Tengelmann Growth Partners

Tengelmann Growth Partners is a Munich-based family equity investor specializing in growth-oriented small- to medium-sized companies across Europe and North America. The firm primarily focuses on growth financings, succession solutions, and Buy-and-Build strategies in fragmented and growing markets. Emphasizing Entrepreneurship through Acquisition (ETA), Tengelmann Growth Partners actively supports management buy-ins and roll-up concepts, leveraging its extensive network and over 150 years of entrepreneurial heritage to foster sustainable growth.

The firm's investment strategy targets companies with proven business models and strong market positions, aiming for organic growth rates exceeding 5% per annum, further accelerated by Buy-and-Build-driven inorganic expansion. Tengelmann Growth Partners seeks significant minority or majority shareholdings, with a holding period that is theoretically unlimited, reflecting its patient capital approach. The firm is particularly interested in companies that align with its ESG values, either by already embodying these principles or striving to achieve them.

With a heritage rooted in the Tengelmann Group, a family-owned company established in 1867, Tengelmann Growth Partners benefits from a rich history of supporting entrepreneurial ventures. The firm's ecosystem includes the greater Tengelmann Group portfolio companies, trusted advisors, valued industry experts, and well-respected individuals, providing a comprehensive support system for its portfolio companies. This extensive network enables Tengelmann Growth Partners to offer valuable insights and experiences throughout a business's lifecycle, from early-stage growth to larger-scale expansion, positioning it as a strategic partner for companies aiming to succeed on a sustainable growth trajectory.