As an entrepreneur, your vision extends beyond your tenure. A crucial part of that vision is planning a seamless succession to ensure the continued success and growth of your company and its people.
We are here to guide you through this pivotal process.
Our expertise lies in transforming promising medium-sized companies into international market leaders.
What does this entail? Your company is already a technological leader in its niche, with a turnover between EUR 20 million and EUR 100 million, and is located in Western Europe. You are poised for international growth, and we can help you achieve it.
By retaining a minority stake, you stay actively engaged. Together with your management team, we’ll co-create a targeted Buy & Build strategy. Through strategic add-on investments, we will shape your business into a strong, technology-driven industrial group operating globally—as the market leader.
We understand your industry because we’ve been there. With extensive experience in building international groups, we also bring deep knowledge in all core business functions—sales, marketing, lean manufacturing, R&D, finance, and supply chain management.
We’re familiar with the strategic, operational, and competitive challenges you face, and we know how to drive operational improvements that generate long-term value.
Our experience, coupled with a robust network and financial backing, ensures your company has the resources needed to scale and expand internationally.
We specialize in in the industrial technology sector with a focus on profitable, cash-generating companies operating in a niche within a growing market environment, driven by strong, underlying trends.
Industries we invest in:
- Automation
- Construction supplies
- Electronics
- Industrial equipment
- Plastics
- Machinery, apparatus, and accessories
- Measurement and control systems/sensors
Our Buy & Build approach has a proven track record, demonstrated by our work in the dozens of our past portfolio companies. These companies continue to lead in their respective niches, even after our exit.
“CGS had the know-how, the resources, and the management capacities for our expansion towards the us and china.”
Martin Schöttli, former owner of Schöttli
«Successful business management is like soccer: individual players can score goals and win a match, but you cannot win the championship without the right approach to the game, a suitable coaching staff and a motivated team»
Thomas Lehmann, former owner of BMS Maschinenfabrik GmbH
Management Buy-out or Buy-in with CGS
For many private individuals, several challenges stand in the way of owning a business, particularly when it comes to taking over established companies. These often include a lack of capital for financing a takeover, as well as limited experience in handling transactions and negotiations.
CGS empowers dedicated managers or management teams to make the transition from salaried employees to entrepreneurs.
Key requirements for a successful management buy-out or buy-in include:
- Company Identification: You have pinpointed the company (or companies) you aim to guide through its next growth phase—not just as a managing director, but as a co-owner.
- Industry Experience: You bring extensive experience within the relevant sector.
- Entrepreneurial Drive: Most importantly, you are hands-on, business-minded, and possess the energy and motivation necessary to propel the company to new heights.
There are several scenarios where a management buy-out may be appropriate. For example, you may currently work within a company facing an impending succession or see significant potential for improvement. Alternatively, you could hold a managerial role within a company that's part of a larger corporate group, where its true value could only be realized through independence (e.g., Corporate Spin-offs).
If you possess strong sector expertise and deep knowledge of the company you wish to take over and lead, CGS can assist you in the form of a management buy-in. We’ll not only be your financial partner but also provide active support throughout the transaction process. Additionally, as private individuals often face challenges in being taken seriously when pursuing company takeovers, CGS can assist by taking the lead in approaching the company on your behalf.
If this entrepreneurial opportunity excites you, feel free to contact us. We’re here to help you take the next step toward business ownership.