Hartenberg Holding

Hartenberg Holding is a private equity firm focused on investments in market-leading companies primarily across Central Europe, including the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Poland. Backed by €300 million in founder commitments, the firm aims to help businesses achieve growth and long-term value. Hartenberg Capital serves as the General Partner and Administrator of Hartenberg Holding, responsible for managing assets, sourcing and evaluating investment opportunities, executing transactions, and collaborating with management teams to implement value-creating strategies. The firm also oversees the full investment lifecycle, including exits. Hartenberg Holding targets established businesses with strong market positions, clear competitive advantages, and significant potential for future growth. The firm focuses on industries that are consolidating, growing, or undergoing change, with well-defined opportunities for value creation. An ideal company for Hartenberg Holding will generate strong cash flow, have a proven management team with a clear motivation to drive growth, operate in an industry that is consolidating or transforming, and serve as a strong platform for further growth and acquisitions. The firm typically invests in companies with enterprise values ranging from €40 million to €200 million and prefers to be long-term investors in the companies it acquires, with a typical time horizon of over five years. Hartenberg Holding's portfolio includes investments in 20 countries, with a significant presence in Central Europe. As of December 31, 2024, the firm's portfolio companies reported €830 million in sales, €113 million in EBITDA, and employed approximately 5,500 colleagues. The firm has made 58 acquisitions to date, with an equity value of €560 million. Hartenberg Holding was founded in 2013 and has since established itself as a respected and trusted investor in the regions where it operates.