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February 2025
Dogs & cats – wet & dry food, snacks & more
Extensive expertise in all aspects related to pets as well as farm animals
At the end of 2024, maconda was invited by the highly experienced pet care M&A advisor Oaklins to share our perspective on the pet food industry – “Unlocking the potential of Germany's pet food market”. Read the maconda feature from page 7 of the Oaklins report. Please click below for the full report.
July 2024
Very tasty & lekker!
maconda supports the German Gustoso Group in entering the Dutch restaurant chain ‘t Zusje
The Cologne-based experts for market analyses and Commercial Due Diligence maconda have analysed the Dutch restaurant market for the successfully growing German restaurant platform Gustoso in the run-up to the acquisition of the system catering chain 't Zusje. With 36 locations, 't Zusje is the fourth largest restaurant chain in the Netherlands and is primarily active here as a successful franchise system.
July 2024
Woof & Meow!
maconda supports Emeram in its investment in the direct marketer of high-quality pet food Provital
Provital, the fast-growing direct distributor of high-quality food for dogs and cats, has a new shareholder: funds advised by private equity firm EMERAM have acquired a stake in the leading German specialist. Provital distributes its "Anifit" brand nationwide via more than 2,000 specialist advisors. The Cologne-based consulting boutique maconda accompanied the transaction with an in-depth, detailed Commercial Due Diligence.
May 2024
Eat yourself fit!
maconda supports AG Capital in its investment in Layenberger, a leading provider of functional nutrition
The Cologne-based consulting firm maconda has supported the Viennese mid-market investor AG Capital with a comprehensive commercial due diligence on its investment in the Layenberger Nutrition Group. Layenberger is an established provider of protein-rich and carbohydrate-reduced sports nutrition and weight management products, primarily in stationary retail. The consultants from maconda, who are very experienced in food and nutritional supplements, evaluated the current positioning as well as the prospects in the dynamic market.
March 2024
Customised components for SMEs
maconda supports Liberta Partners in the acquisition of a majority stake in AMEC
Munich-based investor Liberta Partners has acquired a majority stake in AMEC, a value-added reseller of electronic components that are precisely tailored to customer requirements. maconda, the consulting firm specialised in niche markets in numerous industries, supported Liberta with a focused, primarily interview-based Commercial Review, analysing AMEC's market prospects, customer and supplier relationships.
February 2024
Goodbye moisture
maconda supports the Aqua Group, which specializes in the restoration of water and fire damage, with a Commercial Review
The consultants at maconda have supported the Aqua Group, a specialist in the restoration of water and fire damage, and its majority shareholder Rantum Capital with a comprehensive Commercial Review. The Cologne-based consultants, who are highly experienced in damage restoration, evaluated the business model, the regional market of the subsidiaries and possible synergies, thus laying the foundation for a further acquisition in February 2024.
July 2024
Very tasty & lekker!
maconda supports the German Gustoso Group in entering the Dutch restaurant chain ‘t Zusje
The Cologne-based experts for market analyses and Commercial Due Diligence maconda have analysed the Dutch restaurant market for the successfully growing German restaurant platform Gustoso in the run-up to the acquisition of the system catering chain 't Zusje. With 36 locations, 't Zusje is the fourth largest restaurant chain in the Netherlands and is primarily active here as a successful franchise system.
July 2024
Woof & Meow!
maconda supports Emeram in its investment in the direct marketer of high-quality pet food Provital
Provital, the fast-growing direct distributor of high-quality food for dogs and cats, has a new shareholder: funds advised by private equity firm EMERAM have acquired a stake in the leading German specialist. Provital distributes its "Anifit" brand nationwide via more than 2,000 specialist advisors. The Cologne-based consulting boutique maconda accompanied the transaction with an in-depth, detailed Commercial Due Diligence.
May 2024
Eat yourself fit!
maconda supports AG Capital in its investment in Layenberger, a leading provider of functional nutrition
The Cologne-based consulting firm maconda has supported the Viennese mid-market investor AG Capital with a comprehensive commercial due diligence on its investment in the Layenberger Nutrition Group. Layenberger is an established provider of protein-rich and carbohydrate-reduced sports nutrition and weight management products, primarily in stationary retail. The consultants from maconda, who are very experienced in food and nutritional supplements, evaluated the current positioning as well as the prospects in the dynamic market.
March 2024
Customised components for SMEs
maconda supports Liberta Partners in the acquisition of a majority stake in AMEC
Munich-based investor Liberta Partners has acquired a majority stake in AMEC, a value-added reseller of electronic components that are precisely tailored to customer requirements. maconda, the consulting firm specialised in niche markets in numerous industries, supported Liberta with a focused, primarily interview-based Commercial Review, analysing AMEC's market prospects, customer and supplier relationships.
February 2024
Goodbye moisture
maconda supports the Aqua Group, which specializes in the restoration of water and fire damage, with a Commercial Review
The consultants at maconda have supported the Aqua Group, a specialist in the restoration of water and fire damage, and its majority shareholder Rantum Capital with a comprehensive Commercial Review. The Cologne-based consultants, who are highly experienced in damage restoration, evaluated the business model, the regional market of the subsidiaries and possible synergies, thus laying the foundation for a further acquisition in February 2024.
January 2024
World-class high-precision machinery
maconda supports Syngroh Capital in the acquisition of a majority stake in Carl Benzinger
Syngroh Capital has acquired a majority stake in Carl Benzinger GmbH, a leading manufacturer of high precision turning and milling machines for, among others, the watch and jewellery industry. maconda, the consulting boutique specialised on complex niche markets, supported Syngroh with a focused commercial due diligence (CDD), analysing Benzinger's competitive positioning and market prospects.
December 2023
Special machines for special components
maconda supports Deutsche Invest in the acquisition of a majority stake in Wirtz Werkzeugbau
Through its special situations arm DI Mittelstand, Deutsche Invest has acquired 100% of Wirtz Werkzeugbau, a leading supplier of fully automated special machines. maconda, the consulting boutique specializing in niche markets in numerous industries, supported DI Mittelstand with a focused Commercial Due Diligence (CDD), analysing Wirtz's competitive positioning and market prospects.
April 2023
Fresh products of the region
maconda supports E3 Holding in its investment in a leading Franconian producer of sausage and meat products
E3 Holding has acquired a majority stake in Konrad Böhnlein, a Bamberg-based supplier of sausage and meat products. Prior to this, maconda's team, which is highly experienced in the food industry, conducted a comprehensive commercial due diligence, evaluating the company's positioning and market prospects.
January 2023
Free from knots
maconda supports the LEO II. Fund, exclusively advised by DUBAG Group, with a Vendor Commercial Review on the sale of Holzwerke Pfarrkirchen, a leading supplier of premium timber construction products
Cologne-based consulting boutique maconda has supported the LEO II. Fund, exclusively advised by DUBAG Group, with a Vendor Commercial Review on the sale of Holzwerke Pfarrkirchen to the Munich-based DEBA Group. The company is a leading supplier of premium timber construction products for building purposes. The maconda’s consultants, who are highly experienced in the construction industry, evaluated not only the market environment and positioning, but also in particular the supply chain and the drivers of the business.
November 2022
Heat in cold times
maconda supports Viessmann in its investment in Elektrotermex, a leading Polish manufacturer of district heating transfer stations for residential and commercial properties
Cologne-based consulting boutique maconda has prepared a focused "Commercial Review" for Viessmann, the leading German manufacturer of heating, cooling and ventilation technology, to acquire a majority stake in Elektrotermex. Elektrotermex is a Polish supplier of local and district heating transfer stations for residential and commercial properties. In the process, maconda's consultants, who are particularly experienced in niche markets, primarily evaluated Elektrotermex's success factors and growth potential in a diffuse political environment.
October 2022
Getting you dry
maconda supports the foundation of the SI.TEQ group with the two independent partners Siccum and Santeq, regional leaders in the restoration of water, fire, and mold damages
The Cologne-based consulting boutique maconda supports Siccum and Santeq in joining forces and establishing the new SI.TEQ group with a comprehensive commercial review. In the process, maconda's consultants, who are highly experienced in the damage restoration business, evaluated the group's business model and future prospects in the regionally focused market.
September 2022
Stay cool!
maconda supports Bencis and management in their investment in Elbfrost, a specialised wholesaler of frozen products for the out-of-home market
The Cologne-based consulting boutique maconda supported investor Bencis and Management for its investment in Elbfrost with a comprehensive Commercial Due Diligence. Elbfrost is specialised in the wholesale of frozen products for the out-of-home market. maconda's consultants, who have many years of experience in the food industry, evaluated the company's business model and future prospects.
July 2022
Comfy seating
maconda supports Kapital 1852 in its investment in May, a leading supplier of hospitality furniture
The Cologne-based consulting boutique maconda advised the medium-sized investor Kapital 1852, which is part of the Hauck Aufhäuser Lampe Privatbank, with a comprehensive commercial due diligence on the investment in May Design GmbH from Lehrte near Hanover. May is an established supplier of high-quality seating and table furniture for the hospitality segment.
May 2022
Naturally beautiful
maconda supports Sylphar in its participation in Del Decus, a young e-commerce provider of natural cosmetics under the brand Satin Naturel
The team of Cologne-based consulting boutique maconda has advised Belgian Sylphar International on its investment in Del Decus, a young natural face and body care company. Sylphar, in which the Scandinavian financial investor EQT has held a stake since 2022, has developed into a leading omnichannel provider in the health and beauty business with its portfolio of strategic niche brands. In a focused commercial due diligence, the advisors at maconda, who have many years of experience in the beauty industry and with e-commerce, evaluated the branding, sales channels, e-commerce performance and growth drivers of Satin Naturel, Del Decus’ main brand.
February 2022
Retrospective of 2021 and outlook
2022 is already well underway; nevertheless, we'll take you on a brief review.
Despite the pandemic-related turbulence in 2021, numerous private equity houses, family offices and medium-sized family businesses have made important investment decisions with the support of maconda (and sometimes bought or sold - at other times not). The course has been set for securing the future and new market potential has been opened up. Thank you to our loyal and often long-standing clients for once again trusting in our assessments and our – often quite clear and direct – opinions! Thanks also to those clients to whom we were able to offer advice and support for the first time! Differentiated and honest.
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October 2021
Dog, Cat, Mouse
maconda further expands its expertise in pet supplies
maconda has recently dealt with the rapidly growing pet industry on several occasions. Extensive experience in the production and trade of food and, relatedly, pet food as well as the long-standing reputation of carrying out demanding commercial due diligences were the necessary ingredients for renewed mandates to the team of the Cologne-based consulting boutique.
September 2021
The child in the man!
maconda supports Vendis Capital in its investment in BlueBrixx and Model Car World, a leading omnichannel supplier of toys
The Cologne-based consulting boutique maconda prepared the majority stake in BlueBrixx and Model Car World, the leading German omnichannel provider of adult nub toys and model vehicles, for the Belgian investor Vendis Capital with a strategy due diligence. In the process, maconda's consultants, who are particularly experienced in niche markets, primarily evaluated BlueBrixx's success factors and growth potential in a newly established segment of the toy market.
January 2021
Lessons learned from CDDs of the past months
Positive or negative, short or long term - how does one assess the covid effect accurately?
High double-digit sales growth on the one hand, painful losses on the other. covid has strongly fuelled demand in some sectors, while in others it has come to a complete standstill. Who are the winners and losers and why? How sustainable are the covid effects? And how can this be accurately determined within the framework of a commercial due diligence? maconda shares its experiences of the last few months and provides insights into the special challenges and analysis aspects that become more important in times of covid.
November 2020
Well maintained!
maconda supports Maxburg Capital Partners in the acquisition of Neo Cos, a leading contract manufacturer for high-end cosmetics brands
The team of the Cologne-based consulting boutique maconda advised the Munich-based investor Maxburg Capital Partners on the acquisition of Neo Cos, a full-service contract manufacturer for high-quality skin and facial care products. In the process, maconda's consultants, who have many years of experience in the beauty market, primarily evaluated the small-scale customer and competitor landscape.
May 2020
Drink yourself fit!
maconda supports Sylphar and Vendis Capital in their investment in Alpha Foods, a leading online pure player specialising in vegan powders
The team of the Cologne-based consulting boutique maconda has advised Sylphar, the Belgian specialist for OTC products, on its investment in Alpha Foods, a successful German-American eCommerce provider of vegan nutritional products and nutritional supplements. Sylphar markets oral care products, cosmetic and mainstream medical care, and nutritional supplements, and is an investee of Belgian financial investor Vendis Capital. Prior to this, maconda's advisors, who have many years of experience in e-commerce, nutritional supplements and niche markets, evaluated the prospects and the competitive situation in the niches served by Alpha Foods in a differentiated market due diligence.
April 2020
Helpful food
maconda supports FLOTTE investments in the acquisition of sanotact, a provider of nutritional supplements and functional foods
Food supplements are "in" and it is against this background that FLOTTE investment, the investment arm of the Piëch-Nordhoff family, has now acquired a majority stake in sanotact, the Münster-based specialist for functional foods. Prior to the acquisition, the Cologne-based consultants of maconda, who have many years of experience in the food industry, evaluated the business model and future prospects of sanotact, which is active worldwide in various product categories, in a comprehensive commercial due diligence.
March 2020
Smart shopping!
maconda supports Adiuva Capital in its investment in Jawoll, a leading chain of special item stores
The team of the Cologne-based consulting boutique maconda advised Adiuva Capital on its investment in the large non-food discounter Jawoll, which specialises in non-standard items. For this purpose, the consultants, who have many years of experience in retail and especially in niche markets, evaluated the market prospects and the competitive situation in the German non-food discount sector in a differentiated "market review". Jawoll, based in Soltau, Lower Saxony, operates about 90 large discount stores in Germany, mostly in easily accessible commercial areas, with a turnover of about €200 million.
December 2019
Keep it easy!
maconda supports Invision in its investment in Reisenthel, the leading manufacturer of smart and fashionable shopping bags
The Swiss investment company Invision has acquired a majority stake in Reisenthel as part of a succession solution. Reisenthel is the leading manufacturer of intelligent and fashionable shopping baskets, bags and trolleys in the shopping, travel, cosmetics and children's segments. Prior to this, maconda's consultants from Cologne, who have many years of experience in the consumer goods industry and in retail, evaluated Reisenthel's business model and future prospects in a comprehensive commercial due diligence.
October 2019
With vision
maconda accompanies the eye clinic at Neumarkt on the way to a successful partnership
The eye clinic at Neumarkt, the leading clinic for eye and laser surgery in the greater Cologne area, has a new strategic partner in Artemis since the end of 2019. Artemis is a supra-regionally positioned group of eye clinics that continuously expands its network through partnerships with regionally strong practices and clinics. maconda's consultants, who have many years of experience in the healthcare industry and in corporate transactions, supported the shareholders and management of the eye clinic on Neumarkt with strategic advice and prepared the sale operationally.
August 2019
Clothes make the woman
maconda supports Credit Solutions Partner in financing the carve-out of Hallhuber from the Gerry Weber Group
The British investor Robus Capital Management, which specialised in so-called special situations, acquired a majority stake in the Hallhuber fashion chain in July. Luxembourg-based CSP Investment supported Hallhuber and Robus in the spin-off from the Gerry Weber Group with a customised financing solution. Prior to this, the Cologne-based consultants from maconda, who have many years of experience in the clothing trade, evaluated the market and the positioning of Hallhuber.
July 2019
Finer than frog hair
maconda supports VR Equitypartner in financing HGA Cosmetics, a distributor of exclusive niche brands for hairdressers
HGA Cosmetics sells products for hair styling and care and colouring to professionals only. The Frankfurt-based investment company VR Equitypartner has now provided HGA with mezzanine capital to accelerate further growth. Prior to this, the Cologne-based consultants from maconda, who have many years of experience in the beauty and lifestyle business, evaluated the market and HGA's business model in a commercial due diligence.
June 2019
In dry cloths
maconda supports Odewald KMU in its investment in ARTUS, a leading water and fire damage restoration company
With a comprehensive commercial due diligence, maconda supported the Berlin-based SME investor Odewald KMU in its investment in ARTUS. ARTUS is one of the region's leading full-service providers for water, fire and natural hazard damage in Lower Saxony and neighbouring federal states and currently has seven branches - and the trend is rising.
April 2019
Time used
maconda supports LEA Partners in its investment in Landwehr, the leading software provider for temporary staffing companies
LEA Partners, a technology investor with a focus on IT and software companies, invests through its fund "LEA Mittelstandspartner" in Landwehr, the leading provider of industry-specific software for temporary staffing and cleaning companies in Germany. maconda supported LEA in this transaction with strategic analyses, a customised strategy workshop and comprehensive commercial due diligence.