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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.
December 2024
Healthy plants successfully sourced
maconda's strong expertise in dietary supplements also proves valuable in ARCUS Capital's investment in plant specialist Aplantis
ARCUS Capital has acquired a majority stake in Aplantis, a premium importer of high-quality plant-based ingredients, focusing on food supplements and cosmetics. Through refined research and targeted interviews, maconda provided in-depth insights into this niche market and thus facilitated a well-founded investment decision.
December 2024
A clean decision!
maconda provides arguments in favour of the takeover of Dr. Schutz by the French Blanchon Group
The French Blanchon Group continues its path of international growth and acquired the German flooring specialist Dr. Schutz in December 2024. maconda contributed to the success of this transaction through a targeted market analysis. The main shareholders are IK Partners and Abenex, both based in France.
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.
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.
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February 2022
Always something in stock!
maconda supports Swiss investors Syz Capital and Saturnus Capital in their investment in SK Pharma Logistics, a leading provider of pharma logistics
The family-run Swiss investment boutique Syz Capital, together with Saturnus Capital, acquires a majority stake in SK Pharma, a leading German specialist in contract logistics for the healthcare industry. Prior to this, an experienced team of advisors from strategy expert maconda evaluated SK Pharma's market positioning, strategy and future prospects in a comprehensive commercial due diligence.
January 2022
More than a piece of furniture
maconda supports Benner investment company in its investment in Thonet, the traditional and well-known manufacturer of premium chairs
The Cologne-based consulting boutique maconda prepared a commercial review for the Benner family office for the acquisition of a majority stake in Thonet, the traditional German manufacturer of high-quality design classics. The consultants, who are experienced in the furniture and consumer goods industry and with premium products, evaluated the positioning of Thonet in the residential and so-called object segment for the entrepreneurial family from Wiesbaden.
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March 2019
Well heated
maconda advises the Viessmann Group on the strategic investment in Pewo Energietechnik, a specialist in heat distribution
The family-run Viessmann Group, a leader in heating and cooling, has joined Pewo Energietechnik, an owner-managed provider of heat distribution equipment, as a strategic partner. maconda supported the investment with an extensive and detailed commercial due diligence.
February 2019
Set on the track
maconda supports three Leipzig investors in their investment in the omniphon Group, the expert for market research, marketing and sales in the transport & energy sectors
With a detailed commercial due diligence, maconda contributed to the regulation of the company succession of the omniphon group: The new shareholder OmniInvest under the leadership of Andreas Prokop takes over a majority stake; the investment companies Wachstumsfonds Mittelstand Sachsen (WMS) and the Leipzig savings bank subsidiary S-Beteiligungen join as partners. The maconda experts accompanied the preliminary phase of the transaction with profound analyses and an evaluation of two business areas.
January 2019
Retrospective and outlook
Before 2019 really gets going, we're taking you on a special year-in-review
In 2018 numerous private equity houses, family offices and medium-sized family businesses made important investment decisions with the support of maconda. The path was set for the future, and new market potentials were opened up. We would like to thank our loyal and often long-standing clients for trusting in our assessments!
November 2018
Cheek red and eyelash blink
maconda supports VR Equitypartner in its investment in Dr. Neuberger Holding, provider of decorative cosmetics
With an extensive commercial due diligence maconda has accompanied the Frankfurt-based investment company VR Equitypartner in its minority investment in Dr. Neuberger Holding. The Dr. Neuberger Group specializes in the development, production and distribution of innovative, decorative cosmetics.
October 2018
Into the wet fun
maconda advises Argos Wityu on investment in global market leader for inflatable waterparks
maconda has prepared a comprehensive commercial due diligence on Wibit Sports GmbH. Wibit is the world's leading provider of inflatable waterparks for coastal waters, lakes and indoor pools. The client was Argos Wityu, a pan-European investment company with a German team based in Frankfurt am Main. Wibit was able to win the investor as a strategic partner in October.
September 2018
Snacking permitted
maconda advises United Chocolate on the acquisition of Weibler, manufacturer of special chocolate gifts
Just a few months after a commercial due diligence on Argenta, a manufacturer of innovative chocolate specialties, the consultants of Cologne-based CDD-specialist maconda again assisted United Chocolate GmbH in the planned development of a medium-sized chocolate group. This time, the focus was on Weibler Confiserie, a manufacturer of fancy, smart chocolate presents and semi-finished chocolate products. In addition, maconda analyzed the possible operational and strategic synergies between Weibler and Argenta.