DACH and neighbouring economies
Geographical focus
>30
Portfolio companies [[2]]
BU
$7+
BILLION
Capital raised
€2.65
BILLION
BU fund IV
>160
TRANSACTIONS
Since inception
Equity capital for mid-sized companies across the DACH region and neighboring economies
BU is a leading investment firm with offices Zug, Munich, Amsterdam, Milan, and London. With more than €7 billion in assets under management, BU is the largest mid-cap investor headquartered in the DACH region [[1]].
The funds advised by BU focus on investments in mid-sized companies across the DACH region and neighbouring economies. With the mission to be the partner of choice for entrepreneurs and family-owned businesses, BU seeks to partner with market leaders and “hidden champions” with strong management teams and breakout potential. BU targets equity investments between €50–€500 million and is currently investing from BU Fund IV, a €2.65 billion fund.
Since its founding in 2015, the funds advised by BU have invested in more than 160 companies, thereby creating over 11,000 jobs for a total of nearly 32,000 employees.
As a strategic partner, BU helps entrepreneurs and families develop, internationalize, and digitize their businesses, while generating sustainable value on a responsible basis with the next generation in mind.