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July 2022
Comfy seating
maconda supports Kapital 1852 in its investment in May, a leading supplier of hospitality furniture
The Cologne-based consulting boutique maconda advised the medium-sized investor Kapital 1852, which is part of the Hauck Aufhäuser Lampe Privatbank, with a comprehensive commercial due diligence on the investment in May Design GmbH from Lehrte near Hanover. May is an established supplier of high-quality seating and table furniture for the hospitality segment.
July 2022
In the fast lane
maconda supports HUK-COBURG in its investment in Pitstop, one of the largest independent car workshop chains
The team of the Cologne-based consulting boutique maconda has supported the leading German motor car insurer, HUK-COBURG, with a comprehensive commercial due diligence in preparing the investment in Pitstop.
May 2022
Naturally beautiful
maconda supports Sylphar in its participation in Del Decus, a young e-commerce provider of natural cosmetics under the brand Satin Naturel
The team of Cologne-based consulting boutique maconda has advised Belgian Sylphar International on its investment in Del Decus, a young natural face and body care company. Sylphar, in which the Scandinavian financial investor EQT has held a stake since 2022, has developed into a leading omnichannel provider in the health and beauty business with its portfolio of strategic niche brands. In a focused commercial due diligence, the advisors at maconda, who have many years of experience in the beauty industry and with e-commerce, evaluated the branding, sales channels, e-commerce performance and growth drivers of Satin Naturel, Del Decus’ main brand.
February 2022
Retrospective of 2021 and outlook
2022 is already well underway; nevertheless, we'll take you on a brief review.
Despite the pandemic-related turbulence in 2021, numerous private equity houses, family offices and medium-sized family businesses have made important investment decisions with the support of maconda (and sometimes bought or sold - at other times not). The course has been set for securing the future and new market potential has been opened up. Thank you to our loyal and often long-standing clients for once again trusting in our assessments and our – often quite clear and direct – opinions! Thanks also to those clients to whom we were able to offer advice and support for the first time! Differentiated and honest.
February 2022
Always something in stock!
maconda supports Swiss investors Syz Capital and Saturnus Capital in their investment in SK Pharma Logistics, a leading provider of pharma logistics
The family-run Swiss investment boutique Syz Capital, together with Saturnus Capital, acquires a majority stake in SK Pharma, a leading German specialist in contract logistics for the healthcare industry. Prior to this, an experienced team of advisors from strategy expert maconda evaluated SK Pharma's market positioning, strategy and future prospects in a comprehensive commercial due diligence.
January 2022
More than a piece of furniture
maconda supports Benner investment company in its investment in Thonet, the traditional and well-known manufacturer of premium chairs
The Cologne-based consulting boutique maconda prepared a commercial review for the Benner family office for the acquisition of a majority stake in Thonet, the traditional German manufacturer of high-quality design classics. The consultants, who are experienced in the furniture and consumer goods industry and with premium products, evaluated the positioning of Thonet in the residential and so-called object segment for the entrepreneurial family from Wiesbaden.
August 2018
Neat performance
maconda conducts a commercial due diligence on SICCUM, a regionally leading damage restoration company
maconda conducts a comprehensive commercial due diligence for the investment of the Munich-based family office Rigeto Unternehmerkapital in SICCUM, a leading regional remediation company for water, fire and mold damage.
August 2018
Keep your eyes and ears open!
maconda supports Argos Wityu in its investment in aktivoptik, one of the leading optician chains offering hearing aids
maconda is advising the pan-European investment company Argos Wityu on its majority stake in aktivoptik, one of the leading optician and acoustician chains in Germany, as part of a management succession plan. maconda prepared the transaction with a comprehensive commercial due diligence, to which the Cologne-based consultants applied their many years of expertise in the retail, optometry and audiology sectors.
June 2018
Pat-a-cake, pat-a-cake, baker’s man
maconda supports Hannover Finanz in its investment in Moos, the leading bakery chain in central Hessen
Hannover Finanz, a growth investor specializing in medium-sized companies, has acquired a stake in Moos, the leading regional bakery chain based in Asslar near Giessen. maconda supported the transaction preparations with an analysis of the market for bread, baked goods and snacks. In addition, maconda's consultants, who have experience in the baking industry, sounded out the regional competitive environment of the bakery chain.
April 2018
Sweet temptation
maconda advises United Chocolate on the acquisition of Argenta, a manufacturer of specialized chocolate products with a traditional regional brand and an innovative product range
With the start of 2018, maconda consultants supported United Chocolate GmbH with a commercial due diligence in the acquisition of Argenta, a successful chocolate manufacturer from Saxony-Anhalt. The experienced Cologne-based consultants thus contributed to the establishment of a medium-sized chocolate group. maconda brought its comprehensive expertise in food including confectionery, in retail as well as in private label and promotional business.
March 2018
Put to the acid test
maconda advises family-backed investor on investment in Careforce, a leading provider of distribution outsourcing for the pharmaceutical industry
In 2017, maconda supported the entry of a German investor backed by family businesses with a comprehensive commercial due diligence at Careforce GmbH over a period of several months. In doing so, the Cologne-based consultants were able to draw on their many years of broad experience in business process outsourcing.
February 2018
Awake into the future
maconda visits EuroCIS 2018, Europe's leading trade fair for technology and innovation for the retail industry
At the end of February, maconda visited the EuroCIS in Düsseldorf, Europe's leading trade fair for technology and innovation for the retail industry. "Technology never sleeps" - under this motto, established topics such as checkout systems or software and hardware at the PoS as well as newer technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT), augmented and virtual reality (AR/VR), data analytics and robotics dominated the trade fair.