Deutsche Beteiligungs AG (DBAG)

RITTERWALD is a pan-European boutique consultancy specializing in the real estate and energy management sectors. Founded in 2011 by Dr. Mathias Hain and Lutz Rittig, the firm has grown from a single client to advising over 100 national and international companies across Europe. With offices in Berlin, Frankfurt am Main, Amsterdam, and London, RITTERWALD has completed more than 500 projects delivering measurable efficiency gains and future-proofing strategies for housing providers, real estate companies, and institutional investors. Recognized by Handelsblatt as the Best Consultant for Real Estate in 2024 for the second consecutive year, RITTERWALD has established itself as a first mover in sustainable housing consulting. The firm developed the Certified Sustainable Housing Label to make social and environmental performance visible, opening access to ESG investors. Their multinational team speaks over 10 languages and combines deep industry expertise with delivery-focused execution across strategy, restructuring, M&A, digital transformation, and sustainability advisory.

Deutsche Bank is a leading German global banking and financial services institution. Founded in 1870 to support German companies abroad, it is now the leading bank in Germany with a strong position in Europe, represented in 56 countries around the world. The bank operates through four client-focused divisions - Corporate Bank, Private Bank, Investment Bank and Asset Management - and maintains a large global workforce. Headquartered in Frankfurt, Deutsche Bank serves corporations, institutions and private individuals with a comprehensive range of financial services and sophisticated risk management solutions. The bank's scale is reflected by €30.1bn in revenues and a substantial asset base, including around €1.0tn in assets under management in Asset Management and €633bn in assets under management in Private Banking. It employs around 89,753 people and continues to invest in technology, research and client service to support clients across global markets. Deutsche Bank positions itself as the Global Hausbank for its clients, offering integrated financial solutions across Corporate Bank, Private Bank, Investment Bank and Asset Management. It maintains a network that spans 56 countries, remains committed to responsible growth and sustainability, and emphasizes governance and risk controls as a core part of its business. The firm has a long history spanning more than 150 years, reflects its role in Europe and beyond, and continues to evolve through digital transformation, security, and innovation to serve clients worldwide.

BID Equity is a specialized private equity firm focused exclusively on software and technology investments across Europe. Founded in 2016 by entrepreneurs and software industry veterans, the firm manages over €800 million across multiple funds, targeting mid-market companies with strong growth potential. BID Equity combines deep operational expertise in software development with strategic capital to drive value creation through buy-and-build strategies, internationalization, and digital transformation initiatives. The firm's investment approach centers on active partnership with portfolio companies, leveraging decades of combined experience from software entrepreneurship, strategy consulting, and technology development. With offices in Hamburg and Luxembourg, BID Equity has established itself as one of the few specialized software investors in Germany, building successful platforms in sectors including social care software, clinical data management, customer experience platforms, and energy management solutions.

PRO-Global Search GmbH operates as an international HR advisory firm specializing in executive search and leadership recruitment within the investment, finance, and legal sectors. The company connects organizations ranging from fast-growing startups to global enterprises with exceptional talent through their executive search and mid-level management recruitment services. Their expertise spans private equity, venture capital, investment banking, wealth management, and legal fields, ensuring precise matching of high-level professionals with strategic organizational needs. Beyond recruitment, PRO-Global Search offers comprehensive career development services including Career Growth Sessions, Career Coaching, and JobEQ Assessments for candidates seeking advancement. Their strategic HR consulting approach helps organizations build strong leadership teams while guiding professionals toward meaningful career opportunities in competitive industries. This dual focus on both employer and candidate needs has established the company as a trusted partner in executive search across international markets.