Ufenau Capital Partners

Overview

Ufenau Capital Partners is a Swiss private equity firm that focuses on acquiring majority stakes in profitable service companies with robust business models. Their investment strategy emphasizes a Buy-&-Build approach, aiming to foster growth through both organic expansion and strategic acquisitions. The firm operates primarily in the DACH region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland), Iberia, Poland, the Benelux countries, and the United Kingdom, targeting small and medium-sized enterprises with revenues between EUR 20 million and EUR 100 million. Ufenau's portfolio spans various sectors, including Education & Lifestyle, Business Services, Healthcare, IT Services, and Financial Services. Since its inception in 2011, the firm has invested in over 450 service companies across Europe, demonstrating a strong track record in the private equity landscape. Their approach is characterized by close collaboration with management teams, leveraging a network of industry partners to add value and support the strategic development of their portfolio companies. This partnership model underscores Ufenau's commitment to sustainable growth and value creation in the service sector. In June 2025, Ufenau Capital Partners successfully closed its latest fund, Ufenau VIII Asset Light SLP, at its hard cap of €2.1 billion, reflecting strong support from global investors. This fund more than doubles the size of its predecessor, Ufenau VII (€1.055 billion, closed in 2022), and is nearly five times larger than Ufenau VI. With this close, Ufenau now advises over €5 billion in assets under management. The firm's recent investments include a partnership with PKF WMS Group, a leading provider of tax advisory and auditing services in Germany, aiming to build a leading corporate group in the German-speaking region in the auditing and consulting sector for demanding clients, with a special focus on mid-sized companies. Additionally, in June 2025, Ufenau Capital Partners successfully closed Continuation Fund 4 (UC4) at €450 million, providing additional capital to enable the Kanalservice Group, GarLa Group, and Hanseatic Power Service Group (HPS) to execute their successful growth strategies. These developments highlight Ufenau's active role in supporting the growth and transformation of service-oriented companies across Europe. Ufenau Capital Partners' investment philosophy centers on a partnership approach, working closely with management teams to implement growth strategies and operational improvements. The firm emphasizes the importance of personal empathy and business passion in its investment decisions, aiming to create value through economies of scale while preserving company locations and jobs. Their network of industry partners, consisting of experienced entrepreneurs and executives, actively supports portfolio companies with their expertise and deep industry knowledge. This collaborative model has been instrumental in Ufenau's success, enabling the firm to build a diverse portfolio of service companies and establish itself as a leading private equity firm in Europe.