Capvis AG
Overview
Capvis AG is a prominent private equity firm specializing in majority investments in mid-sized companies across the DACH region, including Switzerland, Germany, Austria, and selectively in Northern Italy. Since its inception in 1990, Capvis has completed over 60 transactions with a total investment volume of approximately €4 billion, aiming to develop regional and global champions in various sectors. The firm's investment strategy centers on acquiring well-positioned companies with promising strategic opportunities, particularly in the industrial technology, healthcare, and advanced services & software sectors. Capvis typically invests between €30 million and €200 million, focusing on buyouts and buy-ins to support management teams in unlocking entrepreneurial potential and achieving new levels of excellence. Capvis has a strong track record, having floated ten companies on stock exchanges and being recognized as Switzerland's best private equity firm by the international financial press on several occasions. The firm operates with a long-term perspective, emphasizing sustainable and value-driven growth for its portfolio companies.
Investment Focus
- Focus on buyout and buy-in stages
- Interest in all industrial sectors in Austria, Germany, and Switzerland
- Preference for equity financing
- Majority ownership
- Focus on mid-sized companies
- Presence in DACH region or Northern Italy
- Investment size between €30 million and €200 million
- Sectors: Industrial Technology, Healthcare, Advanced Services & Software, Life Sciences & Healthtech, Manufacturing, Construction, Proptech, B2B, SaaS, Agritech & Foodtech
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does Capvis AG invest in?
Capvis AG invests in Healthcare, SaaS, Construction, Manufacturing, B2B and Proptech, and is based in Zug, Switzerland. Capvis AG is listed as a private equity in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does Capvis AG invest at?
Capvis AG backs companies at Buyout, writing cheques of 30M - 200M.
Which regions does Capvis AG invest in?
Capvis AG invests across Germany, Italy, Switzerland, Luxembourg, Austria and Belgium.
What companies has Capvis AG invested in?
Capvis AG's portfolio includes BARTEC, Arena, ETAVIS, Faster, Kaffee Partner, SFC-Koenig, Lista and Orior.
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