ECM Equity Capital Management GmbH

ECM Equity Capital Management GmbH is an independent private equity firm based in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. Founded in 1995, the firm focuses on mid-sized enterprises in German-speaking Europe, particularly in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. ECM manages the German Equity Partners (GEP) funds, which have raised over €1 billion in equity commitments, with the fifth fund, GEP V, having €325 million in capital. The firm's investment strategy centers on ownership successions, partnership transactions, and corporate spin-offs, targeting companies with revenues between €10 million and €250 million. ECM typically structures its investments as management buyouts, aiming to support entrepreneurs and management teams in realizing growth strategies and implementing demanding change processes. The firm is committed to active involvement, contributing know-how through advisory board participation and leveraging an expert network to drive value creation in its portfolio companies. ECM's approach is characterized by a hands-on partnership with management teams, focusing on sustainable growth and long-term success.

ECM's portfolio includes companies such as Intermate Group, DETAX, ONE HIRING, Education Group, Datapart, YellowFox, ETS, PikeTec, Uroviva, Leitner, and Bergmann Automotive. The firm has a team of 14 employees in Germany and 0 in Switzerland. ECM's investment preferences include equity financing, with a typical investment size ranging from €10 million to €100 million. The firm is a full member of the Swiss Private Equity & Corporate Finance Association (SECA) and signed the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) on August 14, 2023. ECM's commitment to responsible investment practices aligns with its focus on sustainable and value-driven growth in its portfolio companies.

ECM's headquarters are located at Taunusanlage 18, 60325 Frankfurt am Main, Hessen, Germany. The firm can be contacted via email at info@ecm-pe.de or by phone at +49-69-97 102-0. For more information, visit their official website at https://www.ecm-pe.de.