INVESTMENT APPROACH

Think dynamically.
Act reliably.

Those who never stop trying to improve the status quo are consistent in their pursuit for progress. With this attitude, we invest in companies and commit ourselves: for the long term, with operational expertise and without the pressure of having to sell our investments.

Your business model is well-established, but it is facing challenges. For instance, your company may have to rebuild and establish essential structures following a corporate carve-out or you may currently be facing a succession. As a result, you are looking for a new owner who can actively contribute their expertise to the establishment of essential structures and processes. We operate on equal footing with management, acting in an entrepreneurial and responsible manner in the interest of all stakeholders.

Is your company a suitable investment in line with Serafin’s strategy? Here are our investment criteria:

Companies or corporate divisions with an annual turnover of between EUR 20 million and EUR 200 million
Up to EUR 40 million investment per transaction – all equity financed
Acquisition of majority stakes in companies with established business models and in attractive niches
Transaction types: corporate carve-outs/spin-offs, succession cases, medium-sized companies in a transition phase, management buy-in/out

Carve-out

From a fully integrated corporate unit to an agile medium-sized company? Exolon has successfully achieved just that.

The leading provider in the market for polycarbonate and PET sheets used to be part of Covestro AG. Via Serafin's acquisition, the establishment of independent structures and the path to independence began. Fast and successfully.