Aventario: Sale of Majority Stake to Waldegg Equity Partners
Deal News | Oct 31, 2024 | CEE Legal Matters
Schoenherr has facilitated the sale of a majority stake in Aventario Group, a company specializing in transformation and vendor management consulting, to Waldegg Equity Partners. Aventario’s founder, Markus Kern, will also reinvest in the company, ensuring future collaboration. Waldegg Equity Partners is a Munich-based investment company focused on long-term investments in medium-sized companies within the German-speaking region. Legal advisory for the transaction was provided by Schoenherr and Schindler, with key figures from both firms leading the process.
Sectors
- Investment Management
- Consulting Services
Geography
- Germany – Waldegg Equity Partners is based in Munich, Germany, and the investment focuses on the German-speaking region.
- Austria – Schoenherr, one of the legal advisors involved, is a prominent Austrian law firm.
Industry
- Investment Management – Relevant due to Waldegg Equity Partners' role as an investment firm acquiring a majority stake.
- Consulting Services – Pertains to Aventario Group's specialization in transformation and vendor management consulting.
Financials
- Not disclosed – The financial terms of the sale were not disclosed.
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aventario Group | Target Company | Company | Specializes in transformation and vendor management consulting. |
| Markus Kern | Seller | Person | Founder and sole owner of Aventario Group, reinvestor post-transaction. |
| Waldegg Equity Partners | Buyer | Company | Munich-based, owner-managed investment company. |
| Schoenherr | Legal Advisor for Seller | Company | A law firm advising on the sale process. |
| Schindler | Legal Advisor for Buyer | Company | A law firm advising on the purchase process. |