Understand.
We assess the business model, its competitive position and the people who drive it. Our investment decisions start with a thorough understanding of the company.
Independent thinking. Long-term ownership.
Conviction.Beyondthe obvious.
Entrepreneurial investment.
Long-term ownership. Lasting responsibility.
A wider view.
A longer horizon.
Entrepreneurs & investorsCosmopolitan perspective
01 / Our perspectiveThink deeper. Look further.
Great businesses
deserve a
different perspective.
Value is not always visible at first glance. We take the time to understand what makes a business exceptional.
We invest in small and mid-cap companies with an entrepreneurial perspective. Our approach brings together public-market investing and the hands-on experience of private equity.
rethink invest also acts as general partner for its own GmbH & Co. KG companies, a German form of limited partnership whose general partner is a limited liability company. Investment and responsibility as an owner define our role.
Independent in thought.
Long-term in outlook.
Long-term responsibility.
02 / Investment focusSelective by conviction
Potential,
with substance.
We look for established businesses with a solid foundation for growth and potential that deserves greater recognition.
Europe
Our geographic focus
Small & mid-cap companies
European companies whose market valuation may not fully reflect their business. Limited research coverage and investor attention can leave strong fundamentals overlooked.
Business quality comes first
Established, profitable business models. Strong positions in their markets. Differentiated products and services, a diversified customer base and attractive growth prospects.
Meaningful ownership
As a constructive anchor investor, we typically aim for holdings of 10% to 30%, built through capital increases or block trades. In selected cases, we also consider majority ownership, particularly in unlisted companies.
A long-term perspective
We seek to support a company’s development over time, partnering with its existing management to identify operational improvements and realise its strategic potential.
03 / Our approachCapital is only the beginning
Invested in the business.
Committed to the journey.
Our role goes beyond selecting an investment.
We bring an entrepreneurial perspective to what comes next.
Partner.
We maintain a constructive relationship with the management of our investee companies, with the commitment and perspective of a long-term shareholder.
Develop.
As investors, we draw on our private equity experience to support the operational and strategic development of our investee companies.
An independent perspective.
A long-term commitment.
04 / The companyInvestment & responsibility