Investcorp Acquires Majority Stake in German Supply Chain Consultancy Miebach

TDT | Manama

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Global alternative investment firm Investcorp has signed a definitive agreement to acquire a majority stake in Miebach Logistik Holding GmbH, a leading provider of supply chain and logistics consultancy services. The deal, whose financial terms remain undisclosed, will see Miebach’s existing equity partnership retain a significant minority stake.

Headquartered in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, Miebach was founded in 1973 by Dr. Joachim Miebach and has since grown into a global leader in supply chain and logistics consulting. The company operates in a market valued at approximately €30 billion, with projected double-digit annual growth driven by increasing demand for supply chain resiliency, sustainability, digitalization, and automation. Miebach’s services range from strategic supply chain development to engineering implementation, offering digital solutions tailored to clients’ warehousing infrastructure. With over 500 employees across 27 offices in 20 countries, the firm serves international blue-chip clients across multiple industries.

Through its partnership with Investcorp, Miebach aims to expand its organic growth strategies while developing a focused mergers and acquisitions (M&A) approach.

“Investcorp is pleased to acquire and partner with Miebach. As a global leader in supply chain consulting, logistics, and material flow engineering, Miebach has established itself as an end-to-end consultant for international clients with complex supply chain needs,” said Yusef al Yusef, Global Head of Distribution at Investcorp. “With our expertise in scaling specialized service firms and enhancing their technology-enabled offerings, we look forward to collaborating with Jürgen, Jorge, and the entire Miebach team to build on their impressive track record and strong market position.”

Jürgen Hess, Co-CEO of Miebach, expressed optimism about the partnership, stating, “Miebach has built a strong reputation and loyal client base over the past decades, positioning us for the next phase of our growth journey. With Investcorp’s support and their extensive experience in professional services, we will further enhance our service offerings and strengthen our ‘One Miebach’ strategy to better serve new and existing clients.”

Jorge Motje, Miebach’s Co-CEO, echoed this sentiment, noting, “Investcorp’s values and vision align with our mission and growth ambitions. Their understanding of specialized services and how to scale a global business makes them an ideal partner for Miebach. We look forward to a successful collaboration as we continue our expansion.”

Investcorp’s European private equity division has invested approximately €2.1 billion in companies across Europe since 2012. The Miebach acquisition marks the firm’s fifth investment in the past 15 months, following deals involving SEC Newgate, Outcomes First Group, Stowe, and Epipoli, further solidifying Investcorp’s leadership in service-oriented businesses.

The transaction is expected to be completed in the second quarter of 2025, pending customary regulatory approvals.