DPE Deutsche Private Equity GmbH
PE
2007
$1 200 M
München, Bavaria, Germany
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Profile
Deutsche Private Equity (DPE) is an independent private equity and capital management firm based in Munich, Germany, founded in 2007. The company specializes in providing growth capital to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, focusing on long-term value creation without the pressure to sell. DPE manages over €3 billion across five funds and emphasizes sustainable growth and corporate value through partnership and respect for entrepreneurial action.
DPE targets growth companies with solid market prospects across various sectors, including business services, energy and environmental technology, healthcare, industrial technologies, and IT and software. The firm has invested in over 40 companies, acting as both majority and minority shareholders, and has created approximately 6,000 new jobs since its inception. DPE collaborates with institutional investors and over 60 private investors, providing not just capital but also strategic support and access to a broad international network.
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DPE Deutsche Private Equity GmbH Funds
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Size | AUM | Launch date |
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DPE Continuation Fund I
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Private Equity (PE)
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Financial Services
Fintech
Food and Beverage
Foodtech
Healthcare Services
Marketing and Advertising
SaaS
Security
Software
Transportation
Energy
HealthTech
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Series B
Late Stage (Series C+)
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Europe
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$5-10 m
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$720 M
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September 2022
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