Main Capital Partners Drives Strategic Expansion with Enventa Group's Acquisition of Softbauware and Gesys
Deal News | Apr 02, 2025 | Reed Smith
Reed Smith has successfully guided Main Capital Partners and Enventa Group GmbH in their acquisition of IT and software development companies Softbauware GmbH and Gesys GmbH & Co. KG. Enventa Group, a provider of business software solutions, seeks to enhance its offerings in ERP, financial solutions, BI, and treasury management with this acquisition. The Reed Smith team, led by finance partner Dr. Oliver Hahnelt and corporate/PE partner Dr. Octavio DeSousa, played a significant role in structuring the deal and the debt financing. Softbauware, located near Frankfurt, boasts a team of 100 and offers various software solutions, alongside Gesys, known for its industry-specific modular software catering to the concrete and building materials sectors.
Sectors
- Software & Information Technology
- Private Equity & Venture Capital
- Financial Services
- Legal Services
Geography
- Germany – Softbauware GmbH is based in Langen, Germany, and the legal advisory team largely operates out of Frankfurt.
Industry
- Software & Information Technology – The acquisition involves companies specializing in IT and software development, including ERP systems and business intelligence.
- Private Equity & Venture Capital – The deal is orchestrated by Main Capital Partners, a private equity firm focused on the software sector.
- Financial Services – The transaction involved structuring debt financing, highlighting financial advisory services.
- Legal Services – Reed Smith provided comprehensive legal advisory services for the acquisition.
Financials
- Undisclosed – The financial terms of the deal have not been disclosed.
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reed Smith | Legal Advisor | Company | Provided legal advisory services for the transaction. |
| Main Capital Partners | Private Equity Firm | Company | Acted as the Private Equity company behind the acquisition. |
| Enventa Group GmbH | Acquiring Company | Company | A business software group expanding through these acquisitions. |
| Softbauware GmbH | Target Company | Company | An IT and software development company specializing in ERP systems. |
| Gesys GmbH & Co. KG | Target Company | Company | Provides modular software solutions for the concrete and precast industry. |
| Dr. Oliver Hahnelt | Finance Partner | Person | Led the financing aspect of the legal team. |
| Dr. Octavio DeSousa | Corporate/PE Partner | Person | Led the corporate and Private Equity aspect of the legal team. |