Johannes Bayer

Functions as an alternative investment manager

capiton is a private equity investment manager focused on Germany, Austria and Switzerland and following a buy-and-build investment approach. The firm targets established and profitable medium-sized businesses which generate turnover of 50 to 500 million Euros. They specialize in management buyout and expansion financing. Prerequisites for investing include a strong and successful management team. The firm aims to establish a partnership-based collaboration with the management team in place. They facilitate external growth through takeovers. capiton's investment strategy focuses on sectors such as traditional, services, health-care and consumer goods. The firm has invested in capital goods (automotive suppliers, mechanical engineering, chemical industry, manufacturing, applied technologies), in services (industry services, education, finance, logistics, communication), in health care (specialty pharmaceuticals, generics, hygienic, medical technology) and in the production and retail of consumer goods. capiton usually acquires majority interests, or minority interests through syndicated co-investment in expansion capital, with clearly defined provisions for exit. The firm firm's due diligence process integrates external advisers.