HQ Equita

Investor type

PE

Founded

1992

AUM

-

Location

Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, Germany

Investment Ticket

$1-5 m

Investment Stage

Series B

Region of investment

Europe
Investor profile last updated: 18 August, 2026

Profile

NEXX Capital, formerly known as HQ Equita, is a private equity firm based in Frankfurt, Germany, founded in 1991. The firm was established by the family office of Harald Quandt and has evolved into a prominent equity partner for mid-sized companies in the German-speaking region. NEXX Capital is known for its strong emphasis on transparency, trust, and close collaboration with management teams and stakeholders. The firm operates with a team of experienced professionals who are dedicated to fostering dynamic growth and sustainable value creation.

NEXX Capital invests in a variety of sectors including industrial technology, business and IT services, software, and healthcare, with a particular focus on medical technology. The firm targets mid-sized companies in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, supporting both organic growth and add-on acquisitions. NEXX Capital manages approximately 1 billion euros in capital commitments across multiple fund generations, with a diverse base of entrepreneurial and institutional investors.

Notable investments by NEXX Capital include Brigantia Partners - a distributor/wholesale company, Avangate Security - a distributor/wholesale company, Inuit - an IT consulting and outsourcing firm, Leanfa - a hardware company, and ELOVADE Sverige - an IT consulting and outsourcing firm. These investments highlight the firm's strategic focus on sectors that drive technological advancement and operational efficiency.

Industry

IT Services Industrial Healthcare Services Fintech Financial Services Electronics Business Services (B2B) LegalTech Cloud CleanTech MedTech Transportation Software Marketing and Advertising

Contacts

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Torsten Krumm Managing Partner
Managing Partner
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Florian Wiemken Partner
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FAQs about HQ Equita

HQ Equita is a private equity firm. It backs companies at Series B, writing tickets of $1-5 m.
HQ Equita is located in Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, Germany.
HQ Equita was founded in 1992.
HQ Equita invests in companies and startups in IT Services, Industrial, Healthcare Services, Fintech, Financial Services, Electronics, Business Services (B2B), LegalTech, Cloud, CleanTech, MedTech, Transportation, Software, Marketing and Advertising.
HQ Equita invests in companies and startups in Europe.
HQ Equita invests in companies and startups at Series B.
HQ Equita usually invests $1-5 m on average.
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