We are Räuberleiter
We’re a private equity firm from Germany specializing in mid-stage investments for B2B tech service providers and manufacturers. Räuberleiter (Robber Ladder) means to give someone a leg up, symbolizing our commitment to empower and partner with bold innovators who shape the future.
Redefining tech investment
Venture catalysts
We go beyond traditional investment by offering a hands-on expert team fully committed to levelling up your success. Driven by innovation and transformation, we offer portfolio companies tech expertise, entrepreneurial experience, a people-first approach as well as financial resources.
Helping you rise above the challenges
Willing to get our hands dirty
Our founding team is at the heart of the action, guiding and supporting companies toward empowered growth and transformation. We're hands-on collaborators, but we don't interfere with daily operations.
Pushing boundaries in converging industries
Technology is our love language
As experts, we thrive in the breakneck pace of intertwined technologies. We delve deeply into innovative hardware and software technologies, understand converging industries and adapt flexibly to dynamic market environments. We’re also multi-passionate tech enthusiasts who speak the language of engineers and executives.
Our sector experience includes
- Aerospace
- AI
- Automotive
- Cloud & connectivity
- Digital transformation
- Energy transformation
- Health & life sciences
- Public sector
- Rail
- Telecommunications
- AI
- Automotive
- Cloud & connectivity
- Digital transformation
- Energy transformation
- Health & life sciences
- Public sector
- Rail
- Telecommunications
Invested in talent
Power to the people
Our magic lies in our engagement. From the very beginning, we work actively and collaboratively to shape our partners' success through a straightforward and proven approach. By identifying and nurturing key value creators—the people and core cultural elements—we strategically elevate our partners, often transforming employees into entrepreneurs and shareholders.
Holistic focus
In it for the long haul
As seasoned entrepreneurs, we’ve navigated the long game and understand your challenges. Our goal is resilience and longevity, helping our portfolio companies through pivotal moments of change or scaling, no matter the challenge. We stay laser-focused on long-term value, providing support when it matters most.
Key service areas
End-to-end business collaboration
Whether it’s technological advancements, organizational redesign, global expansion, or change management, our mission is to empower. We do this by serving across six key service areas.
PEOPLE & CULTURE
Talent Strategy
Talent Attractiveness (Recruiting, Retention, Workplace)
Brand Identity & Cultural Development
Skill Development (Learning, Training, Re-Skilling)
Leadership
Corporate Social Conduct
Internal & External Communication
TECHNOLOGY & PRODUCT
Digitalization in Product and Manufacturing
Research, Development & Prototyping
AI & AR
Engineering
User Experience
Power of Data
Cloud & Connectivity
INORGANIC GROWTH
IPO
Market Observation & Target Search
Post-Merger- Integration
Due Diligence & Transaction Support
ORGANIC GROWTH
National & International Growth
Strategic Partnerships
Pricing
Strategic Selling
New Business Models
EXCELLENCE IN OPERATION
IT Systems & Digitalization
(Hyper) Automation
Testing & Quality Assurance
ESG Optimization
Manufacturing
Procurement & Supply Chain
Near- & Offshore Development
FINANCE & TRANSFORMATION
Reporting, KPIs & Benchmarking
Working Capital Management incl. Factoring
Organisational Re-Structuring
General investment parameters
What we are looking for
Typically, we invest in SME B2B tech service providers manufacturers during pivotal moments of change or scalability in their business journey. We enter when companies navigate generational transitions, shareholder disputes, technological hurdles, spin-outs, growth challenges, or a combination of these complexities. Our focus is on successful companies headquartered in the DACH region—those with strong market relevance, promising prospects, and a relentless drive for growth.
Ethos
Empowerment is our north star
As a values-driven investment firm, we embody our principles at every step. Here is what we stand for:
We embrace a collective journey that centers co-creation and mutual support. We find traditional hierarchies outdated and believe meeting others at eye level is the backbone of collaborative growth.
We operate with clarity and openness.
By walking the talk, we hold ourselves accountable to each other and our partners.
By walking the talk, we hold ourselves accountable to each other and our partners.
We are committed to successful end results.
We elevate performance to new heights, whilst shaping business-wide positive impact.
We elevate performance to new heights, whilst shaping business-wide positive impact.
The unlimited potential of creativity and innovation deeply inspires us. It gives us fuel to dream big, think flexibly, act boldly and propel us and our partners forward with limitless potential.
We know that trust is a precious resource that must be built and nurtured equally by meeting and beating expectations. We operate with the highest level of ethical and fair conduct, resulting in relationships and practices that are rooted in integrity.
Ready for extraordinary adventures?
With us, you won't be just another portfolio entry.
We're seeking passionate tech enthusiasts committed to taking it to the next level.
We're seeking passionate tech enthusiasts committed to taking it to the next level.