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QE-3  EQUITY PARTNERS


 

SUCCESSFUL IN THE SME SECTOR

  

QE-3 is the partner for business successions. We see ourselves as an industrial holding company with a "Best Owner" approach. This means we support companies during phases where our ownership expertise optimally facilitates the next growth step. QE-3 focuses on sustainable corporate investments in the technology sector, aiming for long-term investments in hidden champions of the SME sector.

Medium-sized enterprises are innovative, lean, agile, and highly responsible. We assist in preserving these qualities while keeping pace with the growing dynamics of a connected world. Therefore, we enhance the performance of our companies and support them financially, strategically, and operationally during this growth phase.

 






ENTREPRENEURSHIP –        TECHNOLOGY EXPERTISE – TRANSACTION EXPERIENCE



The QE-3 team possesses extensive experience from management and executive roles in both corporations and medium-sized enterprises. We operate under the principle of the "Honourable Merchant," which emphasizes values such as honesty, reliability, and integrity as the foundation of our actions.


The industrial holding company represents stability and medium-sized entrepreneurship. We understand the principles of economic interrelations and possess extensive expertise in the technologies of our core markets. Collectively, the team has conducted several dozen transactions in the technology sector.



FOR INVESTORS

 

QE-3 is supported by a select group of entrepreneurially minded private investors. The team comprises M&A specialists and entrepreneurs who structure suitable investments and manage the participations. The investment focus is on majority stakes in German medium-sized companies, which we combine into successful platforms.

 


A key investment criterion is a professional management team and a proven, technologically unique product. The investment horizon is long-term, as the group of investors provides their capital outside of time-limited fund structures.




FOR ENTREPENEURS

 

 

QE-3 acquires majority stakes in medium-sized technology companies. Our investment approach is cross-sectoral, with a preference for manufacturing companies and selected scalable business models in the service sector. We seek companies that have proven to be at the technological forefront and are on the verge of the next development stage. QE-3 provides the stability and strength to support this progression.




 


 


How do you develop attractive returns today?

We have a clear answer to this.


 

 


FOR MANAGER

 

 

As a managing director for a medium-sized innovation leader, you can achieve significant impact in a short time and benefit from this success in two ways: through your salary as a managing director and through direct participation as an active co-investor. Success lies in your hands.

The operational management of a portfolio company has every opportunity to develop the company in the long term and sustainably increase its value. We do not claim any right to intervene in the company's day-to-day operations; however, we are happy to provide the management with our extensive expertise and experience when needed.

 



INVESTMENT CRITERIA:

 

  • Clearly identifiable causes of profitability (USP) 
  • Unique product and service concept 
  • Loyal customer base 
  • Expandable corporate substance 
  • High employee potential and motivation 
  • Current revenue between €2 – 250 million 
  • Clear starting points for support from QE-3


 



STRATEGY


QE-3 focuses on established, successful companies with proven concepts and positive, stable cash flows. The emphasis is on companies that have not yet reached market saturation but are currently facing challenges in growth due to factors such as financing issues, lack of process orientation, or limited networks. These companies offer tested and scalable products or services that can be integrated into a platform strategy.

The investment strategy is cross-sectoral, with a preference for manufacturing companies and selected scalable business models in the service sector. The focus is on companies that have proven to be at the technological forefront and are on the verge of the next development stage. QE-3 provides the stability and strength to support this progression.



SECTORS OF INTEREST :  TECHNOLOGY


INFRASTRUCTURE AND ENVIROMENTAL TECHNOLOGY                                                

The technological and political environment is driving strong market dynamics, particularly in the areas of broadband expansion, Industry 4.0, AI, and the digitalization of the energy transition.


MECANICAL- AND PLANT ENGINEERING


The rapid pace of technological development continuously opens up new application possibilities, for example in the fields of automation and robotics.


 

METAL- AND ELECTRONIC INDUSTRIES                                                             

Overall positive outlook, with a positive impact driven by innovation.

 

MEDICAL- AND HEALTH TECHNOLOGY


Demographic change ensures a steadily growing market.




COURAGE,  PERSEVERANCE  &  PASSION



 

Don Allum, born in 1937, was an English rower and the first person to cross the Atlantic in both directions in a rowing boat named QE-3. 

In March 1971, after 73 days at sea, Allum and his cousin Geoff Allum reached Harrison Point in Barbados with their rowing boat, the Dory QE3. In September 1987, Allum completed his westward crossing of the Atlantic, traveling from St. John’s in Newfoundland to Dooagh on Achill Island. The journey took 77 days.

We derive our company’s mission from Don Allum’s extraordinary achievements. Like him, we tackle entrepreneurial challenges with high commitment and tenacity, turning them into successful and profitable ventures. 


 


 

About us:

 

 



DD-Ing.  Norbert Hinz

Managing Partner

 

 He served as Head of the Advisory Board at the World Economics Council and as Senior Partner at Saaman AG.
Previously, he held various management and board positions, including roles at Mitsubishi Electric, Rockwell International, Mettler Toledo, and Oerlikon. He also served as an advisor with a focus on technology and the operationalization of growth strategies, transformations, and productivity improvements.
                                                Most recently, he acted as Group CEO and President of Wessel-Werke Holding, which operates production sites in                                                        Germany, China, Hong Kong, the USA, and Eastern Europe.


 


Dr. Michael Peterseim 

Managing Partner

 

 After completing his studies in physics and business administration, followed by earning a PhD, he worked for the strategy consultancy Roland Berger.
Subsequently, he held board positions in various companies, including serving as CFO/CRO at Thomas Cook, CEO at Grundig, and Managing Director at Clinton, overseeing the major brands Camp David and Soccx.
In all of these roles, his focus was on process-oriented value enhancement, growth management, and M&A transactions.

 




Hans -Peter Haase

Head Advisor

 

 After his tenure as Managing Director responsible for Sales and Marketing at Bosch-Siemens Hausgeräte GmbH (BSH), he assumed the role of President and CEO of the US company. His responsibilities focused on establishing foreign subsidiaries and acquiring companies for integration into BSH. This also included serving as President of CECED, the European home appliance industry association.
Prior to his time at BSH, he was responsible for the Spanish branch of Robert Bosch GmbH. As a management  

                                           consultant, he worked with various companies on developing and implementing strategies, including the turnaround of 

                                           Grundig’s sales company. In addition, he served as Chairman of the Supervisory Board of ALNO AG.