Investment philosophy

Specialist for company succession in the SME sector

The GESCO model is characterised by its long-term approach and ensures that everyone involved benefits:

For the former owners who want to organise their succession:

Their life's work is in reliable hands and their jobs are secure. As a long-term investor, GESCO SE is not planning to break up, merge or sell on the company after a few years.

For new managing directors who dare to take the step into entrepreneurship:

They take over an established company with the backing of a strong public limited company. Under the umbrella of the holding company, they operate independently, but have access to the extensive expertise of the GESCO Group.

For employees who value continuity:

The sale to GESCO means that the company will continue with its successful identity. Continuity and stability are guaranteed, while new ideas bring a breath of fresh air and increase future viability.

For business partners who want to maintain long-term relationships:

Customers, suppliers and banks can continue their trusting business relationships that have often grown over decades.

For GESCO SE itself, which benefits from the success of its subsidiaries:

GESCO lives from the profit distributions of its subsidiaries. The amount of the distributions is agreed individually with the respective management and takes into account investment requirements and the current situation.

For GESCO shareholders, who thus gain access to (German) SMEs:

Ambitious industrial SMEs are usually closed to most investors. Through GESCO, investors have the opportunity to acquire the "Best of Mittelstand" in a single share, without high minimum investment amounts or the challenges of individual investments.