Ambulantis Partners with Gimv for Growth Expansion in Germany
Deal News | May 05, 2025 | GIMV NV (ENXTBR:GIMB)
Gimv NV, a private equity firm, has taken a significant stake in the German-based Ambulantis Group, a provider of outpatient care in assisted living facilities. The strategic investment is aimed at partnering with Ambulantis’ founders and managing directors—Dr. Stefan Buchkremer, Richard Simm, and Dr. Matthias Weber—to support the company's growth ambitions across Germany. The deal underscores Gimv's dedication to building scalable healthcare providers and is pending regulatory approval, expected to conclude in the upcoming weeks. Ambulantis operates in six cities in northern and eastern Germany and employs over 500 people. Its care model allows individuals to maintain privacy, independence, and participate in society while receiving tailored nursing care. Gimv's healthcare experts, Philipp v. Hammerstein and Lars Timmer, highlight the potential for Ambulantis to become a leading provider in Germany due to its proven business model and the quality of its services.
Sectors
- Healthcare
- Private Equity
Geography
- Germany – Ambulantis operates in six cities across northern and eastern Germany and aims to expand its presence in the country.
- Belgium – Gimv NV, the investing firm, is based in Belgium and operates across Europe.
Industry
- Healthcare – The article focuses on Ambulantis' operations in the healthcare industry, particularly in outpatient and assisted living care services.
- Private Equity – Gimv NV's investment in Ambulantis highlights the involvement of private equity in supporting and scaling healthcare businesses.
Financials
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ambulantis Group | Target Company | Company | A German care provider focusing on outpatient care in assisted living facilities. |
| Gimv NV | Bidding Company | Company | A Belgian private equity firm investing in healthcare and other sectors across Europe. |
| Dr. Stefan Buchkremer | Managing Partner | Person | Co-founder and managing director of Ambulantis Group. |
| Richard Simm | Managing Partner | Person | Co-founder and managing director of Ambulantis Group. |
| Dr. Matthias Weber | Managing Partner | Person | Co-founder and managing director of Ambulantis Group. |
| Philipp v. Hammerstein | Partner | Person | Partner at Gimv, specializing in healthcare investments. |
| Lars Timmer | Senior Principal | Person | Senior Principal at Gimv, specializing in healthcare investments. |