We believe the most valuable asset is not the company itself – but the person who leads it.
That’s why we invest in entrepreneurial talent ready to take over an established businesses to build their own legacy. We empower successors by providing capital, guidance and a strong network.
We act as long-term partners for business owners looking to hand over their lifes’ work to the next generation. Our role is to bridge the gap between business owners looking to step back and leaders ready to step up.
BUILT ON VALUES. DRIVEN BY PEOPLE. FOCUSED ON THE FUTURE.
Respect for Legacy & Integrity
Entrepreneurial Ownership
Our succession entrepreneurs act as true owners: with initiative, accountability, and the drive to create sustainable, long-term value. We foster alignment between all stakeholders, from founders to Investors, by grounding our approach in shared goals and mutual respect.
Long-Term Perspective.
Our approach is guided by patient capital and strategic foresight. We invest with a horizon that spans generations, not quarters, and build relationships designed to stand the test of time.
Active & Humble Partnership
We believe that lasting success is built together. Collaboration is our strength, we work shoulder-to-shoulder with humility, striving for excellence while building trust-based partnerships that grow stronger over time.
Your Company In Trustworthy Hands. With respect. With clarity. With long-term vision.
Planning your succession is one of the most personal and impactful decisions of your entrepreneurial journey. Whether you’re actively planning your transition or simply exploring your options, we’re here to offer guidance and clarity. With our experience in succession transactions and a deep understanding of the German Mittelstand, we help owners and succession entrepreneurs to manage the transition in a professional and thoughtful matter.
What We Look for in a Business
We invest in companies with a stable foundation, strong potential, and ownership that takes responsibility for the future. We build on what has proven successful and consistently seize opportunities for improvement.
Empowering The Next Generation of Leaders
with Capital and Hands-On Expertise.
What is Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA)?
Instead of founding a startup, these highly motivated individuals (known as “Searchers” or “succession entrepreneurs”) raise capital from experienced investors to search for, acquire, and lead a single, carefully selected small or mid-sized business – typically in a succession context.
Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA) is a succession-focused investment model that enables a new generation of entrepreneurial leaders to take over and grow established, owner-managed companies.
Identify a great company that fits your goals.
Step in as CEO and lead the business forward.
