AURELIUS Growth Investments Acquires Majority Stake in MLS Lanny GmbH

AURELIUS Acquires Lernia from the Swedish Government

January 31, 2025

Staffing & HR

AURELIUS, a European private equity investor, is acquiring Lernia, a Swedish staffing, recruitment and training group, from the Swedish Government. Lernia is headquartered in Stockholm, operates almost 100 locations across Sweden and employs about 5,300 people; AURELIUS says private ownership will enable operational restructuring and value creation.

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 Acquires LSG Group from Deutsche Lufthansa AG

April 5, 2023

Food & Beverage

AURELIUS has agreed to acquire the LSG Group International, a global airline caterer and onboard retail provider, from Deutsche Lufthansa AG in a carve-out transaction expected to close in Q3 2023 subject to regulatory approvals. The deal includes LSG’s classic catering, onboard retail and food commerce activities (including Retail inMotion and SCIS Air Security Services) and positions AURELIUS to grow the business organically and via add-on acquisitions as a standalone company.

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.

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.

AURELIUS Growth Investments Acquires Stake in Ringbeck GmbH

February 10, 2021

Environmental Services

AURELIUS Growth Investments (AWK) has acquired a stake in Ringbeck GmbH, a German provider of gardening, landscaping and roof-greening services, to support the company’s expansion via a buy-and-build strategy in the DACH region. Founder Wilhelm Ringbeck will remain a significant shareholder and managing director, while AWK will provide capital and operational support to drive growth and platform consolidation.