Growth capital for medium-sized companies

As a partner, we support medium-sized companies in developing their growth potential. Through our funds, we invest between 10 million and 250 million euros in companies with fundamental and long-term intact market developments in the areas of business services, energy and environmental technology, healthcare, industrial technologies and IT/software.

Our funds at a glance

Since 2007, leading institutional and private investors from around the world have invested a total of over 3 billion euros in five funds advised by Deutsche Private Equity.

DPE Fund CF I2022€ 710M
DPE Fund IV2020€ 1000M
DPE Fund III2016€ 600M
DPE Fund II2013€ 350M
DPE Fund I2007€ 250M

In 2022, DPE executed the largest GP-led secondary offering in Germany. The DPE Continuation Fund has been endowed with EUR 710 million and will invest in the continued growth of portfolio companies, eraneos and valantic. As IT sector companies, both firms still possess significant growth potential that can be leveraged. With the availability of additional capital, M&A transactions can now be pursued, thereby accelerating targeted further development efforts.

2022
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710M
€ Volumen
since 2019
IT / Software

valantic is one of the fastest growing consulting and software solutions providers for digital transformation.

since 2017
IT / Software

The Eraneos Group (formerly AWK Group) is an independent information technology consultancy.

DPE Fund IV closed in August 2020 at EUR 1 billion. Investor demand significantly exceeded this fixed cap. At the same time, the investor base was successfully diversified, and several highly respected international pension funds were attracted. DPE Fund IV is not yet fully invested and currently comprises 10 platform investments in the areas of Business Services, HealthCare, Industrial Technologies and IT / Software.

2020
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1000M
€ Volumen
since 2023
IT / Software

The atacama group develops industry-specific standard software solutions for the healthcare sector.

since 2022
Business Services

adelphi advises public and private sector clients on climate, environment and development issues.

since 2022
Industrial technologies

Sill Optics is a leading developer and manufacturer of precision optics for laser material processing, additive manufacturing, medical technology, and other applications.

since 2022
Business Services

e-motion is a leading B2B2C channel for high-quality premium E-Bikes in the DACH region.

since 2022
Healthcare

AUXEUM (formerly Lipocura) is a leading private clinic specializing in the surgical treatment of lipedema.

since 2022
Business Services

CirQono is one of the leading service providers in the circular economy for construction waste and the conservation of resources in the greater Berlin area.

since 2021
Industrial technologies

Engelmann is Europe’s technological leader in the design and manufacture of sub-metering hardware and systems.

since 2021
Business Services

Green Mobility Holding is a leading provider of B2B bicycle leasing, acting as an intermediary between bicycle manufacturers, employers, leasing companies and employees.

since 2019
IT / Software

valantic is one of the fastest growing consulting and software solutions providers for digital transformation.

since 2017
IT / Software

The Eraneos Group (formerly AWK Group) is an independent information technology consultancy.

DPE Fund III closed in December 2016 at EUR 600 million. DPE Fund III is fully invested and comprises 11 platform investments across the business services, healthcare and industrial technologies sectors.

2016
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600M
€ Volumen
since 2021
Healthcare

The Ortheum Group is a Germany-wide network of the most renowned outpatient orthopaedic centres.

since 2020
Business Services

Mehler Vario System is the leading European supplier of customized, high-quality protective equipment, carrying systems and tactical clothing.

since 2020
Business Services

BplusL is one of the market leaders for construction site infrastructure and the rental and sale of fully equipped container solutions in Germany.

since 2019
Business Services

The DEUBIS Group is a leading independent specialist in concrete repair and corrosion protection for large structures.

since 2019
IT / Software

valantic is one of the fastest growing consulting and software solutions providers for digital transformation.

since 2018
Business Services

The Air Alliance Group is a European air ambulance company with its own aircraft maintenance and aircraft trading activities.

since 2017
IT / Software

The Eraneos Group (formerly AWK Group) is an independent information technology consultancy.

since 2017
Business Services

The Primutec Solutions Group specializes in roofing and insulation, façade construction and lightning protection for new and old buildings.

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2020 - 2023
Business Services
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2019 - 2022
IT / Software
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2017 - 2022
Business Services

DPE Fund II closed in March 2013 at EUR 300 million. DPE Fund II is fully invested and comprises 10 platform investments across the business services, healthcare, industrial technologies and IT/software sectors.

2013
Start
350M
€ Volumen
since 2017
Healthcare

Centogene is a world leader in the genetic diagnosis of rare diseases.

since 2014
Business Services

The SERCOO Group is an integrated provider of maintenance and repair services for power generation plants.

since 2013
Healthcare

OmniaMed is a leading provider of digital training formats and a unique knowledge base for the daily work of general practitioners, specialists and nurses.

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2016 - 2023
Industrial technologies
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2016 - 2018
Industrial technologies
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2015 - 2016
IT / Software
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2015 - 2022
Business Services
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2014 - 2018
Industrial technologies
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2014 - 2019
IT / Software
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2014 - 2020
Healthcare

DPE Fund I was closed at EUR 250 million in December 2007. DPE Fund I is fully invested and realized. DPE Fund I consists of 10 platform investments and 41 add-on investments in the areas of business services, energy and environmental technology and industrial technologies.

2007
Start
250M
€ Volumen
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2014 - 2016
Industrial technologies
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2013 - 2014
Industrial technologies
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2011 - 2019
Industrial technologies
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2011 - 2018
Industrial technologies
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2011 - 2016
Industrial technologies
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2010 - 2018
Business Services
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2008 - 2013
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2008 - 2016
Energy and environment
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2008 - 2009
Energy and environment
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2008 - 2011
Business Services

For investors

Marc Thiery
Partner and Founder