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DPE

DPE is a private equity firm investing growth and succession capital in mid-sized companies across the DACH region.

Operating headquarters
Munich, Bavaria, DE🇩🇪
Founded
2007
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Owners of mid-sized companies in German-speaking Europe often reach a point where expansion, buy-and-build plans, or a succession solution require outside capital. DPE invests in these businesses through the funds it manages, taking majority and minority stakes and working alongside management on long-term value creation.

The firm concentrates on established Mittelstand businesses in five sectors: business services, energy and environment, healthcare, industrial technology, and software and IT services. Where larger buyout houses pursue control at scale, DPE differentiates through a partnership approach that treats entrepreneurial owners as equals and supports succession for founder-led companies.

DPE - M & A Snapshot

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  • valantic

    Acquired by DPE • Undisclosed • Feb 20, 2019

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DPE - Quick Facts

Who are DPE's competitors?

Companies similar to DPE include Dorsia, Finneste, Rematek and DoubleLine.

When was DPE founded?

DPE was founded in 2007.

Where is DPE's headquarters located?

DPE's headquarters is located in Munich, Bavaria, DE.

DPE - Classification

Industry
  • Private Equity
Ownership
  • Privately Held
Geographic Exposure
  • DACH
Model
  • B2B
Customer
  • Mid-Sized Companies
Tags
  • Growth Capital