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Private Equity FundPuts its own capital into companiesLAST VERIFIED Oct 2026 · 2 SOURCES

GFEP Family Equity

Also known as GFEP, GFEP GmbH, Family Equity

Munich investment office for direct holdings whose partners buy majorities in profitable DACH Mittelstand firms (€10–100m revenue) with entrepreneurial families and private investors.

HEADQUARTERS
München, Germany
FOUNDED
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AUM
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OUTSIDE CAPITAL
Yes
TEAM LISTED
6 people

Focus

STAGES
Buyout
SECTORS
Industrial & ManufacturingFood & AgricultureConsumer & E-commerce
ASSET MIX
Private equityDirect investments
GEOGRAPHY
GermanyAustriaSwitzerland

Overview

GFEP Family Equity (GFEP GmbH) is an investment office for direct entrepreneurial holdings based in Munich, with further offices in Frankfurt and Hamburg. Its partners invest together with wealthy entrepreneurial families and private investors in profitable Mittelstand companies, combining a classic private-equity approach with the values of family-run German Mittelstand businesses. It buys majorities in companies with €10–100m revenue in the DACH region, typically in succession situations, growth financings, MBIs, MBOs and carve-outs. Its portfolio lists Bäckerei Ziegler, ETT Gruppe, Bader Gruppe, C-House and Weiß & Weiß.

Investment thesis

Long-term majority ownership of sustainably profitable, established DACH Mittelstand companies with technology and process competence, low dependence on customers, suppliers and individual staff, high entry barriers and long-running contracts, supported individually and flexibly after the deal.

PORTFOLIO (5)

People

  • Ralf Baumeister
    Partner, Managing Director · source
  • Alexander Tewaag
    Partner, Managing Director · source
  • Matthias Wimmer
    Partner, Managing Director · source
  • Tobias Sutantio
    Partner · source
  • Marius Künstner
    Partner · source
  • Dr. Matthias Graeper
    Advisor, Managing Director · source

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Frequently asked questions

GFEP Family Equity is a private equity fund based in München, Germany.

Yes. GFEP Family Equity invests its own capital in private companies.

GFEP Family Equity invests at Buyout stage in Industrial & Manufacturing, Food & Agriculture and Consumer & E-commerce.

Key people at GFEP Family Equity include Ralf Baumeister (Partner, Managing Director), Alexander Tewaag (Partner, Managing Director), Matthias Wimmer (Partner, Managing Director) and Tobias Sutantio (Partner).

GFEP Family Equity's investments include ETT Gruppe, Bäckerei Ziegler, Bader Gruppe, C-House and Weiß & Weiß.

GFEP Family Equity states that it accepts submissions through its official contact page.

Yes. GFEP Family Equity manages capital from outside investors.