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How does a company become a particularly attractive employer? In an interview with FLEX Director People Jan Hauke Holste, Nadine Przyhodnik, Head of HR & Administration at the FLEX portfolio company Formware, reveals the steps her company took to be recognised as a Great Place to Work. -
How does a successful post-merger integration work? In an interview with FLEX Managing Partner Christoph Jost, Franz Jordan, General Manager and Vice President of Perpetua, reports on the first 100 days after the merger of Sellics and Perpetua. -
The sale of a mid-market company is a significant and time-intensive challenge for founders. Yet even before such a sales process, founders need to ask themselves the question: When is the right time to sell my company? -
What do successful entrepreneurs look for before they invest? In an interview with FLEX Managing Partner Peter Waleczek, Jan Becker, co-founder and partner of FLEX Capital and the 10x Group, reveals what is important when investing in medium-sized tech companies and what role he plays as an investor. -
In the Private Equity (PE) context, deal sourcing implies the identification of new potential investments and thus describes the initial stage along the PE value chain. Insights from FLEX analyst Gary Kelling. -
There are countless statistics about the benefits of building an employer brand. In 2021 we at FLEX started to deal with this topic - a small investment of time that was definitely worth it. -
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Personal branding can be an important strategy for companies. In an interview with FLEX, Philipp Westermeyer talks about how personal branding can be linked to business success and reveals how to get invited to podcasts as a guest. -
Social media platforms are more important than ever for building a personal brand. In an interview with FLEX managing partner Peter Waleczek, ooia co-founder Kati Ernst reveals what is important when building a personal brand on Instagram and how you can share your everyday life without becoming too private. -
What role does personal branding play in the corporate world today? For whom is it particularly suitable? In an interview with FLEX managing partner Peter Waleczek, Oliver Kohl, an expert in personal branding, reveals what it means to him and how it can function as an efficient tool. -
The topic of personal branding is currently occupying many entrepreneurs as it is increasingly viewed as a strategic tool. In an interview with FLEX managing partner Peter Waleczek, Felix Haas, partner at FLEX Capital and chairman and host of Bits & Pretzels, reveals what personal branding means to him and how he built his brand. -
With Hendrik Lesser, the FLEX portfolio company Nitrado now has a well-recognized gaming expert on their advisory board. In the interview with FLEX Managing Partner Peter Waleczek, Hendrik Lesser and Marcel Bößendörfer, CEO of Nitrado, talk about the advisory board position and its importance for the company. -
Nitrado acquires APEX and MCProHosting We announced the first add-on of the year with MCProHosting for Nitrado. Nitrado has thus managed to unite the three largest game hosting companies under one roof. A success story that shows how a German medium-sized company managed to assert itself in its segment while building a strong global brand. -
With the purchase of APEX Hostings, FLEX Capital’s portfolio company Nitrado now unites two of the world’s largest game server hosting companies under one roof. In an interview with Peter Waleczek, APEX co-founder Seth Mattox talks about the qualities of APEX and the successful partnership with Nitrado. -
Even though equal opportunities is one of the central topics in many companies these days, the proportion of women in the IT sector remains shockingly low. In an interview Peter Waleczek talks to Dr. Regina Buhr about the current situation of women and diversity in the Internet industry. She explains what companies should look out for if they want to attract and retain female talent. -
As the company grows, so does the role of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO). First, the CEO takes a lot of things into his own hands: accounting, sales, organizational development - everything is done by the CEO. Later he or she can and must delegate more and more tasks. But handing over responsibility correctly is a challenge for many managing directors. -
Make a positive impact – is one of the core corporate values of FLEX Capital. We are committed to sustainability: In our organization and in cooperation with our portfolio companies. Peter Waleczek explains, why we establish ESG standards and what role they play in our day-to-day business. FLEX Capital is a young investor, but decisions -
Growth, regardless of the point in time, always means change. Founders have to internalize this knowledge when it comes to growing their own company successfully. But what does it mean in concrete terms when a startup becomes a successful medium-sized company? How does the corporate structure change, how does the organization switch? Which principles apply -
PR and marketing are separate disciplines in many companies. Social media is an important channel for both of them. In an expert interview, Konstanze Pflüger, Vice President of Data4Life, and Michelle Gerstberger, Head of Marketing at FLEX Capital, share their experiences and best practices. -
Stephan Thurm, head of digital at FUNKE Mediengruppe, talks to Christoph Jost about what entrepreneurs should be prepared for when selling their company to a strategic investor. -
Michael Bogner, founder of Perspektive.co, built his company without outside financing. In the interview, he shares what he has learned and gives other entrepreneurs decision support with regard to bootstrapping. -
Many companies have already burned millions expanding into the US market. Not so Sellics. As Sales Director, Mark Reich managed the company's soaring on the other side of the Atlantic. In an interview with Christoph Jost, Mark shares his learnings. -
Bootstrapping, going to the bank or getting investors on board? Daniel Pokorzynski, CFO and Managing Director of Shoepassion, about the advantages of financing growth through bank loans. -
When it comes to hiring an external CEO, many founders face difficulties. In the interview with Christoph Jost, co-founder of FLEX Capital, businessman and entrepreneur Michael Shangkuan not only shares his insights on what makes up a successful CEO but also what to look out for when hiring an external CEO. -
Bootstrap, go to the bank or get investors on board? David Neisinger, Co-Founder of ArtNight, tells us why he decided on venture capital funding, what impact the strategy had on corporate development and shares his most important tip for founders who are still faced with the question of financing. -
CFOs play a key role in private equity firms. Not every financial professional is qualified for this role. In an interview, Peter Neubacher talks about the characteristics that make private equity CFOs successful, what investors should look out for when choosing and why he still loves his job. -
Finding qualified developers is difficult enough. What is important for tech specialists to contribute their knowledge and creativity in a motivated manner and not to think about saying goodbye to every lucrative offer? -
A field report by Christoph Jost based on his experience with M&A consultants after several company sales. -
The image of private equity has been bad for years. Wrongly. For companies, the advantages of this form of financing outweigh all the prejudices. -
The topic of sustainability is also very important to us, and we deal with it at all times in the investment process. Senior analyst Rebecca Röller explains our assessment of the general relevance of ESG from an investor's perspective and what the consideration of ESG criteria in the investment process means for entrepreneurs.
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Technology in itself is deflationary. But how does that actually affect inflation and prices on the market?
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Methods for calculating your SaaS company value for the optimal preparation of sales negotiations. -
We are particularly interested in the answer to one question in the due diligence process: What happens after a few months or years to the customers that the company has worked so hard and invested so much to gain? -
Digital brand building and private equity are two terms that were rarely used in one sentence in the past. There are still private equity funds whose website only consists of a logo and a company address. In order to convince entrepreneurs or LPs, PE funds prefer to let their investment track record speak for themselves
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In a conversation, Christoph Jost and Felix Haas from FLEX Capital share their experiences in hiring external CEOs. What is important? What are their learnings? The answers in the interview. -
The evaluation of a LinkedIn survey and the exploration of the question of what really motivates founders. -
An interview with Martin Bernard - founder of Tribe.xyz and Janet Klin - Director HR and Talent Management at FLEX Capital. -
Three key learnings from our senior analyst Max Rischer. -
The importance of content marketing has been increasing for years, but which content format is best for your company? All advantages and disadvantages at a glance. -
Acquisitions of small or micro companies as an additional growth lever are becoming more and more popular. 5 key learnings from the experiences of Christoph Jost. -
“The company grows and is profitable, then the technology will also fit.” This is how many entrepreneurs and investors look at the technology of their companies. Technology has to offer more than a good first impression. -
Despite the advantages of renting, in some places buying is more advisable. Director of Finance at FLEX Capital Thomas Mayer shares his rules of thumb for the decision “Rent vs. Buy”.
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Fears vs. reality in the B2B business with licensing and SaaS models. A report from our investment manager Johannes Oelschlegel. -
In the rarest of cases, the story ends with the sale. What changes for the founder / CEO in everyday work when he works for a large corporation? -
An analysis of the positioning and growth potential of a company in the market. Insights from FLEX Capital Analyst Max Rischer. -
5 key learnings for leading executives from building and selling a digital medium-sized company. Exclusive insights from the former Absolventa CEO Christoph Jost. -
The boom in the private equity industry in recent decades does not stop at the MitTECHstand. For many entrepreneurs, private equity is now a relevant option. -
“The clock is ticking”. A statement that has not passed us by as an investor and has strengthened our sense of responsibility for climate protection. -
The big car and machine manufacturers shape our image of the German economy to this day. Germany is not just a country of engineers, Germany has long been a country of programmers as well. -
The coronavirus has a firm grip on the world, with far-reaching social and economic consequences. How does this affect private equity investments?
