Capiton AG

General contacts
Investor type

PE / VC

Founded

1999

AUM

$1 600 M

Location

Berlin, Berlin, Germany

Investment Ticket

$50-100 m

Investment Stage

Series B Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

Europe

ESG Focus

Impact investor
Investor profile last updated: 21 August, 2026

Profile

Capiton AG is a private equity firm based in Berlin, Germany, focusing on mid-sized companies within the DACH region. Established as a partner-oriented firm, Capiton is led by a team committed to collaboration with management teams to drive growth. The firm differentiates itself through its extensive market experience and entrepreneurial thinking, making it an esteemed partner for medium-sized enterprises seeking sustainable growth opportunities.

Capiton AG specializes in high-tech industrials, healthcare, and life sciences sectors. The firm targets companies with annual revenues between €50 and €300 million, usually in the DACH region. Capiton currently manages around €1.6 billion in fund volume. Its investment strategy places a strong emphasis on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors throughout the investment process, ensuring responsible investment practices.

Notable portfolio companies include Wundex, a service provider in the healthcare sector that expanded to become a market leader in Germany with Capiton's support. Other significant investments are in companies like AlphaPet Ventures and AEMtec Group, showcasing Capiton's strength in turning potential into dominance in the respective niches.

Industry

HealthTech Biotechnology Business Services (B2B) Chemicals Consumer Products Consumer Services (B2C) Healthcare Services Pharmaceuticals Software MedTech Technology Life Sciences SaaS

Capiton AG Funds

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capiton II
Private Equity (PE)
Consumer Products
Consumer Services (B2C)
Healthcare Services
SaaS
Software
Series B
Late Stage (Series C+)
Europe
$5-10 m
$190 M
August 2003
capiton III
Private Equity (PE)
Consumer Products
Consumer Services (B2C)
Healthcare Services
SaaS
Software
Series B
Late Stage (Series C+)
Europe
$5-10 m
$250 M
June 2007
capiton IV
Private Equity (PE)
Consumer Products
Consumer Services (B2C)
Healthcare Services
SaaS
Software
Series B
Late Stage (Series C+)
Europe
$5-10 m
$370 M
August 2010

Contacts

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Fritjof Franz Managing Partner
Managing Partner
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Christoph Karbenk Managing Partner und Vorstand
Managing Partner und Vorstand
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LinkedIn
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FAQs about Capiton AG

Capiton AG is a venture capital and private equity firm. It backs companies at Series B and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $50-100 m.
Capiton AG is located in Berlin, Berlin, Germany.
Capiton AG was founded in 1999.
Capiton AG invests in companies and startups in HealthTech, Biotechnology, Business Services (B2B), Chemicals, Consumer Products, Consumer Services (B2C), Healthcare Services, Pharmaceuticals, Software, MedTech, Technology, Life Sciences, SaaS.
Capiton AG invests in companies and startups in Europe.
Capiton AG invests in companies and startups at Series B, Late Stage (Series C+).
Capiton AG usually invests $50-100 m on average.
Capiton AG has around $1 600m assets under management.
Capiton AG last fund was created/launched in 2010-08-10
Yes, Capiton AG is impact investor.
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