AURELIUS-backed VAG Acquires FKB Válvulas

AURELIUS Growth Investments Acquires BVN Group, Regional Catering Provider

July 13, 2023

Food & Beverage

AURELIUS Wachstumskapital (AURELIUS Growth Investments) has acquired the BVN group, a Norderstedt-based provider of meals for senior citizens and school catering that comprises four operating companies and more than 400 employees. The acquisition is positioned as a buy-and-build platform to drive regional growth in institutional catering; shareholders Kirsten and Stefan Brauer will exit as part of a succession solution while management (Keyan and Ramin Forouhideh) remain involved.

AURELIUS Growth Investments Acquires Majority Stake in MLS Lanny GmbH

August 31, 2022

Manufacturing

AURELIUS Growth Investments (AURELIUS Wachstumskapital SE & Co. KG) has acquired a majority stake in MLS Lanny GmbH, a Germany-based full-service manufacturer of high-precision control and high-pressure valves. The investment is intended to support MLS Lanny’s growth strategy—both organically and inorganically—while the founder Michael Lanny remains involved in the business.

AURELIUS Growth Investments Acquires Majority Stake in DF-ING Kanaltechnik GmbH

July 8, 2022

Environmental Services

AURELIUS Growth Investments (AURELIUS Wachstumskapital SE & Co. KG) has acquired a majority stake in DF-ING Kanaltechnik GmbH, a German sewer rehabilitation and pipeline inspection services provider. AURELIUS plans to develop DF-ING as a buy-and-build platform to drive growth and expand capabilities in sewer renovation and maintenance nationwide.

VAG (AURELIUS portfolio) Acquires RTS (Brazil)

April 4, 2022

Manufacturing

VAG, a portfolio company of AURELIUS Equity Opportunities, completed the acquisition of RTS, a Guarulhos-based Brazilian manufacturer of valve solutions. The add-on deal strengthens VAG's product portfolio and expands its presence in Brazil and other Latin American markets to better serve water treatment, wastewater and energy customers.

Quality Valve (Pfingsten) Acquires Griffco Valve

November 30, 2021

Manufacturing

Pfingsten-backed Quality Valve has acquired Griffco Valve, Inc., a manufacturer of back pressure and pressure relief valves based in Amherst, New York. The add-on deal, which closed on November 15, 2021, expands Quality Valve's product portfolio and customer reach—particularly in the water/wastewater and chemical feed markets.

AURELIUS Growth Investments Acquires Majority Stake in Sasse Elektronik

October 12, 2021

Medical Devices

AURELIUS Wachstumskapital SE & Co. KG (AURELIUS Growth Investments) has acquired a majority stake in Sasse Elektronik GmbH, a Schwabach-based full-service developer and manufacturer of complex electronic and mechatronic systems for the medical-technology market (e.g., X‑ray systems, infusion pumps). AURELIUS will support Sasse’s next growth stage with additional financial backing and an international buy‑and‑build strategy, while Sasse’s management (including Prof. Dr. Armin Bolz and Dirk Rimane) remain involved in running the business.