VR Equitypartner

VR Equitypartner is a prominent private equity firm operating in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, focusing on providing customized financing solutions to medium-sized family businesses. With decades of experience, the firm specializes in direct investments and mezzanine financing, assisting companies in areas such as corporate succession, growth, internationalization, and shareholder restructuring. Their investment approach emphasizes long-term value creation over short-term exit strategies, ensuring sustainable development for their portfolio companies.

The firm's investment strategy is characterized by a partnership approach, offering management expertise, an international network of experts, and exclusive opportunities to portfolio companies. VR Equitypartner is not a fund, allowing for flexibility in realizing joint plans without undue time pressure. This structure enables the firm to support companies through various stages, including growth, buyouts, turnarounds, and distressed situations. Their geographical focus spans Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, with a diverse industry portfolio encompassing sectors such as technology, healthcare, consumer goods, industrial goods, services, media, telecommunications, energy, financial services, retail, automotive, logistics, construction, real estate, and leisure and hospitality.

VR Equitypartner's commitment to sustainability and long-term growth is evident in its portfolio, which includes companies like European Convenience Food GmbH, a leading manufacturer of high-quality frozen products, and Zimmer & Hälbig Holding, a specialist in refrigeration, air conditioning, and ventilation technology. The firm's investment philosophy prioritizes the sustainability of corporate growth, aligning with its parent company, DZ BANK, to consistently favor long-term value creation over short-term exit considerations. This approach has established VR Equitypartner as a trusted partner for medium-sized family businesses seeking strategic solutions for complex financing challenges.