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Winterberg Investment X Reaches Hard Cap Amid Strong Demand

Winterberg Investment X, a fund under the guidance of Winterberg Advisory GmbH, has marked a significant achievement by successfully completing its second closing, reaching a hard cap of €35 million. This closing has notably exceeded the target equity range, which was between €20 and €25 million. The oversubscription reflects robust demand from investors eager to participate in this promising opportunity.

The funds amassed from this closing will be utilized to advance Winterberg's strategy focusing on the Swiss accredited testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) services sector. The fund aims to continue growing its series of acquisitions of small and mid-sized Swiss companies within this industry, having already completed two acquisitions to date.

Background on TIC Holding Schweiz AG

In collaboration with the funds managed by Yana Investment Partners, a prominent name in European small-cap investments, Winterberg has laid the foundations for TIC Holding Schweiz AG. This new platform aims to establish itself as a leading provider in Switzerland's TIC market. The goal is not just to accumulate companies but to create a comprehensive, enhancing ecosystem that upgrades testing, inspection, and certification services in Switzerland.

The existing acquisitions, Metron Measurement SA and TransGeo AG, specialize in the calibration of measurement tools and industrial material testing, respectively. Both firms are accredited by the Swiss Accreditation Service (SAS), ensuring their compliance with necessary regulations. The TIC sector is witnessing a steady rise in demand, attributed primarily to increasing regulatory requirements making it an attractive avenue for investment.

Comments from Leadership

Fabian Kröher, the Chairman of the Board for TIC Holding Schweiz AG and a partner at Winterberg, remarked on the overwhelming success during this period. He noted that the second closing saw total potential commitments exceeding €50 million, reflecting the confidence investors have in the growth potential of the sector and the strategic vision of the holding company.

Similarly, Ralph Nowak, also a partner at Winterberg, expressed enthusiasm about the discussions underway with new acquisition targets, particularly owner-managed firms seeking long-term succession solutions. This forward-looking progress indicates Winterberg's confidence in successfully building a significant industrial group in Switzerland while efficiently deploying investor capital.

Dr. Hanspeter Bader, a founding partner of Yana Investment Partners, echoed the positive sentiment regarding investor demand; he expressed pride in early recognition of TIC Holding's potential and looks forward to helping steer its future direction.

Goals of TIC Holding Schweiz AG

TIC Holding Schweiz aims to firmly establish itself as a central player in Switzerland's TIC market. With a client-centric vision, the holding company emphasizes quality, excellence, and diversification. It actively pursues small to medium-sized enterprises in the TIC sector, particularly those in need of succession solutions, to cultivate an entrepreneurial ecosystem that drives innovation and growth.

By leveraging advanced technology across all levels of operation, TIC Holding is set on achieving above-average growth and returns, ensuring a sustainable path forward.

About Winterberg Advisory GmbH and Yana Investment Partners

Winterberg Advisory GmbH, located in Grünwald near Munich, focuses on managing private equity funds that primarily target solutions for succession in the small and mid-cap segments. Alongside, Yana Investment Partners engages with institutions and family offices to invest in outstanding privately held companies throughout Europe, actively participating in