EQT Private Equity to sell kfzteile24, a leading eCommerce platform for automotive spare parts and accessories in Germany
EQT Private Equity sells kfzteile24 to an investment consortium consisting of the Company’s Management, Project A Ventures, Koehler Group and a group of technology investors (“SB21”)
Under EQT’s ownership, kfzteile24 has made substantial investments in its digital platform and logistics infrastructure to support its growth trajectory and operational efficiency
The Company has expanded its online offering from around one million to around three million products, has significantly grown its B2B customer base and also initiated international expansion
EQT is pleased to announce that the EQT Mid Market fund (“EQT Private Equity”) has agreed to sell kfzteile24 (the “Company”) to an investment consortium consisting of the Company’s Management, Project A Ventures, Koehler Group and a group of technology investors (“SB21”).
Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Berlin, kfzteile24 is a leading eCommerce platform for automotive spare parts and accessories in Germany. In addition to its online webshop and app, kfzteile24 operates three retail stores with affiliated repair shops in Berlin to supplement the online distribution. kfzteile24 is positioned within the large independent automotive aftermarket, which sees a healthy and steady growth outlook driven by increasing online adoption and a growing and aging car fleet in Germany.
EQT Private Equity acquired kfzteile24 from its founders in October 2015. During EQT’s ownership, kfzteile24 has made substantial investments in its digital platform and logistics infrastructure to support its growth trajectory and operational efficiency. The Company has expanded its online offering from around one million to around three million products (including one of the largest online e-mobility product range in Germany), has significantly grown its B2B customer base, and also initiated international expansion.
Vesa Koskinen, Partner within EQT Private Equity’s Advisory Team, said, “The Company’s management team has played an instrumental role in developing kfzteile24 to a leading digital automotive spare parts platform with excellent operational capabilities. We believe kfzteile24 is in great hands and has a bright future ahead."
Markus Winter, CEO of kfzteile24, said “We are very grateful for EQT’s extensive support, which enabled us to turn kfzteile24 into the successful and profitable omnichannel company it is today. Our strong digital platform has been key to the rapid expansion of the direct delivery business for commercial customers. EQT has been a great partner and helped to position kfzteile24 for the long-term. We are excited for what the future holds."
The closing of the transaction took place on 20 April 2023.
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