We invest in stronger futures

With a strong foundation and a clear focus on the enterprise software sector, we are building a portfolio of scalable companies positioned for sustainable growth.
Investor Portal
24
Companies
>120
Transactions
>€3 bn
Assets under management

Our investment proposition - why invest in Elvaston funds?

Since 2012, Elvaston has offered a consistent flow of high-quality investment opportunities within the European enterprise software sector. Our many years of tech-investment experience are demonstrated by the success of previous Elvaston funds. Our strategy has been selected purposefully, leveraging the key benefits of our positioning:

Attractive sectors
Attractive sectors
Tech sectors provide superior returns and downside protection through recurring revenues and high cash conversion from a diversified customer base.
A strong region
A strong region
We position ourselves as European players, focusing on the stable DACH economies and successful asset-light software businesses leading niche markets.
Steadily increasing deal flow
Steadily increasing deal flow
Reasons for transaction opportunities are manifold: unclear succession planning, rapid technological changes, and fragmented markets needing consolidation.
Succession planning
Succession planning
Many family-owned targets are sceptical of financial investors. We are well-positioned for these opportunities through our trustworthy track record and network.
Solid platforms
Solid platforms
Highly scalable investments create value through organic and acquisitive growth, demonstrated by our success in scaling businesses across economic cycles.
Attractive exit potential
Attractive exit potential
Strong international demand for European tech companies offers attractive exit opportunities, maximising valuations amid intense competition among buyers.

Investment Breakdown:

Our portfolio of software companies is distinguished by broad market coverage across various industry solutions.
Horizontal Enterprise Resource Planning
49
Supply Chain Management
20
IT Infrastructure and Managed Services
16
Vertical Enterprise Resource Planning
9
Enterprise Content Management
4
Other
2
* The chart shows the industry split by revenue sources of our portfolio companies.

Our ESG approach

We believe businesses that uphold high ESG standards face lower risks, ultimately safeguarding and enhancing investor value across our portfolio.

Elvaston Sustainability Practice

We work in accordance with the UN Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI), and are members of the ESG Data Convergence Initiative (EDCI).

Responsible investing

We thoroughly evaluate potential investments and continuously monitor performance to improve compliance with our responsible investment standards.

ESG criteria for portfolio companies

When we examine potential new investments we focus on criterias such as minimising environmental impact, promoting social standards, and ensuring robust governance.

Integration into the business process

We expect managers to report ESG incidents, enhance performance, discuss issues at advisory board meetings, set objective indicators, and review criteria before add-on acquisitions.

Sale

Our ESG measures enhance business value, reflected in higher exit valuations. We plan for accessible ESG performance information in preparation for sale.

Elvaston sustainability practice

We also commit to ESG matters within our business by minimizing greenhouse gas emissions, using resources efficiently, and limiting business travel.