# Private equity-backed companies headquartered in Germany

Tamtam tracks 53 private equity-backed companies headquartered in Germany. This list ranks the 50 largest by number of employees on LinkedIn, led by TK Elevator, Douglas and STADA Group. Their median headcount is 502. Half of them were founded in 2000 or later. The most common headquarters are Munich (7), Berlin (6) and Cologne (3).

This selection of private equity-backed German companies includes large corporations and mid-sized firms across various industrial sectors. TK Elevator, with 25,032 employees, engineers and services elevators and escalators globally. Douglas operates as a premium beauty retailer in Europe, while STADA Group manufactures pharmaceuticals. Other notable companies include Innomotics, which specializes in motors and drives, and Syntegon, which provides processing and packaging solutions for the pharmaceutical and food industries.

The companies listed show a strong presence in traditional German industrial strengths such as machinery manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, and specialized technology. Headquarters are distributed across various cities, including Düsseldorf, Munich, and Stuttgart, indicating a broad geographical spread of industrial activity within Germany.

🇩🇪 Germany · 50 companies · Updated Nov 15, 2026

| # | Company | Industry | Headquarters | Employees | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [TK Elevator](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/tk-elevator) (tkelevator.com)<br>Engineering, manufacturing, installing, modernizing, and servicing elevators, escalators, walkways, passenger boarding bridges, and residential lifts globally, with a focus on sustainable urban mobility. | Industrial Machinery Manufacturing | 🇩🇪 Düsseldorf | 25,032 |  |
| 2 | [Douglas](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/douglas) (douglas.group)<br>The group operates as Europe's leading omnichannel premium beauty destination, offering a wide assortment of fragrances, cosmetics, skincare, and hair care products across multiple brands and stores. | Retail | 🇩🇪 Düsseldorf | 6,866 | 1910 |
| 3 | [STADA Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/stada-group) (stada.com)<br>A leading pharmaceutical manufacturer providing high-quality products globally, focused on consumer healthcare, generics, and specialty pharma, with a commitment to employee development | Pharmaceutical Manufacturing | 🇩🇪 Bad Vilbel | 6,554 |  |
| 4 | [Innomotics](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/innomotics) (innomotics.com)<br>A global leader with over 150 years of engineering expertise, specializing in delivering superior motors and drives for industrial electrification and digitalization worldwide | Machinery Manufacturing | 🇩🇪 Nuremberg | 4,302 |  |
| 5 | [Syntegon](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/syntegon) (syntegon.com)<br>Syntegon specializes in processing and packaging solutions for the pharmaceutical and food industries, focusing on safety, quality, and sustainability | Automation Machinery Manufacturing | 🇩🇪 Stuttgart | 4,077 |  |
| 6 | [INNIO Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/innio-group) (innio.com)<br>Provides innovative power generation and compression solutions with AI digital platform, supporting sustainable energy management and transition globally. | Energy Technology | 🇩🇪 Munich | 2,781 |  |
| 7 | [All4Labels - Global Packaging Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/all4labels-global-packaging-group) (all4labels.com)<br>A global label manufacturer specializing in digital printing for home & personal care, food & beverage industries, providing pressure sensitive, shrink sleeve, and security labels | Packaging and Containers Manufacturing | 🇩🇪 Witzhave | 2,387 |  |
| 8 | [AVIV Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/aviv-group) (aviv-group.com)<br>A leading real estate tech company in Europe, part of Axel Springer, with a mission to help everyone find their perfect place | Technology, Information and Internet | 🇩🇪 Berlin | 2,100 |  |
| 9 | [BayWa r.e.](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/baywa-r-e) (baywa-re.com)<br>Global leader in renewable energy development, asset management, and energy solutions provider, with a commitment to sustainability and a diverse, inclusive workplace | Renewable Energy Power Generation | 🇩🇪 Munich | 1,900 | 2013 |
| 10 | [Keenfinity Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/keenfinity-group) (keenfinity-group.com)<br>Provider of advanced video surveillance, intrusion detection, access control, and professional audio communication systems for global security and connectivity. | Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing | 🇩🇪 Munich | 1,548 |  |
| 11 | [Bosch Security and Safety Systems](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/bosch-security-and-safety-systems) (keenfinity-group.com)<br>Design and manufacture of security and communication products including video surveillance, access control, intrusion alarms, and professional communication systems. | Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing | 🇩🇪 Munich | 1,543 | 1920 |
| 12 | [Aenova Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/aenova-group) (aenova-group.com)<br>Global pharmaceutical and healthcare company with a focus on developing and producing life-saving and life-enhancing products, impacting millions of patients worldwide | Pharmaceutical Manufacturing | 🇩🇪 Starnberg | 1,381 | 2008 |
| 13 | [Aareon Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/aareon-group) (aareon.com)<br>A leading provider of SaaS solutions for the European property industry, digitalizing property management with user-oriented software to simplify processes and create new value | Software Development | 🇩🇪 Mainz | 1,308 |  |
| 14 | [BESTSECRET Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/bestsecret-group) (careers.bestsecret.com)<br>Leading European membership-only destination for premium and luxury off-price fashion, providing overstock clearance solutions for brands and high-end retail options for members. | Retail Apparel and Fashion | 🇩🇪 Aschheim | 1,202 | 2007 |
| 15 | [Roehm](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/roehm) (roehm.com)<br>Global supplier of methacrylate chemicals with a focus on quality, reliability, and innovation Offering a range of products in two business segments | Chemical Manufacturing | 🇩🇪 Darmstadt | 980 |  |
| 16 | [Mauser](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/mauser) (mauserpackaging.com)<br>A leading global provider of industrial packaging solutions, with over 120 years of experience, offering plastic packaging, steel and fiber drums, and IBCs | Packaging and Containers Manufacturing | 🇩🇪 Brühl | 863 | 1896 |
| 17 | [The Quality Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/the-quality-group) (tqgg.com)<br>Home to Germany's leading supplement brands, ESN and More Nutrition, this company provides beneficial nutritional solutions to people, setting new benchmarks for science-backed products. | Wellness and Fitness Services | 🇩🇪 Elmshorn | 860 | 2021 |
| 18 | [HSE - Home Shopping Europe GmbH](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/hse-home-shopping-europe-gmbh) (jobs.hse.com)<br>A leading provider of live commerce in Europe, offering TV channels, online shopping, and an app for curated fashion, beauty, and home products | Online and Mail Order Retail | 🇩🇪 Ismaning | 732 | 1995 |
| 19 | [VON POLL IMMOBILIEN](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/von-poll-immobilien) (von-poll.com)<br>Providing a range of real estate services from property valuation to closing deals, ensuring a smooth transition for owners and buyers | Real Estate | 🇩🇪 Frankfurt | 611 | 2000 |
| 20 | [Deutsche Funkturm](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/deutsche-funkturm) (dfmg.de)<br>A leading infrastructure provider in Germany, offering services to mobile network operators, broadcasters, and authorities with a focus on LTE and 5G technologies | Telecommunications | 🇩🇪 Leverkusen | 600 | 2002 |
| 21 | [Skytanking](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/skytanking) (skytanking.com)<br>An international company specializing in independent aviation services, fueling over 2 million aircraft per year at 93 airports worldwide | Airlines and Aviation | 🇩🇪 Hamburg | 582 | 1999 |
| 22 | [PŸUR \| Tele Columbus](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/pyur-tele-columbus) (telecolumbus.com)<br>A leading German fiber network operator providing high-speed internet, phone, TV services, and custom fiber solutions to residential and business customers nationwide | Telecommunications | 🇩🇪 Berlin | 581 |  |
| 23 | [Orizon](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/orizon-augsburg) (orizon.de)<br>A leading German company offers a comprehensive range of HR services including staffing, outsourcing, career guidance, and project management across various industries | Staffing and Recruiting | 🇩🇪 Augsburg | 545 | 1978 |
| 24 | [AKQUINET](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/akquinet) (akquinet.com)<br>Strategic development partner with over 1,000 experts offering IT solutions, software development, industry solutions, IT outsourcing, and cloud services in multiple countries | IT Services and IT Consulting | 🇩🇪 Hamburg | 513 | 2002 |
| 25 | [a&o Hostels](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/a-and-o-hostels) (aohostels.com)<br>Largest independent European hostel chain offering diverse affordable accommodations, sustainable practices, and community engagement through education, arts, and sports. | Hospitality | 🇩🇪 Berlin | 502 | 2000 |
| 26 | [IDnow](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/idnow) (idnow.io)<br>A leading identity proofing platform provider in Europe, offering a range of verification solutions with high security standards and maximum user conversion | Software Development | 🇩🇪 Munich | 452 | 2014 |
| 27 | [Hünnebeck by BrandSafway](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/hunnebeck-by-brandsafway) (huennebeck.com)<br>A global provider of wall and slab formwork, shoring solutions, and safety equipment for construction projects worldwide, with a rich history dating back to 1929 | Construction | 🇩🇪 Ratingen | 437 | 1929 |
| 28 | [Paessler GmbH](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/paessler-gmbh) (paessler.com)<br>Provides monitoring solutions for IT, OT, and IoT infrastructures to optimize resources, reduce energy consumption, and support sustainability efforts. | Software Development | 🇩🇪 Nuremberg | 404 | 1997 |
| 29 | [Adragos Pharma](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/adragos-pharma) (adragos-pharma.com)<br>International contract development and manufacturing organization providing end-to-end production of small and large molecule drug products across multiple global sites. | Pharmaceutical Manufacturing | 🇩🇪 Munich | 379 | 2020 |
| 30 | [Secop](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/secop) (secop.com)<br>Secop specializes in developing advanced hermetic compressor technologies and cooling solutions for commercial refrigeration, focusing on stationary and mobile cooling applications globally | Mechanical Or Industrial Engineering | 🇩🇪 Flensburg | 356 | 2010 |
| 31 | [BURGER KING Deutschland GmbH](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/burger-king-deutschland-gmbh) (burgerking.de)<br>A fast-food chain with over 750 restaurants in Germany, focusing on quality, innovation, and employee development in a fun, diverse environment | Food and Beverage Services | 🇩🇪 Hanover | 315 |  |
| 32 | [Diamant Software GmbH](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/diamant-software-gmbh) (diamant-software.de)<br>Provides software development and IT services focused on delivering tailored solutions to businesses in various industries, based in Germany. | Software Development | 🇩🇪 Bielefeld | 280 | 1980 |
| 33 | [EAT HAPPY GROUP \| FCF Holding GmbH](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/eat-happy-group-fcf-holding-gmbh) (eathappygroup.com)<br>Unites various food brands like EAT HAPPY, YUZU, WAKAME, THE SUSHI LAB, and CANDY CUISINE, offering sushi, Asian snacks, and desserts across Europe. | Food and Beverage Manufacturing | 🇩🇪 Cologne | 274 |  |
| 34 | [ATG Entertainment DE](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/atg-entertainment-de) (atgentertainment.de)<br>The company operates theaters in multiple cities, produces and promotes shows, and offers ticketing services, making it a leading player in the theater industry | Entertainment Providers | 🇩🇪 Cologne | 262 |  |
| 35 | [PAIR Finance](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/pair-finance) (pairfinance.com)<br>Leading fintech providing digital debt collection and receivables management services using artificial intelligence, behavioral psychology, and data science for business and consumer support. | Financial Services | 🇩🇪 Berlin | 248 | 2016 |
| 36 | [GUS Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/gus-group) (gus-erp.com)<br>provides web-based ERP software tailored for process industry, ensuring regulatory compliance and supporting digital transformation for mid-sized companies | Software Development | 🇩🇪 Cologne | 223 | 1980 |
| 37 | [Apleona BS GmbH](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/apleona-bs-gmbh) (apleona.com)<br>This company provides fully integrated facility management services to a leading international bank for over 20 years, including technical, financial, and security services | Facilities Services | 🇩🇪 Neu-Isenburg | 213 |  |
| 38 | [r2p Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/r2p-group) (r2p.com)<br>A global technology company in the mobile transport sector, offering intelligent systems for CCTV, Passenger Information, Tracking, and Fleet Management | Truck Transportation | 🇩🇪 Flensburg | 208 | 2009 |
| 39 | [Cognis](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/cognis) (basf.com)<br>A global supplier of specialty chemicals and nutritional ingredients focusing on wellness, sustainability, and renewable raw materials for various industries | Chemical Manufacturing | 🇩🇪 Monheim | 208 | 1865 |
| 40 | [LKC](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/lkc) (lkc.de)<br>A leading audit and tax advisory firm in Germany with over 600 motivated employees providing full-service solutions for businesses and individuals Specialized in transactions and audits | Financial Services | 🇩🇪 Munich | 189 |  |
| 41 | [ONYX Power](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/onyx-power) (onyx-power.com)<br>Energy experts dedicated to Europe's energy transition Backed by experienced investors, we develop durable and innovative power-generation solutions for reliable, accessible, and affordable energy | Utilities | 🇩🇪 Berlin | 183 | 2019 |
| 42 | [Webhelp Deutschland](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/webhelp-deutschland) (webhelp.com)<br>The company focuses on making business more human by enhancing customer experiences and providing business solutions for leading brands worldwide | Outsourcing and Offshoring Consulting | 🇩🇪 Dortmund | 148 | 2000 |
| 43 | [SoftProject](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/softproject) (softproject.com)<br>A company specializing in digitizing and automating business processes across all industries since 2000, with a global presence and over 120 employees | IT Services and IT Consulting | 🇩🇪 Ettlingen | 136 | 2000 |
| 44 | [ACTICO](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/actico) (actico.com)<br>A global leader in intelligent automation and digital decisioning, providing software solutions for enhanced decision-making, risk management, regulatory compliance, fraud prevention, and operational optimization | Software Development | 🇩🇪 Friedrichshafen | 132 | 2015 |
| 45 | [pro optik](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/pro-optik) (prooptik.de)<br>Third largest optical retail group in Germany, offering affordable prices, wide selection, high quality, and comprehensive customer services nationwide. | Retail | 🇩🇪 Wendlingen | 121 | 1987 |
| 46 | [Rapid Data](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/rapid-data) (rapid-data.de)<br>PE-backed software provider for the funeral service industry in Europe offering ERP and CRM solutions, expanding operations, and pursuing M&A for growth | Software Development | 🇩🇪 Berlin | 113 | 1989 |
| 47 | [finanzen.net GmbH](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/finanzen-net-gmbh) (finanzen.net)<br>A leading provider of financial information and services with a focus on real-time market data, news, and interactive tools for stock trading | Financial Services | 🇩🇪 Karlsruhe | 112 |  |
| 48 | [LoQu Optical Group GmbH](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/loqu-optical-group-gmbh) (loqu.net)<br>Innovative eyewear and hearing solutions company with a focus on digital, data-driven strategies and direct-to-consumer approach Emphasizes growth, modernization, and customer-centricity | Retail | 🇩🇪 Bad Kreuznach | 44 | 1989 |
| 49 | [Dream Global Advisors Germany GmbH](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/dream-global-advisors-germany-gmbh)<br>A European asset management platform overseeing a diverse portfolio of office, industrial, and mixed-use properties with extensive investment volume | Real Estate | 🇩🇪 Frankfurt | 37 | 2011 |
| 50 | [LFPI Hospitality Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/lfpi-hospitality-group) (lfpihotels.de)<br>A Paris-based Private Equity Group managing over three billion euros in assets, investing in Private Equity, real estate, funds, and Mezzanine for institutional investors | Hospitality | 🇩🇪 Bad Homburg | 26 | 2010 |

## How this list is built

Every company on this list has a Tamtam company profile. The industry is the one the company gives on LinkedIn; categories such as SaaS or fintech are classified by Tamtam's AI from the company's website and LinkedIn page; and the headquarters city must match the company's own address. Companies are ranked by the number of employees on LinkedIn, and the list is refreshed every night. Classifications can be wrong, so treat the list as a starting point rather than an official ranking. Last updated Nov 15, 2026.

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