Odewald Private Equity

General contacts

Investor type

VC / PE

Founded

2007

AUM

$350 M

Location

Berlin, Berlin, Germany

Investment Ticket

$50-100 m

Investment Stage

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

Region of investment

Europe

Investor profile last updated: 21 August, 2026

Profile

Odewald Private Equity is a private equity firm based in Germany, focused on investing in medium-sized companies in the German-speaking regions. The firm is led by partners with extensive experience in the Mittelstand (SME) sector, which allows them to provide a deep understanding of the local market and challenges. The team consists of seasoned partners and qualified investment managers, creating a balance of experience and innovative approaches.

Odewald Private Equity invests primarily in established businesses looking for succession solutions or seeking capital for growth. They focus on industries that form the backbone of the Mittelstand, and offer tailored investment solutions to ensure long-term value creation. The firm primarily operates within Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, as its core regions.

Their portfolio includes a variety of companies, such as Media Central, a company that helps other firms enhance their presence; Bäckerei Schmidt, a bakery chain; and Helmut Klingel (Klingel Medical), a key player in the medical devices sector. The firm's approach emphasizes the development of joint strategies with portfolio companies to ensure both financial and sustainable growth.

Industry

Transportation Mobile/Apps Foodtech Food and Beverage Fashion/Beauty Electronics Marketing and Advertising Industrial Healthcare Services Education Consumer Products Business Services (B2B) Technology IT Services SaaS Software

Odewald Private Equity Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
Odewald KMU Fund I	Private Equity (PE)	Healthcare Services IT Services SaaS Software	Series B Late Stage (Series C+)	Europe	$5-10 m	$160 M	May 2025

Contacts

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Heiko Arnold Managing Partner

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Oliver Schoenknecht Founding Managing Partner

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FAQs about Odewald Private Equity

Is Odewald Private Equity a venture capital or private equity firm?

Odewald Private Equity is a venture capital and private equity firm. It backs companies at Series B, Seed, Series A and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $50-100 m.

Where is Odewald Private Equity located?

Odewald Private Equity is located in Berlin, Berlin, Germany.

When was Odewald Private Equity founded?

Odewald Private Equity was founded in 2007.

What sectors and industries does Odewald Private Equity invest in?

Odewald Private Equity invests in companies and startups in Transportation, Mobile/Apps, Foodtech, Food and Beverage, Fashion/Beauty, Electronics, Marketing and Advertising, Industrial, Healthcare Services, Education, Consumer Products, Business Services (B2B), Technology, IT Services, SaaS, Software.

What is Odewald Private Equity geographical focus of investments?

Odewald Private Equity invests in companies and startups in Europe.

At what stages of companies and startups does Odewald Private Equity typically invest in?

Odewald Private Equity invests in companies and startups at Series B, Seed, Series A, Late Stage (Series C+).

What is the usual amount of Odewald Private Equity investment?

Odewald Private Equity usually invests $50-100 m on average.

What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for Odewald Private Equity?

Odewald Private Equity has around $350m assets under management.

When was Odewald Private Equity last fund created?

Odewald Private Equity last fund was created/launched in 2025-05-19

What are the contacts of Odewald Private Equity?

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