From hidden champion to global champion
We take your tech company to the next level.
Your business is unique, so are our solutions. That’s why we’re here to support you with a hands-on team of experts.
We’re the entrepreneurial partner for growing and profitable tech pioneers in German-speaking countries. Together we develop your hidden champion into a market leader or global champion.
Our investment criteria
ticket
10 – 60 million Euros
Bootstrapped internet and software companies
Location
Germany, Austria
and Switzerland
5 to 50 million Euros revenue
Up to 100 million Euros
Majority shareholding
1
Partner for business growth
2
Company succession
3
FLEXible
solution
1
Partner for business growth
Your partner for business growth
Have you developed a successful and profitable business but are slowly reaching your capacity limits? FLEX Capital exists to help you achieve the next level of growth.
Liberation
By reducing founders’ personal financial risks and changing the focus from operational activities to strategic leadership, new momentum is created.
Support
With our team of operational experts and the entrepreneurial experience of our partners and investors, you’ll soon reach your next growth step.
Structural advantage
With the entry of a financial investor, a completely new market position can quickly be achieved through sufficient capital and the acquisition of other companies.
Our portfolio speaks
for itself:
Marcel Bößendörfer, Founder of Nitrado
“FLEX Capital is a strong partner that supports us through their diverse entrepreneurial experience. What we’ve already achieved together in the first year is phenomenal. The two acquisitions have further strengthened our global market leadership.”
Nils Drescher & Nils Engelking, Founders of Egoditor
“We’re proud to have reached the next stage of growth at Egoditor together with FLEX Capital. With our second exit to Bitly, what we hoped to achieve from the collaboration has been realised in a short period of time.”
Martin Himmelsbach, Managing Director of IPRO
“It’s a very good collaboration within our group, even though three corporate cultures come together here. The more we learn from each other, the more we learn from it, and in the end, we all become more successful.”
Peter Schindecker, Managing Director of Formware
“The cooperation with FLEX Capital has been very good right from the start. Above all, the openness, the trusting relationship and the communication were a very important basis for us to take the next steps together.”
Philipp Ströhemann, CEO of ComX
“FLEX Capital is a good fit for us; we trust in their experience and we’re convinced that we can achieve the next big step in our growth with the support of them as private equity fund.”
2
Company succession
Your business succession
If you’re looking for a succession solution for your company, we can serve as a reliable partner. Our solutions are as unique as your requirements. Together we’ll find the right strategies to preserve your life’s work and promote further growth.
Individual succession solutions
Short-term succession solution
Company succession after reaching the next major growth stage
Complete realisation of company value
Partial realisation of enterprise value
Safely in good hands
Our portfolio speaks for itself:
Marcel Bößendörfer, Founder of Nitrado
“FLEX Capital is a strong partner that supports us through their diverse entrepreneurial experience. What we’ve already achieved together in the first year is phenomenal. The two acquisitions have further strengthened our global market leadership.”
Nils Drescher & Nils Engelking, Founders of Egoditor
“We’re proud to have reached the next stage of growth at Egoditor together with FLEX Capital. With our second exit to Bitly, what we hoped to achieve from the collaboration has been realised in a short period of time.”
Martin Himmelsbach, Managing Director of IPRO
“It’s a very good collaboration within our group, even though three corporate cultures come together here. The more we learn from each other, the more we learn from it, and in the end, we all become more successful.”
Peter Schindecker, Managing Director of Formware
“The cooperation with FLEX Capital has been very good right from the start. Above all, the openness, the trusting relationship and the communication were a very important basis for us to take the next steps together.”
Philipp Ströhemann, CEO of ComX
“FLEX Capital is a good fit for us; we trust in their experience and we’re convinced that we can achieve the next big step in our growth with the support of them as private equity fund.”
3
FLEXible
solution
Your FLEXible Solution
We offer your growing and profitable company individual investment solutions through tailored approaches. Whether you want to stay in the company or establish a new management team, we’ll support you to make it happen.
Marcel Bößendörfer, Founder of Nitrado
“FLEX Capital is a strong partner that supports us through their diverse entrepreneurial experience. What we’ve already achieved together in the first year is phenomenal. The two acquisitions have further strengthened our global market leadership.”
Nils Drescher & Nils Engelking, Founders of Egoditor
“We’re proud to have reached the next stage of growth at Egoditor together with FLEX Capital. With our second exit to Bitly, what we hoped to achieve from the collaboration has been realised in a short period of time.”
Martin Himmelsbach, Managing Director of IPRO
“It’s a very good collaboration within our group, even though three corporate cultures come together here. The more we learn from each other, the more we learn from it, and in the end, we all become more successful.”
Peter Schindecker, Managing Director of Formware
“The cooperation with FLEX Capital has been very good right from the start. Above all, the openness, the trusting relationship and the communication were a very important basis for us to take the next steps together.”
Philipp Ströhemann, CEO of ComX
“FLEX Capital is a good fit for us; we trust in their experience and we’re convinced that we can achieve the next big step in our growth with the support of them as private equity fund.”
We call ourselves a next-generation private equity fund, not only because of our entrepreneurial background, but also because our operational capabilities set us apart from other private equity funds. In addition, we place environmental and social goals as well as responsible corporate governance (ESG criteria) at the forefront of all our actions.
FLEX is the best solution for successful tech companies
Venture Capital
Growth capital,
no payout for entrepreneurs
Growth-oriented valuation
Long-term contractual commitment for founders (vesting)
High growth pressure
No interference in the corporate culture
Partners with many years of start-up experience
2-3 month process
High reporting effort with
many investors
No operational
Support
Traditional private equity
100%
sale
EBITDA-based valuation
Retention of entrepreneurs through complex structures (earn-out)
High pressure on EBITDA maximisation
Intervention in the corporate culture
Little prior business
experience
6-8 month process
High reporting costs with
complex structures
No operational
Support
FLEX Capital
Payment according to entrepreneurs' preference
Balanced consideration for evaluation
Flexibility in the retention of entrepreneurs in the company
Differentiated value enhancement approach
No interference in the corporate culture
Partners with many years of entrepreneurial experience
2-3 month process
Simple
reporting structures
In-house team of operational experts for value creation
Others talk about action, we're in motion.
Founded companies
> 200 million
Euros turnover
> 1.500
Employees
6
Continents
Invested companies
> 150
Investments
20 +
Exits
> 20 billion
Euro enterprise value
