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Winterberg Investment X Surpasses Capital Target

Winterberg Investment X, a fund managed by Winterberg Advisory GmbH, has recently completed its second closing round, achieving remarkable success by surpassing its initial capital target. Originally aiming for between 20 and 25 million euros, the fund exceeded expectations by raising a total of 35 million euros, which includes future commitments from management.

This additional capital will significantly bolster Winterberg’s ongoing efforts to expand its Swiss platform in the field of testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) services. The fund has made two acquisitions so far and is actively seeking to acquire more small and mid-sized companies within this sector.

Located in Baar, Switzerland, TIC Holding Schweiz AG was established at the end of last year in collaboration with Yana Investment Partners, a leading European small-cap investment specialist, aiming to create a market-leading provider of accredited SERVICES in the TIC market. With two companies already acquired, a third transaction is expected to close soon.

The companies under the TIC Holding umbrella, such as Metron Measurement SA and TransGeo AG, specialize in calibrating tools and measurement instruments, alongside performing various chemical, mechanical, and other tests on industrial materials and products. They are fully accredited by the Swiss Accreditation Service (SAS). Considering the growing regulatory demands, the TIC sector is viewed as resilient during economic challenges and highly attractive to investors.

Fabian Kröher, the Chairman of the Board of TIC Holding Schweiz AG and a partner at Winterberg, noted, "Following the successful launch of TIC Holding Schweiz, potential acquisition opportunities are promising and our portfolio companies are demonstrating strong financial performance. It's no surprise our second fundraising round was significantly oversubscribed, with total potential commitments exceeding 50 million euros."

Adding to this, Ralph Nowak, another partner at Winterberg, pointed out that the firm is currently in discussions with multiple potential acquisition targets, particularly entrepreneurs seeking long-term succession solutions. “We are confident in our ability to create another relevant Swiss industrial group and to invest our investors' capital efficiently and responsibly,” he stated.

Dr. Hanspeter Bader, the founding partner of Yana Investment Partners and a board member of TIC Holding Schweiz AG, expressed his satisfaction, saying, “The exceptional demand from investors in this second round exceeded all our expectations. We are proud to have recognized the group’s growth potential early on and look forward to shaping the strategic direction of TIC Holding Schweiz AG alongside Winterberg.”

About TIC Holding Schweiz AG

TIC Holding Schweiz AG aims to become one of Switzerland's leading business groups, placing the customer at the core of its activities. The firm prioritizes quality, excellence, and diversity, actively seeking small and medium enterprises within the accredited testing, inspection, and certification domain, preferably those facing business succession scenarios. The group promotes an entrepreneurial culture while incorporating advanced technologies throughout its corporate strategies to achieve superior growth and returns.

About Winterberg Advisory GmbH

Winterberg Advisory GmbH is based in Grünwald, near Munich, and focuses on managing private equity funds, primarily targeting succession solutions within the small and medium capitalization segment. It develops buy-build-and-technologize platforms, such as TIC Holding Schweiz AG and Healthcare Holding Switzerland AG. Winterberg Group AG, meanwhile, operates from Zug, Switzerland, as an independent family office, investing selectively in private equity managed funds, real estate, and other assets. The two firms are led by their founding partners Florian Brickenstein, Fabian Kröher, Ralph Nowak, and Lorenzo Tencati.

About Yana Investment Partners

Yana Investment Partners collaborates with institutional investors, family offices, and asset managers to invest directly in high-potential private companies across Europe. The firm acts as an active owner alongside its investors in highly attractive “off-market” entrepreneurial opportunities, focusing on small-cap investments characterized by systematic partnerships with independent private equity sponsors.

For more information about TIC Holding Schweiz AG, visit www.tic-holding.ch. To learn more about Winterberg Advisory GmbH and Winterberg Group AG, check www.winterberg.group. Follow Yana Investment Partners at www.yana.partners.