WGZ Initiativkapital Overview

  • Investor Type
  • PE/​Buyout

  • Status
  • Inactive

  • Investments
  • 16

  • Exits
  • 16

Exits

WGZ Initiativkapital General Information

Company Description

WGZ Initiativkapital was a Münster, Germany based private equity and venture capital firm. The firm invests in media, life science, biotechnology, microsystem technology, electronics and information technology sectors. On August 21, 2012, the firm was acquired by DZ Equity Partner GmbH.

Business Details

Formerly Known As
WGZ Beteiligungsgesellschaft
Year Founded
1984
Investor Status
Acquired/Merged
Primary Investor Type
PE/Buyout
Corporate Office
  • Sentmaringer Weg 1
  • 48151 Munster
  • Germany

WGZ Initiativkapital Investments (16)

WGZ Initiativkapital’s most recent investment was a with Gausepohl Group (Beef Division). The deal was made on 02-Feb-2015.

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Company Stage Lead Partner
Gausepohl Group (Beef Division) 02-Feb-2015 Food Products Generating Revenue
Westfleisch 06-Mar-2006 Food Products Generating Revenue
Westfleisch 01-Sep-2005 Food Products Generating Revenue
Telegate Media 01-Jan-2004 Publishing Generating Revenue
cando (OOB) 01-Jan-2003 Early Stage VC Application Software Out of Business
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WGZ Initiativkapital Exits (16)

WGZ Initiativkapital has made a total of 16 exits. Its latest exit was from Janz IT on 04-Feb-2016. The exit was categorized as .

Company Name Exit Date Exit Type Exit Size
Janz IT 04-Feb-2016
Deutsche Paletten Logistik 09-Dec-2015
Zentrum Mikroelektronik Dresden 07-Dec-2015
neeb & partner 15-Aug-2012
E&K Data 01-Jan-2009 Merger/Acquisition
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WGZ Initiativkapital FAQs

  • What is WGZ Initiativkapital?

    WGZ Initiativkapital was a Münster, Germany based private equity and venture capital firm.

  • When was WGZ Initiativkapital founded?

    WGZ Initiativkapital was founded in 1984.

  • Where is WGZ Initiativkapital headquartered?

    WGZ Initiativkapital is headquartered in Munster, Germany.

  • How many investments has WGZ Initiativkapital made?

    WGZ Initiativkapital has made 16 investments.

  • What has WGZ Initiativkapital invested in?

    WGZ Initiativkapital has made numerous investments in companies like Gausepohl Group (Beef Division), Westfleisch, and Telegate Media within the Food Products and Publishing industries.

  • What has WGZ Initiativkapital invested in recently?

    WGZ Initiativkapital's latest investment was on 02-Feb-2015 in Gausepohl Group (Beef Division), a company within the Food Products industry.

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