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Our success stories at a glance
The Home of Hidden Software Champions
We acquire and develop leading industry-specific software providers in Europe.
As a financial holding company, we invest in companies whose software is deeply embedded in and essential to their customers' core operations. Many are already market leaders – others are on their way.
What they have in common: mission-critical software, high expertise in specialised markets and stable business models with a loyal customer base.
Unlike traditional private equity investors, we think long-term. We do not buy to sell on - and we do not build for the exit. Instead, we provide a permanent home for companies that want to grow sustainably.
In good hands
There are investors with a plan to sell. And then there is us.
- Long-term rather than exit-driven
We invest in the future of your life's work – without any pressure to sell.
And with your entrepreneurial involvement. - Preserving strengths
We preserve what makes you successful – your strong brand, proven teams and established locations. - Shaping change individually
Every founder's story is unique. Whether you want to continue actively shaping your company or gradually hand over responsibility – you define the path.
Every company is unique.
So is our approach.
Industry-specific software companies carry enormous potential – technologically, operationally and culturally. Unlocking this potential requires more than capital. It takes people with drive, knowledge and experience in scaling and internationalisation, as well as a resilient organisation that structurally supports growth. We create exactly these conditions: resources, strategic know-how and a platform on which companies can reach their next stage of development – without changing their identity.
5-10
Acquisitions per year
2/3
Founder-led companies
3000+
Employees
~500
€m Revenues
“Founders need a partner on equal terms. At GENII, we give companies room to breathe, strengthen their identity and shape sustainable growth.”
Our Portfolio Companies
Core markets
DACHBeneluxScandinaviaFranceItalyUnited Kingdom
Where specialised software companies
grow into market leaders
GENII is the permanent home of hidden software champions who value their entrepreneurial freedom and at the same time wish to benefit from the strength of a group. We invest in leading industry-specific software providers and develop them further so that they can sustainably dominate their markets and drive their customers' digital progress. With a focus on substance, growth and long-term partnership, we support founders and entrepreneurs in realising their visions.
Our investment focus is on Europe – here we understand the markets, their dynamics and characteristics in depth. On this basis, we pool capital and expertise to specifically support hidden champions on their growth path. We enable our companies to expand their technological advantages, unlock new growth areas and strengthen their market position. The team and the established culture are at the centre, while GENII provides the resources to enable innovation and growth.