PINOVA Capital GmbH

Overview

PINOVA Capital is an independent private equity firm based in Munich, Germany, specializing in investments in high-growth industrial technology companies within the German-speaking region. The firm focuses on mid-sized companies with sales between €10 million and €50 million, emphasizing sectors such as high-tech components and devices, innovative chemicals and materials, and smart systems and software. PINOVA Capital seeks companies characterized by significant growth potential, sustainable competitive advantages, and a strong market position in their niche. The firm offers a range of equity financing solutions, from growth capital to succession solutions, through both majority and minority shareholdings. PINOVA Capital manages approximately €450 million in capital across its funds, provided by institutional investors with a long-term investment horizon. The firm's investment approach integrates environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles into all phases of the investment process, aiming to promote sustainability and create long-term value. Since its founding in 2007, PINOVA Capital has been involved in several notable investments and exits, including companies like Sill Optics, Hemoteq, and ECOROLL Holding GmbH. The firm's team comprises professionals with expertise in private equity, venture capital, private debt, and mezzanine financing, supported by a network of advisors in areas such as corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, and management consulting.

Investment Focus

• Companies with sales between €10 million and €50 million
• Significant growth potential
• Sustainable competitive advantages
• Strong market position in their niche

Portfolio Companies