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25 Years of Closing Deals 🎉 A quarter of a century filled with entrepreneurship, exciting transactions, and strong partnerships – and that’s a milestone worth celebrating! But how did it all begin? 25 years ago, Mark Miller and Michael Moritz founded Carlsquare and the journey since then has been nothing short of remarkable. In a special anniversary interview, our founders share their reflections: exclusive personal insights, inspiring stories, and a glimpse into the DNA of Carlsquare. A big thank you to all our clients, investors, partners, and of course our incredible team who made this journey possible. Here’s to the next 25 years! #Carlsquare #MergersAndAcquisitions #Milestone

Carlsquare exclusively advised Levine Leichtman Capital Partners, LLC (“LLCP”) on the acquisition financing of ENTRO Service GmbH. Established in 2022, ENTRO provides testing, inspection, repair and installation services to entrance, fire safety and access control systems. With its holistic and OEM-independent service offering, ENTRO supports its more than 4,500 customers to navigate increasingly strict regulatory requirements for operational safety and to enable optimized operational efficiency. With the secured financing, LLCP will support ENTRO’s ambitious growth plans beyond the DACH region to create a European leader, while strengthening LLCP’s footprint in the European business services sector.   Many thanks to Levine Leichtman Capital Partners, LLC, Josh Kaufman, Matthias Tabbert and Tobias Linde for putting their trust in Carlsquare. Congratulations to Daniel Gebler, Constantin v. Wiedersperg and Christian Fink for securing another ENTRO related debt transaction, after their advisory role to the founders of ENTRO on the MBO in 2024, which was also recognized by Debtwire as Small Cap Deal of the Year 2024. #WeCloseDeals #MergersAndAcquisitions #Carlsquare #debtadvisory #business #services

Carlsquare advised Vectron Systems on the 100% sale of acardo group ag to Verve The transaction marks a strategic step for Verve to expand its European presence in consumer activation, adding access to established retailer networks, strong sales expertise, and proven couponing and cashback solutions. acardo is a leading German provider of digital consumer activation solutions, integrated with POS systems in 5,600+ retail stores and apps of major retailers like Edeka, Kaufland, and Müller. Its clients include global CPG leaders such as Unilever, Nestlé, and Coca-Cola. With this acquisition, Verve strengthens its position as a European adtech platform delivering measurable outcomes at scale for demand-side clients. Congratulations to Mark Miller, Mischa Krause, Paul Knuth, Moritz Güldner and Philippe Weissenborn for driving this successful transaction in the consumer and internet sector. Learn more via the link in the comments. #WeCloseDeals #MergersAndAcquisitions #Carlsquare #adtech #consumeractivation 

Excited to share that I’ll be at #Bits25 in Munich! 🚀 As we further expand Financial Services & FinTech at Carlsquare, I’m especially looking forward to meeting founders and innovators in FinTech, RegTech, and WealthTech — and exploring how we can support ambitious transactions in these sectors. Bits & Pretzels brings together 7,500+ minds from across tech and innovation. For me, it’s all about building new connections, sharing ideas, and driving growth in the financial technology ecosystem. If you’re passionate about the future of finance, regulation, or wealth management — let’s connect! I’m keen to exchange thoughts on trends, challenges, and opportunities, and to grow our network in the FinTech space. See you in Munich! 🙌 #Bits25 #Networking #Innovation #FinTech #RegTech #WealthTech #FinancialServices #TechConference #Leadership #carlsquare #TechConference #GrowthMindset #carlsquare

Join Our M&A Team in Frankfurt! As an Associate at a global leader in M&A, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping transformative industry deals. Working within small, highly collaborative teams, you'll have the opportunity to engage with some of the brightest minds in entrepreneurship, investment, and corporate finance. With Carlsquare, you'll gain invaluable experience that will set you up for long-term success, no matter where your career takes you. Apply now for our open Associate position and discover more about the role through the link in the comments. #Hiring #MergersAndAcquisitions #WeCloseDeals

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New Carlsquare Sector Report – The Modern Data Software Landscape Our latest report explores: 🔹 The core components of modern data infrastructure 🔹 The impact of data growth & cloud adoption 🔹 The trends shaping tomorrow’s data-driven organizations In a nutshell: 🔹 90% of the world’s data was created in the last 2 years – most of it unstructured 🔹 60% of all corporate data is now cloud-based (up from 25% in 2015) 🔹 Cloud + AI adoption, alongside regulatory & security demands, are reshaping how organizations manage, process & protect data This report breaks down the essential building blocks of the modern data stack – covering data access, compliance, orchestration, observability, integration, storage, and analytics. We highlight how these layers interconnect to support secure, scalable, and intelligent data-driven organizations. Dive in to see why high-quality, well-governed data the foundation for effective use of AI. Download the full report via the link in the comments. Carlsquare has advised on landmark transactions across data integration, automation, and governance. For questions, feel free to reach out to: Susan Blanco John A. Cooper Jon Tingling Travis Mahoney, CFA David Lamb Rushi Amin Metin S. Akshay Krishnan #Data #Software #cloud #manda

Carlsquare advised the shareholders of Südvolt GmbH on the sale to BKW AG. Founded in 2012 in Munich, Südvolt is one of the last independent balancing services providers in Germany. As a certified Virtual Power Plant (VPP) operator, Südvolt is uniquely connected to all four German TSOs, serving more than 70 customers with over 200 units and a marketed capacity of 1 GW. With the acquisition, BKW enters the German balancing services market and strengthens its position in one of Europe’s most significant flexibility markets, supporting the company’s Solutions 2030 strategy. Carlsquare has a proven track record in the energy and infrastructure sector, advising clients on cross-border transactions and strategic growth initiatives. We thank the team of Südvolt for their trust in Carlsquare. Congratulations to our deal team: Mathias Möhrpahl, Caspar Graf Stauffenberg, Andreas G. Zetzsche, Laura Schläger, Frederic Quade, Leonard Bierbaum. Learn more via the link in the comments. #Carlsquare #MergersAndAcquisitions #Energy #Flexibility #VirtualPowerPlant #Renewables #Transition #Germany #Switzerland

Carlsquare advised Deutsche Beteiligungs AG on the acquisition of MAIT for business from 3i Group plc. This transaction marks the beginning of a new growth phase for MAIT, one of the top digital transformation partners for the industrial mid-market, supported by DBAG’s sector expertise, international network, and proven buy-and-build strategy. This transaction represents a unique milestone for Carlsquare: having previously advised 3i on its initial investment in MAIT in 2021, Carlsquare has now supported DBAG on the successful acquisition.   Headquartered in Rottweil, MAIT the leading digitalisation partner for the manufacturing industry in DACH and and a top-10 mid-market IT consultancy and software integration firm with more than 25 locations across DACH and Benelux, around 900 employees and 7,000 customers. Deutsche Beteiligungs AG is one of Germany’s most renowned private equity firms with a strong focus on mid-market growth champions. 3i Group plc is a leading international private equity investor. This deal underlines Carlsquare’s strong expertise in the IT services & software sector, and our ability to deliver fast and seamless execution in complex processes. Many thanks to Lucas Herbert, Philipp Hof, Nikolas Schmitte, and Lisa Mara Fischer (Deutsche Beteiligungs AG) for placing their trust in Carlsquare.   Congratulations to the deal team: Daniel Garlipp, Nils Zettelmeyer, Mischa Krause, Sascha Overkamp, Felix Beuttler, Florian Peterburs, Moritz Güldner, and Moritz Herweh #WeCloseDeals #Carlsquare #MergersAndAcquisitions #Software #DigitalTransformation #PrivateEquity