Passionate about growth. Serious about partnerships

With over 120 acquisitions, more than 24 platforms and €3 billion assets under management, we focus on acquiring majority stakes in well-positioned software companies that have the potential to become industry leaders. Our portfolio consists exclusively of enterprise software companies with clearly defined industry focuses in the DACH region and beyond.

Our Portfolio

Our differentiated investment approach

Strong management teams and founders

Experienced managers, strong owners and leaders who are willing to invest in their company. This ensures alignment of interests and ambitions, supported by the relevant expertise.

Recurring revenues and proven approach

Companies with a proven business model, preferably a significant level of recurring revenues, such as maintenance, subscription, or long-term contracts, resulting in stable and predictable cash flows.

Growth and consolidation potential

Clearly identified and viable measures for organic or acquisitive growth that do not rely on external developments or have highly scalable buy-and-build potential.

Long-term competitive advantages

Companies with strong market positions, and diversified and long-term customer bases, and those providing critical or specialised solutions.

Profitable businesses in niche markets

Companies with solid margins and robust cash flow. They demonstrate resilient earnings independentof market volatility and unique competitive advantages to protect sustainable growth.

Activities in Europe and the World

We are expanding our footprint to establish ourselves as an international player. Currently, one out of every three add-on acquisitions occurs outside the DACH region.

The right approach for your situation

Private equity is a highly attractive option for business owners who wish to access capital and expertise, and pursue further growth, while remaining active in the business.

Buy & build

Where industries offer consolidation potential, we look for three or more prospective add-on businesses. These opportunities may involve product expansion, market share growth, or regional expansion.

Succession planning

Small and family-run businesses can learn from our extensive internal and network knowledge to facilitate seamless transitions in leadership.

Growth financing

We invest in our portfolio companies to grow them to the next level or phase in their development. Generally, we invest in equity financing structures.

Spin-offs and carve-outs

These transactions benefit from the expertise of our experienced investment experts, our software competence and our extensive partner network. This enables us to spin off promising products into independent companies and realise their full potential.

Management buy-outs

These offer shareholders the opportunity to exit fully or partially, while enabling management the opportunity to continue participating. This creates continuity and aligns leadership with long-term success.

Partnership philosophy

Our philosophy focuses on enabling organisations from their core, centering around owners and employees. We recognise strong foundations are formed through partnerships aligned in a shared vision of success.

Support

Our investment, value creation, and finance teams bring together extensive expertise to best support our portfolio companies in all relevant areas.

Challenge

As investment partners, we challenge previously successful ways of working that have lost their effectiveness, helping businesses adopt best practices.

Success

We enhance the value of our portfolio companies through tailored growth strategies and support our leadership teams to identify attractive exit opportunities.

A shared learning and development forum that helps our companies reach their full potential

Consolidating your market, expanding geographically, or leveraging new technologies, Elvaston offers strategic guidance and expertise in the enterprise software sector, equipping you to shape your future growth and achieve success with confidence.