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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 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.
July 2022
In the fast lane
maconda supports HUK-COBURG in its investment in Pitstop, one of the largest independent car workshop chains
The team of the Cologne-based consulting boutique maconda has supported the leading German motor car insurer, HUK-COBURG, with a comprehensive commercial due diligence in preparing the investment in Pitstop.
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 2016
maconda visits EuroCIS 2016
Europe's leading technology trade fair for the commerce sector
Commerce is about change - digitalization and technologization, informed and demanding consumers, new business models pose new challenges for the world of commerce. In the multi-layered and dynamic retail industry, which maconda focuses on, future-oriented, interlocked trade concepts are required, which are increasingly characterized by technological development.
In February, maconda visited the leading trade fair for commerce technology in Europe, EuroCIS. The focus of this year's EuroCIS was on solutions that support retailers in implementing their omnichannel strategies, i.e. dialogue with customers across all channels. These include mobile solutions, for example for interacting with customers' smartphones or implementing mobile payment, but also topics such as business analytics, cloud technologies, RFID and self-checkout. These technologies are becoming increasingly important for trade organizations.
January 2016
Tying up loose threads
maconda supports NORD Holding in the takeover of a manufacturer of high-quality men's pants
Extensive experience in the retail clothing trade, in the textile industry as well as a long-standing reputation in the preparation of commercial due diligences were the necessary ingredients for a renewed mandate of the long-established corporate investor NORD Holding to the maconda team. The focus was on the acquisition of Fritz Hiltl Hosenfabrik GmbH & Co. KG from Sulzbach-Rosenberg near Nuremberg.
January 2016
Mix it up!
maconda supports Genui Partners in its investment in mymuesli, the leading supplier of premium muesli
High-quality and customized, innovative and convenient - muesli can be so diverse! The maconda team has already been active in the growing eCommerce and FMCG sectors on several occasions. This includes projects on value enhancement and strategy development, synergy checks as well as commercial due diligences. Most recently, maconda was able to recommend itself as a competent partner for a market due diligence in the run-up to the planned investment in mymuesli.
December 2015
“Roadmap Industry 4.0”
maconda accompanies medium-sized investment company BPE in a forward-looking investment involving a manufacturer of control and automation technology
The Hamburg-based investor BPE Unternehmensbeteiligungen has again mandated maconda for a commercial due diligence - this time in the run-up to the acquisition of epis Automation GmbH & Co. KG from the Swabian town of Albstadt. Here, BPE was able to draw not only from the many years of experience of the Mechanical Engineering & Technology Competence Team and the experience in relevant end markets such as the textile industry, but also from the deeper understanding of future technologies such as "Internet of Things" and "Industry 4.0".
July 2015
Barking up the right tree
maconda supports medium-sized investment company BPE in the takeover of a manufacturer of high-quality pet food for dogs and cats
Extensive experience in retail, food production and - related to that - pet food as well as a long-standing reputation in the preparation of commercial due diligences in niche markets were the necessary ingredients of a renewed mandate of the long-established Hamburg-based investor BPE Unternehmensbeteiligungen to the maconda team. The focus was on the acquisition of Seitz GmbH from Langwedel near Bremen by BPE and two managers with industry experience.
July 2015
Everything under one roof
maconda advises in the German department store sector
maconda's retail expertise was once again in demand for the analysis of the German department store sector. The Cologne-based consultants have already dealt with the colorful world of department stores on several occasions - in the context of strategy projects as well as in commercial due diligences. This time, special attention was paid to assessing the future prospects of this retail format in Germany in the run-up to a possible transaction.