DPE Deutsche Private Equity GmbH

General contacts
Investor type

PE

Founded

2007

AUM

$3 000 M

Location

Munich, Bavaria, Germany

Investment Ticket

$50-100 m

Investment Stage

Series A Seed Series B Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

Europe
Investor profile last updated: 21 August, 2026

Profile

DPE Deutsche Private Equity GmbH is a private equity firm based in Munich, established in 2007. The firm was founded by Marc Thiery and operates with a team of around 60 professionals dedicated to investments in mid-sized companies. DPE emphasizes a spirit of partnership and expertise, distinguishing itself through its focus on growth capital and succession solutions for companies in the DACH region (Germany, Austria, and Switzerland).

DPE primarily invests in medium-sized companies across sectors such as industrial, digital, healthcare services, software, and financial services. The firm typically invests between EUR 10 million and EUR 250 million, spanning a range of Series A through late-stage investments. DPE manages assets totaling over EUR 3 billion across five fund generations, supported by institutional and private investors globally.

DPE's notable investments include portfolio companies like Eraneos - a digital transformation consultancy, Mehler Systems - a protective systems provider, and various other mid-sized companies. With a focus on long-term value creation and a commitment to responsible investments, DPE supports sustainable growth initiatives within its portfolio.

Industry

Digital Financial Services Fintech Food and Beverage Foodtech Healthcare Services Industrial SaaS Software MedTech Energy HealthTech Marketing and Advertising Security Transportation

DPE Deutsche Private Equity GmbH Funds

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DPE Continuation Fund I
Private Equity (PE)
Financial Services
Fintech
Food and Beverage
Foodtech
Healthcare Services
Marketing and Advertising
SaaS
Security
Software
Transportation
Energy
HealthTech
Series B
Late Stage (Series C+)
Europe
$5-10 m
$720 M
September 2022

Contacts

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Marc Thiery Managing Partner und Gründer
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Guido Prehn Managing Partner
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FAQs about DPE Deutsche Private Equity GmbH

DPE Deutsche Private Equity GmbH is a private equity firm. It backs companies at Series A, Seed, Series B and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $50-100 m.
DPE Deutsche Private Equity GmbH is located in Munich, Bavaria, Germany.
DPE Deutsche Private Equity GmbH was founded in 2007.
DPE Deutsche Private Equity GmbH invests in companies and startups in Digital, Financial Services, Fintech, Food and Beverage, Foodtech, Healthcare Services, Industrial, SaaS, Software, MedTech, Energy, HealthTech, Marketing and Advertising, Security, Transportation.
DPE Deutsche Private Equity GmbH invests in companies and startups in Europe.
DPE Deutsche Private Equity GmbH invests in companies and startups at Series A, Seed, Series B, Late Stage (Series C+).
DPE Deutsche Private Equity GmbH usually invests $50-100 m on average.
DPE Deutsche Private Equity GmbH has around $3 000m assets under management.
DPE Deutsche Private Equity GmbH last fund was created/launched in 2022-09-28
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