AUCTUS Capital Partners

AUCTUS Capital Partners is a Munich-based private equity investor established in 2001 that focuses on mid-market buyouts in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. The firm targets a broad range of sectors including consumer goods, healthcare, industrials, business services, transport, technology, and renewables, and seeks majority stakes in companies often in succession or spin-off situations. It pursues roll-up and buy-and-build strategies to create value, working with management teams to drive revenue and earnings growth. The name reflects an entrepreneurial mindset and a commitment to sustainable growth.

Luca Astarita

Investment Professional

Marvin Aurnhammer

Investment Manager

Christoph Blanke

CFO and Partner

Marco Bortot

Investment Professional

Florian Buddemeier

Partner

Marco De Franco

Investment Professional

Nicolas Himmelmann

Partner

Robert Knorrek

Director

Leon Koehl

Investment Professional

Ingo Krocke MD

Founder, CEO and Managing Partner

Daniel Meuthen

Partner

Francesco Novarese

Investment Professional

Piotr Panasiewicz

Investment Professional, Poland

Simon Ruess

Associate

Christoph Stockbügger

Investment Professional

Peer Weder

Principal

Past deals in Austria

Pimcore

Series A in 2018
Pimcore is an open-source software platform serving over 100,000 companies worldwide. It offers integrated solutions for digital asset management (DAM), product information management (PIM), master data management (MDM), digital experience management (DXP/CMS), multi-channel publishing, and digital commerce. Recognized by industry analysts like Gartner and Forrester, Pimcore's customers include Fortune 100 companies. Its flexibility, API-driven architecture, composable technology, and extensive global partner network make it a compelling open-source alternative to proprietary software.

GS Star GmbH

Acquisition in 2018
The GS Star GbmH operates Hotels in the 2-3 star range under the brands Hampton by Hilton, Holiday Inn, Holiday Inn Express, Super 8 and ANA Art Hotels in Germany, Austria and the Netherlands. Overall, 16 hotels are owned and further 40 hotels are administrated.

Career Partner

Acquisition in 2007
Career Partner GmbH is a prominent provider of human resource development and private higher education, based in Munich, Germany. Established in 2007, the company specializes in consulting services, in-house training, open seminars, and a range of online training options, including B2C courses and corporate online academies. Career Partner also offers customized training and degree programs, leveraging advanced education technology such as virtual learning environments and mobile learning solutions. Its portfolio includes state-approved academic study programs, vocational training courses, and innovative continuous education programs tailored for professionals across various industries. With a network of study centers in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, Career Partner has positioned itself as one of the largest e-learning providers in Germany, focusing on delivering diverse learning opportunities through distance learning modules and company-specific solutions.
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