
Invision Private Equity AG
Description
Invision Private Equity AG, established in 1997 and headquartered in Zug, Switzerland, stands as a prominent private equity firm with a dedicated focus on investing in established mid-sized companies across German-speaking Europe. The firm primarily targets businesses demonstrating significant growth potential, aiming to provide capital and strategic support to facilitate their expansion and market leadership. With a long-standing presence in the European private equity landscape, Invision has built a reputation for its hands-on approach and deep understanding of regional markets.
The firm's investment strategy is multifaceted, encompassing succession solutions for owner-managed businesses, growth financing for rapidly expanding enterprises, and corporate spin-offs. Invision seeks to partner with management teams to unlock value and drive sustainable development. Their sector interests are diverse yet targeted, including Business Services, Software & Technology, Healthcare, Industrial Tech, and Consumer & E-commerce. This broad yet specialized approach allows Invision to identify compelling opportunities across various industries that align with their growth-oriented mandate.
Invision has demonstrated substantial financial capacity and a robust investment track record over its history. The firm has successfully raised more than EUR 1.1 billion in capital across its various funds, underscoring its significant financial backing and investor confidence. This capital has been deployed across a substantial portfolio, with Invision having invested in over 60 companies since its inception. Typically, Invision's equity investments range between EUR 10 million and EUR 50 million per transaction, providing substantial capital for its target companies. Their most recent fund, Invision VI, closed in 2022 with commitments totaling EUR 400 million, further solidifying their capacity for future investments.
Investor Profile
Invision Private Equity AG has backed more than 23 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 8 rounds, about 35% of its total and boasts 8 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Private Equity, Series Unknown, Series B rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in Germany, United States, Switzerland.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, Internet, Manufacturing.
- Typical check size: $10.8M – $54M.
Stage Focus
- Private Equity (57%)
- Series Unknown (22%)
- Series B (9%)
- Series C (9%)
- Series A (4%)
Country Focus
- Germany (35%)
- United States (26%)
- Switzerland (22%)
- Hungary (4%)
- Russian Federation (4%)
- The Netherlands (4%)
- Australia (4%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Internet
- Manufacturing
- E-commerce
- Mobile
- Medical
- Mobile Payments
- Wireless
- Health Care
- Fashion
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