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Private equity: participation in active value creation

By investing in private equity, investors participate in unlisted companies. The small and medium-sized market segment in particular offers promising returns. Targeted operational value creation measures enable long-term increases in value. Alongside equities, bonds and commodities, private equity is seen as a separate asset class that investors can use to further diversify their portfolio. In this way, they benefit from appropriate potential returns and a stabilisation of their overall assets.

Many years of experience in private equity

We have been offering our clients investments in the private equity asset class for over 20 years. We have been managing our own private equity fund of funds since 2008.

Our focus is on European and North American target funds. By actively constructing the portfolio, we reduce the overall risk and create the opportunity to generate returns in the private market segment.

Our Tectum - Private Equity Funds

With our fund of funds, we rely on a proven investment strategy. Following a structured selection process, we focus our investments on the small and mid-market segment. We manage our clients' assets as if they were our own, which means that Flossbach von Storch holds a stake of (at least) 10 per cent in each of its own funds of funds. 

Our strategy for success in the private equity sector

Strategy

We invest in target funds focussing on European and North American companies. We focus on three central strategies: 

  • Buyout & Growth: Investments in established, profitable companies with growth potential
  • Special situations: Investments in companies with operational challenges or complex capital structures
  • Venture Capital: Early-stage investments in innovative and disruptive business models

 

Operative value creation

Our target funds create added value through targeted corporate development measures. The most important levers are:

  • Internationalisation: opening up new markets 
  • Promoting growth: optimising business processes and scaling potential
  • Strategic realignment: improving transparency and adapting to market changes

A moderate use of debt capital ensures a balanced relationship between risk and return.

Various forms of participation

We invest flexibly in various investment structures in order to make the best possible use of attractive opportunities:

  • Primary funds: Direct investments in target funds when they are launched
  • Secondary market: Acquisition of existing shares in private equity funds
  • Co-investments: Direct investment in selected companies together with target funds

This flexible strategy enables us to react dynamically to market opportunities and ensure broad diversification.
 

Our long-standing focus on the small and mid-cap segment has proven to be a robust investment strategy, even in an environment of changing interest rates. The long-term return driver is the active value creation in the portfolio companies."

Dennis Christopher Kaiser
Head of Private Equity

Your advantages

Longstanding experience

We have been active in the private equity asset class for over 20 years. We now manage six generations of funds of funds. Our funds have achieved double-digit returns across various market phases - thanks to proven strategies.

Clear commitment

Flossbach von Storch itself invests in its own private equity vehicles and thus pursues the same interests as the investors. Our long-term approach places operational and strategic value creation at the centre and creates a stable basis for mutual success.

Diversification

Our strategy combines different regions and investment styles in order to optimise portfolios for different market cycles. The broad diversification creates stability and makes it possible to utilise opportunities in a targeted manner while reducing risks.

What can we do for you?

All your questions and concerns can certainly be clarified in a personal meeting. Simply give us a call to arrange an appointment or send us an e-mail. We will be happy to assist you with our expertise.

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+49 221 - 3388-280 

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