Apelos Expands with Acquisition Financing for 50+ Practices

Deal News | Aug 12, 2025 | Goodwin

Apelos Therapie, a portfolio company under the private equity firm GENUI, has recently secured financing for the acquisition of over 50 therapeutic practices across Germany. Currently headquartered in Leipzig, Apelos already operates over 30 practice clusters in regions such as Munich, Niederrhein, Hanover/Brunswig, Frankfurt am Main, and Leipzig, employing approximately 520 people. Known for offering scalable growth and succession solutions for existing practice owners, Apelos is enhancing its reach to deliver high-quality therapeutic services through its growing network in densely populated areas. This strategic acquisition is facilitated by legal counsel from Goodwin, with a team headed by partner Winfried M. Carli and associates in the private equity and finance sector from Munich, as well as tax specialists from Frankfurt and Munich.

Sectors

  • Private Equity
  • Healthcare Services

Geography

  • Germany – Apelos Therapie is based in Germany and is expanding its network across various German cities.

Industry

  • Private Equity – Involves private equity firm GENUI which owns Apelos Therapie.
  • Healthcare Services – Apelos Therapie operates in the healthcare services industry, focusing on physiotherapy, ergotherapy, logopaedics, osteopathy, and sports therapy.

Financials

  • Not specified – Details on the exact financing amount for the acquisition are not disclosed.

Participants

NameRoleTypeDescription
Apelos TherapieTarget CompanyCompaniesA GENUI portfolio company providing therapeutic services across Germany.
GENUISelling CompanyCompaniesPrivate equity firm owning Apelos Therapie.
GoodwinLegal AdvisorCompaniesAdvised Apelos on the financing and acquisition transaction.
Winfried M. CarliPartner, Legal Transaction Team LeaderPeopleLed the Goodwin legal team advising on the transaction.
Daniel WagnerAssociate, Legal AdvisorPeoplePart of Goodwin's legal advising team on the transaction.