M&A Deal Summary

GENUI Acquires Senseca

On December 7, 2021, growth capital firm GENUI acquired test/measurement equipment company Senseca from BayernLB Capital Partner and VR Equitypartner

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is GENUI’s 1st transaction in the Test/Measurement Equipment sector.
  • This is GENUI’s 13th transaction in Germany.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2021-12-07
Target Senseca
Sector Test/Measurement Equipment
Buyer(s) GENUI
Sellers(s) BayernLB Capital Partner
VR Equitypartner
Deal Type Secondary Buyout

Target

Senseca

Remscheid, Germany
Senseca is a provider in the field of measurement and control technology. The company manufactures and sells individual components as well as entire systems to customers in the fields of mechanical and plant engineering, transport technology, environmental technology, meteorology, water treatment, and other industries. Senseca was founded in 2009 and is based in Remscheid, Germany.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

GENUI

Category Growth Capital Firm
Founded 2014
Size Small
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

GENUI is a private investment firm focused on investing in medium-sized companies throughout German-speaking Europe. GENUI was formed in 2014 and is headquartered in Hamburg.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 14 of 16
Sector (Test/Measurement Equipment) 1 of 1
Type (Secondary Buyout) 2 of 4
Country (Germany) 13 of 14
Year (2021) 3 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-05-27 Labor Team W

Goldach, Switzerland

Labor Team W is an independent medical laboratory in Goldach on Lake Constance with a presence in all parts of Switzerland and offers a comprehensive range of analyzes: clinical chemistry, hematology, immunology, medical microbiology, molecular biology, medical genetics, cytology, histopathology. Labor Team W was founded in 2001 and is based in Goldach, Switzerland.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2022-07-27 Magnolia

Münchenstein, Switzerland

Magnolia is a content management system for businesses that provides a flexible platform for digital business segments. The core functionality is a modern content management system (CMS). Magnolia has clients such as Airbus, Al Arabiya, Avis, and Virgin America. Magnolia was founded in 1997 and is based in Münchenstein, Switzerland.

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Seller(S) 2

SELLER

BayernLB Capital Partner

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1969
Size Small
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

BayernLB Capital Partner is a German investment firm focused on providing equity and mezzanine capital to growth-oriented small to medium-sized companies. The Firm looks to invest €5 to €30 million in profitable companies with at least €15 million in revenue. BayernLB does not have any sector preferences and will consider a variety of investment situations including growth capital financings, divestitures, and buyouts. BayernLB Capital Partner was formed in 1969 and is based in Munich.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 6 of 6
Sector (Test/Measurement Equipment) 1 of 1
Type (Secondary Buyout) 2 of 2
Country (Germany) 6 of 6
Year (2021) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-05-09 NFON

Munich, Germany

NFON is a cloud telephone system for easy business communication. NFON was founded in 2007 and is based in Munich, Germany.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2022-05-03 Tubulis

Munich, Germany

Tubulis generates uniquely matched antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) through the combination of novel proprietary technologies and disease-specific biologic insight. Tubulis was founded in 2018 and is based in Munich, Germany.

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SELLER

VR Equitypartner

Frankfurt, Germany

Investor Investor

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1970
PE ASSETS 500M EUR
Size Middle-Market
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

VR Equitypartner is a generalist private equity firm that provides equity and mezzanine financing to companies in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. VR does not have any sector preferences and targets medium sized business with at least €20 million in revenues. VR seeks stable businesses with strong growth prospects and experienced management. For both equity and mezzanine needs, the Firm looks to invest €1.5 to €15 million per transaction. VR was formed in 1970 and based in Frankfurt.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 13 of 15
Sector (Test/Measurement Equipment) 1 of 1
Type (Secondary Buyout) 6 of 7
Country (Germany) 12 of 14
Year (2021) 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-11-22 solectrix

Furth, Germany

solectrix offers embedded electronics solutions from conceptual design through hardware, software and FPGA development to prototypes and small series production. solectrix was founded in 2005 and is based in Furth, Germany.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2022-01-01 Liberty Damenmoden

Lubbecke, Germany

Liberty Damenmoden is a retailer of women's clothing. Currently, 73 branches operating in small and medium-sized German cities. Liberty Damenmoden was founded in 1976 and is based in Lubbecke, Germany.

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