QCP GMBH
QCP GMBH is a Series C+, buyout and other fund in Western Europe writing up to $25M checks into industrial-goods, business-services, automotive, consumer-goods, materials, recycling and logistics.
- Stages
- Series C+, buyout, other
- Sectors
- industrial-goods, business-services, automotive, consumer-goods, materials, recycling, logistics
- Check size
- up to $25M
- Invests in
- Western Europe
- Round role
- Leads rounds
- Actively investing
- Yes
- Founded
- 2008
- Assets under management
- €200M+
- Website
- quantum.capital
Thesis
QCP GmbH, operating as Quantum Capital Partners, is a Munich-based private equity firm founded in 2008. They specialize in corporate carve-outs and companies with significant potential for operational improvement and growth, primarily in Western Europe. QCP actively seeks majority stakes (ideally 100%) in companies with revenues between EUR 50 million and EUR 500 million and EBITDA margins between negative and +10%. They do not invest in start-ups or venture capital. Their funding stages include carve-outs, working capital, expansion financing, spin-offs, and special situations like business transformations, succession problems, capital shortages, and restructuring. QCP manages funds with a capital base exceeding EUR 200 million, with their third fund generation launched in August 2024. As of December 2024, QCP funds owned 9 companies with consolidated annual revenue of approximately EUR 700 million and 2,500 employees.
Common questions
Does QCP GMBH invest at the Series C+ stage?
Yes. QCP GMBH lists Series C+, buyout and other among the stages it invests in.
What check size does QCP GMBH write?
QCP GMBH writes up to $25M checks.
Where does QCP GMBH invest?
QCP GMBH invests in Western Europe.