Equistone Partners Europe

Ufenau Capital Partners is a Swiss private equity firm that has established itself as a leading investor in small and medium-sized service companies across Europe. Since 2011, the firm has completed over 470 transactions, including 43 platform acquisitions and 415+ add-on acquisitions, demonstrating systematic value creation through Buy-and-Build strategies. Their current portfolio comprises 26 platform companies that collectively generated €2.8 billion in sales and over €500 million in EBITDA in 2025, employing more than 16,000 people. Ufenau focuses on profitable service companies with robust business models and revenues between €20-100 million, primarily targeting the DACH region, Benelux, Spain, UK, and Poland across sectors such as Healthcare Services, Business Services, IT Services, Education & Lifestyle Services, and Financial Services. The firm's unique approach involves working at eye level with entrepreneurs, supported by a network of experienced Industry Partners who provide deep industry expertise and operational guidance. Ufenau advises capital of over €5.0 billion and has consistently focused on the same investment strategy since inception, with a track record of 17 successful exits. The firm was recognized as the #1 private equity investor in DACH deals from 2020-2025 according to PitchBook, completing 187 deals in that period. Ufenau recently closed its latest fund, Ufenau VIII Asset Light SLP, at €2.1 billion, reinforcing its position as a significant player in European private equity.