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

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

Mar 12, 2026

Private Equity als Schlüssel für Wachstum, Innovation und Beschäftigung

Neues Hintergrundpapier zeigt ungenutztes Potenzial für den Wirtschaftsstandort Deutschland

Jan 19, 2026

DPE portfolio company IMPAG Group acquires Spanish Comindex S.A.

With this transaction, IMPAG Group continues its strategy of sustainable growth and targeted expansion across Europe

Nov 20, 2025

Deutsche Private Equity (DPE) announces sale of Engelmann Sensor

Successful exit after strategic transformation of the mid sized company into an internationally leading sub metering systems provider

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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