DBAG ECF I
DBAG ECF I (DBAG Expansion Capital Fund) invested in nine mid-sized companies between November 2012 and June 2017, including mageba AG, DBAG's first investment in Switzerland. Eight investments were structured as growth financings, one as a management buy-out. Five of the companies operate business models with an industrial focus: one manufacturer of industrial components, two industrial service providers, one automotive supplier and one mechanical and plant engineering company. In addition, the fund invested in three companies from the telecommunications sector and in a consumer goods manufacturer.
Portfolio
Company | Sector | Acquired | Realised |
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vitronet | Broadband/telecommunications | June 2017 | |
Rheinhold & Mahla | Industrial services | September 2016 | March 2021 |
mageba | Industry and industrial technology | February 2016 | |
JCK | Other | June 2015 | |
Novopress | Industry and industrial technology | June 2015 | July 2019 |
Oechsler | Industry and industrial technology | March 2015 | |
DNS:NET | Broadband/telecommunications | September 2013 | June 2021 |
inexio | Broadband/telecommunications | May 2013 | November 2019 |
Plant Systems & Services PSS | Industrial services | November 2012 | March 2019 |
Key Facts DBAG ECF I
Status | Investment period terminated |
Start of investment period | 2011 |
Committed capital | €213mn, thereof €100mn by DBAG |
Sustainability
DBG Managing Partner GmbH & Co. KG, the manager of DBAG ECF I, adheres to the guidelines on “Sustainability and Responsible Investment” published on this website. When making investment decisions, it incorporates sustainability-related opportunities and risks and considers beneficial as well as detrimental impacts that such investment decisions can have on sustainability factors. Particular consideration is given to the following sustainability factors:
- Environment: professionally managing and minimising damage to nature
- Employment and social affairs: promoting good working conditions, high social standards as well as making a positive contribution to society
- Corporate governance and business ethics: adherence to the highest possible standards and promoting good business practices.