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BA-PE is a private equity investment manager focused on Austrian small and medium-sized companies which are profitable, have growth potential and are managed by an experienced team. The firm's activities cover private equity investing, venture capital and mezzanine financing. They invest across industries with particular attention to sectors including industrial engineering, industry suppliers and technology-based manufacturing. BA-PE invests primarily in Austria and also considers investment opportunities in neighboring countries. Gründerfonds GmbH & Co KEG is a venture capital investment vehicle focused on startups and early expansion financing, starting at EUR 300 thousand per investment. EK Mittelstandsfinanzierungs AG (EK Fin) is a private equity fund targeting high-growth medium-sized businesses with EUR 7.5 to 220 million in annual turnover. The fund is invested in operations including expansion financing, corporate succession, pre-IPO, buyouts and acquisitions. Between EUR 1.5 and 7 million is invested in each company, and EK Fin's targeted exit horizon is three to seven years. Mezzanin Finanzierungs AG is a mezzanine fund targeting credit-worthy, medium-sized companies with growth potential and at least EUR 7.5 million in annual turnover. The fund provides EUR 1 to 7.5 million in subordinated debt in situations including expansion financing, corporate succession, pre-IPO, buyouts and acquisitions. The targeted exit horizon is four to seven years.

Acts as Private Equity Fund