Alpina backs German software developer Gefasoft

As part of the deal, the GP acquired an undisclosed stake in the business. Following the transaction, the company's founders Franz Fuchs, Heinz Rabe and Ortwin Tischler will continue to lead the business as managing directors.

According to a statement, the company aims to use the capital injection to boost its international expansion through add-on acquisitions.

The GP is understood to have drawn down capital from its 2013-vintage Alpina Partners Fund vehicle, which held a final close on €140m in February 2016, according to unquote" data.

Company
Founded in 1984 and headquartered in Munich, Gefasoft develops cloud-based software, focused on process visualisation and manufacturing execution systems. The products are designed to enable industrial players to manage their manufacturing processes and increase their efficiency. Currently, the software finds applications in the automotive, chemical, pharmaceutical, food and renewable energy sectors.

People
Aplina Partners – Florian Strehle (partner); Christian Thielemann (associate).
Gefasoft – Franz Fuchs, Heinz Rabe, Ortwin Tischler (co-founders, managing directors).

Advisers
Equity – AFR (legal); AC Christes & Partners (financial due diligence).

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