Investcorp buys controlling interest in German logistics firm Miebach
Investcorp, a prominent alternative investment firm, recently announced its acquisition of a majority stake in Miebach Logistik Holding GmbH, a distinguished global provider of supply chain and logistics consultancy services. While specific financial details were not disclosed, the transaction involved Miebach’s existing equity partners maintaining a significant minority interest in the company.
Established in 1973 by Dr. Joachim Miebach in Frankfurt, Germany, Miebach has become a leading expert in specialized supply chain and logistics consultancy services. The market for such services is estimated to be valued at approximately €30 billion and is projected to experience double-digit growth annually. This sector stands to benefit from ongoing trends in supply chain resilience, sustainability, digitalization, and automation. Miebach’s comprehensive services cover the full spectrum from developing supply chain strategies to implementing engineering designs and offering digital solutions for warehousing infrastructure. With a global workforce exceeding 500 employees spread across 27 offices in 20 countries, Miebach offers seamless services to a diverse range of industries and global blue-chip clients.
Through its newly formed partnership with Investcorp, Miebach is poised to leverage its stellar reputation and robust customer loyalty in pursuing organic growth opportunities and refining a targeted merger and acquisition strategy. José Pfeifer, leading European Private Equity Buyouts at Investcorp, expressed enthusiasm about the acquisition, citing Miebach’s reputation as a global leader in supply chain consulting and logistics. Investcorp’s extensive experience in aiding specialized service firms to expand internationally and enhance their technology-driven service offerings positions them well to collaborate with Miebach’s senior leadership team to further fortify the company’s competitive standing.
Miebach’s Co-CEO, Jürgen Hess, emphasized the company’s readiness to embark on its next phase of growth with Investcorp’s support. Bolstered by Investcorp’s deep expertise in professional services, Miebach aims to refine its service portfolio to cater to both existing and new clients alike under its “One Miebach” strategy. Echoing this sentiment, Co-CEO Jorge Motje highlighted the alignment of Investcorp’s values and vision with Miebach’s mission, foreseeing a successful ongoing collaboration to nurture the company’s global expansion.
Investcorp’s European Private Equity group has strategically invested approximately €2.1 billion in European firms since 2012. The acquisition of Miebach marks the group’s fifth investment in the past 15 months, following acquisitions like SEC Newgate, Outcomes First Group, Stowe, and Epipoli, showcasing Investcorp’s commitment to leading service-based enterprises.
The transaction is expected to conclude in the second quarter of 2025, contingent upon standard regulatory approvals.
