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Our mission is investing in enterprises with high potential. We identify effective ways of ensuring that our investments continue to grow over the long term, allowing us to deliver above-average results for our investors and shareholders.

 

Team expanded: Christoph Großekämper new in the investment team

Team expanded: Christoph Großekämper new in the investment team

Personal details
Name: Christoph Großekämper
Age: 39
Residence: Frankfurt/Main, Hesse
Marital status: married, 3 children
Free time: playing tennis and exploring the woods

When did you start your job?

I joined the DBAG team as a Managing Director (Deal Captain) on 1 July 2020.

How would you describe your role at DBAG?

I look for attractive companies that are a good investment fit for DBAG. In addition to our traditional Fund Services business, DBAG also undertakes its own structuring of minority and majority investments that are financed from DBAG’s own balance sheet. This involves long-term investments that do not fit into the investment strategy of the funds advised by DBAG. These include minority stakes in family businesses, but also majority stakes in companies in special situations, for example companies with an operational need for action. Since joining in the summer of 2020, I have focused on such investment opportunities.

A major part of my work involves the search for and selection of potential transaction opportunities, and the development of a sustainable value enhancement programme in order to develop a realistic and successful investment case. The question must always be whether a company is fundamentally sound and offers sufficient potential. We want to use our expertise and network in order to tap into this potential. In doing so, the focus is on making operational improvements and implementing them together with the management team. We see ourselves as a solution provider for mid-sized companies and corporate spin-offs, providing them with the necessary experience, resources and entrepreneurial mindset to unlock sustainable value.

Prior to DBAG, what was your experience in investment activity?

I gained a lot of experience in investment activity while working as Head of M&A for Germany, Austria and Switzerland at Mutares AG. As at DBAG, Mutares gave me the opportunity to embrace entrepreneurship and play an active role in shaping it. My time at Deutsche Bank, Roland Berger and AlixPartners provided me with the necessary tools for success. It gave me the opportunity to gain an insight into all the stakeholders involved in a transaction, both at the buyer and seller level. It also enabled me to build up a very well-rounded profile alongside my industry expertise, and develop a deep understanding of restructuring, transformation, strategy and M&A.

Which industries and sectors are you particularly experienced in?

I come from a family of entrepreneurs. I can use the experience and thought processes I have gained in my professional career to support our portfolio companies in their development. In future, it is going to be essential for us to position ourselves as a solution provider and to understand the expectations of each stakeholder involved in a transaction if we are to win the business. This is something that I have accomplished in the past, and I see great potential for DBAG to operate successfully in the market going forward. DBAG's network, reputation, teamwork and resources are unrivalled in the private equity business – what I bring to the party is a wealth of experience from the industrial goods, industrial services, and machinery and equipment sectors.

What made you decide to work for DBAG?

DBAG has an excellent reputation throughout the private equity industry, and enjoys a well-established network. I saw these strengths as an opportunity for us to develop interesting new investment projects together. The current market situation offers a multitude of investment opportunities. I already knew some of the team prior to coming here, and during our initial discussions it very quickly became clear that we shared the same chemistry and views. For me, this is essential if we are to work together successfully and utilise our potential as a team. Teamwork and an entrepreneurial approach are very important to me.

Which areas of expertise can you offer that will be particularly helpful to DBAG?

My entrepreneurial experience brings with it an operational mindset. I believe this is a very useful skill when structuring transactions and developing business models. You have to be able to grasp business models quickly and understand your business partners. As a consultant, I had the opportunity to experience a range of industries and situations that often proved quite challenging. Now I am confident that even when dealing with complex tasks, we can make the right decision together as a team, and be even more successful as a result.

Newsroom

In our newsroom, we keep you up to date on developments in our portfolio, on current topics within DBAG and in the private equity market. In addition, you will find our ad hoc announcements and other investor relations news here.

Portfolio

Our portfolio consists of well-positioned medium-sized companies with potential. One focus for many years has been industry. An increasing proportion of our equity investments are in companies in the growth sectors of broadband telecommunications, IT services and software, and healthcare.

Sector breakdown (%)

Internationality

We are more international than our name suggests: More than 80 per cent of our portfolio companies are based in Germany, but just as many operate globally.

Discover the international network and click on the individual locations.

Cartonplast
Cloudflight
BTV Multimedia
congatec
Deutsche Giga Access
Braun Connectivity Solutions
duagon
evidia
Firian
Hausheld
Heytex
JCK
Karl Eugen Fischer
Kraft & Bauer
mageba
More than Meals
Netzkontor
Oechsler
operasan
Polytech Health & Aesthetics
Sero
Silbitz
Solvares
Telio
vitronet
von Poll Immobilien
Itelyum
Dantherm
freiheit.com
vhf
MTWH
akquinet
Green Datahub
TBD
Avrio Energie
AOE
ProMik
16%
OF REVENUES
(NORTH AMERICA)
9%
OF REVENUES
(ROW)
64%
OF REVENUES
(EUROPE)
12%
OF REVENUES
(APAC)
Cartonplast
Marie-Curie-Straße 8
63128 Dietzenbach, Germany

info(at)cartonplast.com
www.cartonplast.com
Doncaster, United Kingdom
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Dagneux, France
Inegöl/Bursa, Turkey
Parla, Spain
Victoria, Australia
Mysłowice, Poland
Figueira da Foz, Portugal
Moscow, Russian Federation
Cape Town, South Africa
Cloudflight
Kaiser-Ludwig-Platz 5
80336 Munich, Germany

info(at)cloudflight.io
www.cloudflight.io
BTV Multimedia
Merkurstraße 3c
30419 Hannover, Germany

info(at)brauntelecom.de
www.brauntelecom.de
congatec
Auwiesenstraße 5
94469 Deggendorf, Germany

info(at)congatec.com
www.congatec.de
Deutsche Giga Access
Zeche Katharina 2
45307 Essen, Germany

info(at)dga-gmbh.com
deutsche-giga-access.de
Braun Connectivity Solutions
Gottlieb-Keim-Straße 53
95448 Bayreuth, Germany

info(at)kabelkonfektion.com
www.kabelkonfektion.com
Großkrotzenburg, Germany
Allensbach, Germany
Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic
Krajková, Czech Republic
Havlíckuv Brod, Czech Republic
Uzhgorod, Ukraine
Cd. Juarez, Mexico
duagon
Riedstrasse 12
8953 Dietikon, Switzerland

mail(at)duagon.com
www.duagon.com
evidia
Feldstraße 5
Dortmund

info(at)evidia.de
www.evidia.de
Firian
Klausnerring 16
85551 Kirchheim, Germany

info(at)multimon.info
www.multimon.info
Hausheld
Blumenberger Straße 143-145
41061 Mönchengladbach, Germany

info(at)hausheld.info
www.hausheld.de
Heytex
Heywinkelstraße 1
49565 Bramsche, Germany

info(at)heytex.com
www.heytex.com
Ebersbach-Neugersdorf, Germany
Jiangsu, China
Pulaski, Virgina, USA
JCK
Artlandstraße 73
49610 Quakenbrück, Germany

contact(at)jck.de
www.jck.de
Karl Eugen Fischer
Karl-Eugen-Fischer-Str. 6+8
96224 Burgkunstadt, Germany

bdsb(at)kefischer.de
www.kefischer.de
Kraft & Bauer
Max-Eyth-Str. 43
71088 Holzgerlingen, Germany

info(at)kraft-bauer.de
www.kraft-bauer.com
Bannwil, Switzerland
mageba
Solistrasse 68
8180 Bülach, Switzerland

info(at)mageba.ch
www.mageba.ch
Eastern Creek, Australia
Shanghai, China
Göttingen, Germany
Kolkata, India
Zagreb, Croatia
Ciudad de México, Mexico
Fussach, Austria
Wels, Austria
Moskau, Russia
Sankt-Petersburg, Russia
Cugy, Switzerland
Banská Štiavnica, Slovakia
Hnústa, Slovakia
Brno, Czech Republic
Çayırova/Kocaeli, Turkey
Anyang-si, South Korea
Nyírtelek, Hungary
New York, NY, USA
San Jose, CA, USA
Pottstown, PA, USA
London, UK
More than Meals

Luxembourg, Luxembourg



Netzkontor
Otto-Hahn-Str. 2
24941 Flensburg, Germany

kontakt(at)netzkontor-nord.de
www.netzkontor-nord.de
Oechsler
Matthias-Oechsler-Straße 9
91522 Ansbach, Germany

info(at)oechsler.com
www.oechsler.com
Weißenburg, Germany
Jiangsu, China
Lipova, Rumania
El Marqués, Mexico
Singapore, Singapore
operasan
Lindberghring 1
33142 Büren, Germany

info(at)operasan.de
www.operasan.de
Polytech Health & Aesthetics
Altheimer Straße 32
64807 Dieburg, Germany

info(at)polytechhealth.com
www.polytechhealth.com
Milano, Italy
Le Cannet, France
Sero
Grosse Ahlmühle 9
76865 Rohrbach, Germany

mail(at)sero.de
www.sero.de
Silbitz
Dr.-Maruschky-Straße 2
07613 Silbitz, Germany

info(at)silbitz-group.com
www.silbitz-group.com
Zeitz, Germany
Košice-Šaca, Slovakia
Stassfurt, Germany
Solvares
Schlosskoppelweg 8
24226 Heikendorf, Germany

info(at)fastleansmart.com
www.fastleansmart.com
Berkshire, United Kingdom
Warrington, United Kingdom
Hengelo, The Netherlands
Odense, Denmark
Telio
Holstenstraße 205
22765 Hamburg, Germany

info(at)tel.io
www.tel.io
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Warsaw, Poland
Praha, Czech Republic
Vienna, Austria
Bratislava, Slovakia
Budapest, Hungary
Zagreb, Croatia
Roma, Italy
Bukarest, Rumania
Sofia, Bulgaria
vitronet
Zeche Katharina 2
45307 Essen, Germany

info(at)vitronet.de
www.vitronet.de
Westerrönfeld, Germany
Nürnberg, Germany
von Poll Immobilien
Feldbergstraße 35
60325 Frankfurt/Main, Germany

frankfurt(at)von-poll.com
www.von-poll.com
Itelyum

Pieve Fissiraga, Italy


www.itelyum.com
Dantherm

Skive, Denmark

info(at)dantherm.com
www.dantherm.com
freiheit.com

Hamburg, Germany

kontakt(at)freiheit.com
www.freiheit.com
vhf

Ammerbuch, Germany

info(at)vhf.de
www.vhf.de/
MTWH

Castelli Calepio, Italy

info(at)mtwh.it
mtwh.it/
akquinet

22297 Hamburg

knowhow(at)akquinet.de
akquinet.com/en/
Green Datahub

22297 Hamburg



TBD

Friedeburg/Ostfriesland

info(at)tbd.de
www.tbd.de
Avrio Energie

Frankfurt am Main

info(at)avrio-energie.de
www.avrio-energie.de
ProMik
Südwestpark 100
Nuremberg

info(at)promik.com
https://promik.com
ProMik International, LP Houston, TX 77027
SuZhou Utest Electronics Technology Co., Ltd Jiangsu
Di-Tek Corporation Seoul

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