Theodor Wuppermann

Keensight is an active manager which focuses on investments in innovative technologies. They invest in companies based on Information and Communications Technologies, particularly as applied to network throughput improvement, networks interconnectivity and convergence, network safety, data storage management and logistics. They have invested in software companies, semi conductors and telecommunications, as well as in medical technology. Their geographic focus is on Europe and particularly France. The firm favors mature businesses and generally participates in second and subsequent financing rounds. They target companies with proven technology, an already established clientele, a leading market position and high-growth potential. They promote the international expansion of their investee companies.

Mérieux Equity Partners (MxEP) invests in small and mid-size companies located in Europe and North. The firm focuses on healthcare, nutrition and life sciences sectors. It participates in early stages capital requirements and growth capital transactions. The firm acquires either minority or majority stakes in its portfolio companies.

ArchiMed invests in small and middle-sized companies located across the globe. The firm targets companies operating in the field of the healthcare sector. It participates in growth and buyout transactions with an investment size of EUR 10 - 1000 million. The firm makes follow-on investments.

capiton is a private equity investment manager focused on Germany, Austria and Switzerland and following a buy-and-build investment approach. The firm targets established and profitable medium-sized businesses which generate turnover of 50 to 500 million Euros. They specialize in management buyout and expansion financing. Prerequisites for investing include a strong and successful management team. The firm aims to establish a partnership-based collaboration with the management team in place. They facilitate external growth through takeovers. capiton's investment strategy focuses on sectors such as traditional, services, health-care and consumer goods. The firm has invested in capital goods (automotive suppliers, mechanical engineering, chemical industry, manufacturing, applied technologies), in services (industry services, education, finance, logistics, communication), in health care (specialty pharmaceuticals, generics, hygienic, medical technology) and in the production and retail of consumer goods. capiton usually acquires majority interests, or minority interests through syndicated co-investment in expansion capital, with clearly defined provisions for exit. The firm firm's due diligence process integrates external advisers.