA Capital's strategy of investing in companies that are family businesses rooted in Italy but with significant international development. Another key point is the strong impact on sustainability, as solar shading systems are an essential component for more efficient climate control of environments, the use and spread of which continues to increase worldwide. #batgroup # proacapital #gw #glaswelt

Our member portagon today announced a partnership with Neuberger Berman. Neuberger Berman selects portagon to expand its market presence with wealth advisors for private market products. portagon, the leading distribution platform for alternative investments, today announced that Neuberger Berman, a private, independent, employee-owned investment manager, has selected portagon's digital distribution platform. This will give #WealthManagers, #FamilyOffices and Independent Financial Advisors (#IFA) access to the "Direct Private Equity Fund 2024", an ELTIF from Neuberger Berman, via portagon's digital #marketplace. "portagon has created a leading distribution platform that will serve as an operational hub to help Neuberger Berman expand its market presence by connecting with a unique network of wealth managers, family offices and independent financial advisors (IFAs)," said Csaba Dani Senior Vice President at Neuberger Berman. "We are convinced that portagon is the best choice to further expand our footprint in the private capital market and offers significant benefits for both our clients and Neuberger Berman. The fully automated and compliant solution supports distributors in the private capital market in an efficient and scalable way." The #ELTIF "NB Direct Private Equity Fund 2024" invests in various private equity asset classes, primarily in buy-outs and opportunistically in special situations, growth equity and credit investments. These direct investments are primarily made in companies based in Europe and North America. The fund has a minimum investment of €25,000 and will be available immediately to selected distributors on portagon's digital marketplace.

It was great to collaborate with Dr. Johannes Zuberer on this article, published in the M&A REVIEW and to exchange thoughts on the dynamics and trends that impact small and midcap PE funds with dozens of clients. It's focusing on the German market but can also be applied to the broader European PE landscape (however, the article is in German only but you know the trick!): https://lnkd.in/dhrUqX2A #EYParthenon #PrivateEquity