SGT German Private Equity GmbH & Co. KGaA

Overview

SGT German Private Equity GmbH & Co. KGaA is a Germany-based private equity firm specializing in investments across various sectors. The firm focuses on acquiring, fostering, and selling stakes in established businesses, operating through two segments: Asset Management and Investment. In the Asset Management segment, SGT German Private Equity offers investments, value creation initiatives, and divestments for self-launched private equity funds targeting institutional investors. The Investment segment is involved in the acquisition, holding, administration, and promotion of start-up company investments, providing support in sales, marketing, finance, and general organizational and management matters, as well as financing for portfolio companies. The company was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. SGT German Private Equity has a heritage portfolio of minority stakes in several promising German tech startups. In August 2024, the firm acquired majority stakes in three internet payment service providers, marking the beginning of its transformation into a publicly traded FinTech company operating under the new name 'The Payments Group Holding'. The acquisition was financed with EUR 9.15 million in cash and the issuance of 24.8 million treasury shares, with a set price of EUR 2.40 per share. The transaction was subject to various conditions, including obtaining the necessary regulatory approvals. The firm's investment philosophy is to generate sustainable, predictable profitability and steadily increase assets under management by providing high-quality asset management services. SGT German Private Equity is listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol PGH. The company's fiscal year runs from January to December, and its reporting currency is EUR. The firm's SIC code is 6799, and its ISIN number is DE000A1MMEV4. The CEO of SGT German Private Equity is Christoph Gerlinger.

Investment Focus

• Institutional investors such as pension funds, life insurances, and others

Portfolio Companies