THE PARAGON PARTNERS FUND II GMBH & CO. KG
THE PARAGON PARTNERS FUND II GMBH & CO. KG is a Series C+ and buyout fund in europe, germany, austria and switzerland writing $30M–$150M checks into Enterprise, Fintech, Healthcare, Marketplaces, software, web, it, tmt, media, business-solutions, hardware, manufacturing, fitness, material-science, real-estate, construction and investment-management.
- Stages
- Series C+, buyout
- Sectors
- Enterprise, Fintech, Healthcare, Marketplaces, software, web, it, tmt, media, business-solutions, hardware, manufacturing, fitness, material-science, real-estate, construction, investment-management
- Check size
- $30M–$150M
- Invests in
- europe, germany, austria, switzerland
- Round role
- Leads rounds
- Actively investing
- Yes
- Founded
- 2004
- Assets under management
- $558 million
- Website
- paragon.de
Thesis
It is part of the broader Paragon Partners group, established in 2004 and headquartered in Munich. The fund focuses on acquiring and developing established, mid-sized European companies, primarily in the DACH region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland), with an EBITDA between €5 million and €75 million. Paragon Partners typically takes a majority stake and acts as an active shareholder, supporting management with strategic advisory, operational enhancements, and capital for growth. Their investment strategy includes traditional leveraged buyouts (LBOs), turnarounds, and restructurings, with typical transaction values ranging from €30 million to €150 million. The firm's sector focus is diverse, including software, IT, TMT, media, business solutions, FinTech, financial services, hardware, manufacturing, HealthTech, fitness, material science, real estate, construction, and investment management. As of April 2023, Paragon Partners managed €2.4 billion in equity. Fund II has made 14 investments. The firm operates under German law and is registered with the Munich District Court.
Common questions
Does THE PARAGON PARTNERS FUND II GMBH & CO. KG invest at the Series C+ stage?
Yes. THE PARAGON PARTNERS FUND II GMBH & CO. KG lists Series C+ and buyout among the stages it invests in.
What check size does THE PARAGON PARTNERS FUND II GMBH & CO. KG write?
THE PARAGON PARTNERS FUND II GMBH & CO. KG writes $30M–$150M checks.
Where does THE PARAGON PARTNERS FUND II GMBH & CO. KG invest?
THE PARAGON PARTNERS FUND II GMBH & CO. KG invests in europe, germany, austria and switzerland.