Deutsche Beteiligungs AG is acquiring MAIT GmbH, a leading digital transformation partner for mid-market companies, through a management buyout.

Target Information

Deutsche Beteiligungs AG (DBAG) is set to invest in MAIT GmbH, a prominent digital transformation partner for mid-market enterprises. The acquisition will be executed through a management buyout (MBO) facilitated by the DBAG Fund VIII. The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter, pending regulatory approvals. Specific financial details of the agreement have not been disclosed, but it is noteworthy that MAIT’s management team will significantly reinvest in the company as part of the buyout.

Founded in 1957, MAIT began as an office organization specialist and has evolved into a comprehensive digitalization partner for the manufacturing sector. Based in Rottweil, Germany, the company ranks among the top ten mid-market IT consultancy and software integration firms according to the Lünendonk list. With over 25 locations across Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and the Benelux countries, MAIT employs around 900 professionals and serves approximately 7,000 clients, primarily in mid-market manufacturing. The company offers an integrated portfolio that encompasses Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), and IT services, which facilitates a digital transformation journey for its customers.

Industry Overview

The PLM and ERP services market, particularly in Germany, is poised for substantial growth, with forecasts predicting an annual growth rate of 9% to 12% up to 2030. This trend is driven by factors such as increasing cost pressures, regul