CGS pursues a proven Buy & Build strategy targeting industries where the Managing Partners previously held executive positions. This strategy provides high upside potential at low risk and benefits from  economies of scale, increased visibility on the market and further synergies for the built-up industry groups (“Clusters”). The acquired companies once built into a Cluster will have the critical size to become attractive acquisition targets for strategic investors into the Mid-Market segment.


Owning majority shares, CGS is focussing on the following sectors:

• Electronics and engineering
• Machinery and equipment
• Measuring and control equipment
• Hand and power tools
• Construction supplies
• Plastic production and equipment


The acquisition of selected, small- to medium-sized companies works in terms of buyouts. Companies targeted are mainly spin-offs or private companies with succession issues. Target companies are generally at a critical stage of corporate development and face directional changes. Potential portfolio companies profit only occasionally from their full market and performance potential.

The investment process conforms to strict criteria and follows a preordained structure. At all times, it is transparent and comprehensible to the investors. Investors are informed by quarterly reportings as well as case-by-case reporting about the current state of the partnership and of the individual investments. The CGS reportings comply with EVCA standards.

CGS optimizes business potential and leads its portfolio companies to a sustainable increase in value and net capital profit in the medium term. CGS Partnerships achieve added value by subsequent value-management and by setting-up of sector clusters each consisting of one platform- and several add-on investments. Separate benchmarks and balanced scorecards are set up for the individual investments. The deal flow proceeds under the direction of the Managing Parners in close collaboration with the companies, the shareholders and the banks.