FLEX Capital, a private equity investor focused on the software and tech SME sector in the DACH region, has announced the addition of Dr. Toni Schmidt and Peter Kautz as new partners. Their extensive experience is expected to enhance FLEX Capital's strategic direction and support the growth of medium-sized software companies.

The DACH region is recognized as the second-largest software market globally, housing over 11,000 medium-sized tech firms. Peter Waleczek, Managing Partner at FLEX Capital, emphasized the firm's commitment to strengthening this region as a hub for European and global software solutions. He noted that expanding the partner team will enable them to support more companies sustainably.

Christoph Jost, another Managing Partner, highlighted the proven success of the FLEX Capital model while acknowledging the vast potential still present in the market. He expressed confidence that Schmidt and Kautz's leadership skills would be instrumental in navigating both growth and challenging phases for companies.

Dr. Toni Schmidt previously served as CEO of FLEX platform companies OMS Group and EVEX Group, where he significantly advanced growth and strategic initiatives. His leadership transformed EVEX Group into a leading European brand. Schmidt's career also includes roles at Synformulas and CHECK24 Shopping, and he began at McKinsey.

Peter Kautz has been pivotal in building FLEX Capital’s operational value creation team over the past two years. His efforts have driven growth across portfolio companies through targeted measures and strategic roadmaps. Kautz has a background as Managing Director at Statista and founded mymoria, bringing 20 years of experience in scaling businesses.

In their new roles, Schmidt and Kautz will collaborate with the FLEX Capital team on deal processes and operational support for portfolio companies. Their goal is to advance the FLEX Capital model, promoting sustainable growth for medium-sized software firms in the DACH region.

FLEX Capital, founded by successful serial entrepreneurs, invests in profitable and growing companies within the German Internet and software midmarket. The firm recently announced its second fund of €300 million, which includes a commercial structure designed to provide operational support through a dedicated team of experts. Currently, FLEX Capital's portfolio consists of eight business platforms.

This strategic expansion of the partner team is expected to enhance FLEX Capital's ability to identify and nurture hidden champions in the software sector, ultimately helping them realize their full potential.