Active investment

Mehler Systems

Leading European supplier of customized, high-quality protective equipment, carrying systems and tactical clothing

Active investment

e-motion

Largest franchise system for high-quality e-bikes in the DACH region to promote sustainable mobility

Sold investment

Centogene

Leading data-driven global platform for rare disease diagnosis

Sold investment

Engelmann

Developer and manufacturer of submetering hardware and systems in Europe to reduce energy consumption and CO2 emissions

Sold investment

Primutec

Leading provider of innovative and sustainable roof, energy and lightning protection systems

Welcome to Deutsche Private Equity

Growth capital for medium-sized companies

DPE Investment Gesellschaft mbH is a capital management company that invests in medium-sized growth companies, primarily in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. With a partnership-based approach, we support our portfolio companies in realizing their future potential. We do this with capital, experience and respect for entrepreneurial action. We place great value on trust and sustainability.

We have been successfully supporting companies since 2007.

Since our inception, our funds have invested in around 50 companies as both majority and minority shareholders, made more than 140 add-on investments and thus created over 6,000 new jobs. Our active portfolio companies currently employ around 11,000 people. We are proud of the achievements of the entrepreneurs we have supported as a strategic partner.

Green Mobility Holding
Bringing the future of mobility to European workers

Deutsche Private Equity at a glance

Our mission is to promote the growth of our investments and thus create sustainable corporate value in the long term.

€ 3 bn
Total assets under management
~50
Number of platform investments
since 2007
~11,000
Number of employees in our portfolio companies
~20%
Annual revenue growth of our portfolio companies

News

May 27, 2026

DPE acquires majority stake in NTA Group

Funds advised by DPE have signed an agreement to acquire a majority stake in NTA Group from Adiuva Capital. The management team will hold an equity interest in NTA Group as part of the transaction.

May 19, 2026

DEUS joins DPE portfolio company Eraneos to build European AI transformation powerhouse

Eraneos, the international strategy, transformation and technology consulting group has further expanded its AI capabilities by joining forces with DEUS, an Amsterdam-headquartered specialist known for architecting and building human-centered AI solutions.

Apr 20, 2026

DPE portfolio company Mehler Systems signed a share and purchase agreement for the acquisition of a major stake in the leading Australian armour systems manufacturer Craig International Ballistics

Mehler Systems, a global leader in ballistic protection and tactical gear solutions, has signed a share sale and purchase agreement to acquire a major stake in Craig International Ballistics (CIB). The acquisition is still pending approval under the Foreign Acquisitions and Takeovers Act of Australia.

Apr 1, 2026

DPE portfolio company Unicair sets the course for further growth

Unicair GmbH, one of the leading providers of worldwide air ambulance services, has laid the foundation for its next phase of development: As part of a strategic realignment, an agreement has been signed for the sale of AirAlliance GmbH to the Swiss aircraft manufacturer Pilatus.

Mar 24, 2026

DPE portfolio company CPM Partners and AMCO Solutions join forces

The aim is to build a leading, multi-vendor corporate performance management platform for the office of the CFO

Creating value together

Our team of more than 50 colleagues is characterized by a spirit of partnership and a high level of expertise in their respective fields. Our professionals in the Investment and Portfolio Team have experience in investment banking, private equity or consulting, or have worked as managers in medium-sized industrial and service companies. They all have a deep understanding of the mid-market and act on an equal and highly empathetic basis.

With our investments, we create sustainable and resilient companies that accelerate their growth through our experience and network.

Guido Prehn, Managing Partner

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