Active investment

Mehler Systems

Leading European supplier of customized, high-quality protective equipment, carrying systems and tactical clothing

Active investment

e-motion

Largest franchise system for high-quality e-bikes in the DACH region to promote sustainable mobility

Sold investment

Centogene

Leading data-driven global platform for rare disease diagnosis

Sold investment

Engelmann

Developer and manufacturer of submetering hardware and systems in Europe to reduce energy consumption and CO2 emissions

Sold investment

Primutec

Leading provider of innovative and sustainable roof, energy and lightning protection systems

Welcome to Deutsche Private Equity

Growth capital for medium-sized companies

DPE Investment Gesellschaft mbH is a capital management company that invests in medium-sized growth companies, primarily in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. With a partnership-based approach, we support our portfolio companies in realizing their future potential. We do this with capital, experience and respect for entrepreneurial action. We place great value on trust and sustainability.

We have been successfully supporting companies since 2007.

Since our inception, our funds have invested in around 50 companies as both majority and minority shareholders, made more than 170 add-on investments and thus created around 7,000 new jobs. Our active portfolio companies currently employ around 10,000 people. We are proud of the achievements of the entrepreneurs we have supported as a strategic partner.

Green Mobility Holding
Bringing the future of mobility to European workers

Deutsche Private Equity at a glance

Our mission is to promote the growth of our investments and thus create sustainable corporate value in the long term.

€ 3 bn
Total assets under management
~50
Number of platform investments
since 2007
~11,000
Number of employees in our portfolio companies
~20%
Annual revenue growth of our portfolio companies

News

Nov 2, 2026

DPE portfolio company CirQono acquires ORA Ostrauer Recycling und Abfallwirtschaft

New site in Saxony strengthens presence in Central and Eastern Germany and expands capabilities in rail and infrastructure projects.

Oct 29, 2026

DPE portfolio company Mehler Systems acquires majority stake in MARS Armor

Mehler Systems, an international group bringing together expertise in ballistic protection, tactical equipment and tactical clothing, has signed today an agreement to buy a majority stake in MARS Armor, a Bulgarian manufacturer of personal ballistic protection solutions.

Oct 15, 2026

DPE portfolio company IMPAG Group acquires Broadways Chemtech LLP

With this transaction, IMPAG enters one of the world’s most dynamic growth markets and reaches another important milestone in its long-term corporate development.

Sep 23, 2026

DPE portfolio company CirQono acquires G&F Gertner & Fettback

CirQono is continuing its growth trajectory in the Berlin-Brandenburg region and has acquired G&F Gertner & Fettback GmbH, based in the Potsdam area. With the signing, CirQono, together with its core brand DARE, is strategically strengthening its presence in southwest Berlin and in Brandenburg.

Sep 8, 2026

DPE portfolio company AMCO | CPM welcomes Green-ty Advisory

AMCO | CPM today announced that Green-ty Advisory, a Paris based corporate treasury consultancy, has joined the group.

Creating value together

Our team of around 60 colleagues is characterized by a spirit of partnership and a high level of expertise in their respective fields. Our professionals in the Investment and Portfolio Team have experience in investment banking, private equity or consulting, or have worked as managers in medium-sized industrial and service companies. They all have a deep understanding of the mid-market and act on an equal and highly empathetic basis.

With our investments, we create sustainable and resilient companies that accelerate their growth through our experience and network.

Guido Prehn, Managing Partner

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