Global alternative investment firm Investcorp announced it has signed a definitive agreement to buy a majority stake in Miebach Logistik Holding GmbH, a leading global supply chain and logistics consultancy services provider. Following the deal, Miebach’s existing equity partnership will retain a significant minority stake in the Company. The terms of the deal were undisclosed.
Launched in 1973 by Dr. Joachim Miebach and based in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, Miebach is a leading global provider of specialized supply chain and logistics consultancy services. The market is estimated to be worth about €30 billion and is expected to grow at double-digit rates annually.
The supply chain and logistics consultancy market is exposed to long-term trends and is expected to benefit from favorable tailwinds in supply chain resiliency, sustainability, digitalization, and automation. Miebach’s differentiated end-to-end service offering extends from developing supply chain strategies to implementing engineering designs while providing digital solutions and services to the client’s warehousing infrastructure. As of the date of this announcement, Miebach employs more than 500 employees and operates out of 27 offices across 20 countries, providing seamless services to various industries and international blue-chip clients worldwide.
Under the partnership with Investcorp, Miebach will continue to pursue organic growth initiatives, capitalizing on its excellent reputation and high customer loyalty while developing a focused M&A strategy.
Since 2012, Investcorp’s European private equity group has invested about €2.1 billion in European companies. This acquisition of Miebach represents the group’s fifth investment over the past 15 months, following the more recent acquisitions of SEC Newgate, Outcomes First Group, Stowe, and Epipoli, reinforcing the firm’s leadership in leading service businesses.
The deal is expected to close in Q2 2025, and it is subject to customary regulatory clearing.
KEY QUOTES:
“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 the end-to-end consultant for truly international clients seeking highly complex supply chain solutions. With our experience in helping specialized services firms internationalize and enhance their technology-enabled service offering, we look forward to working with Jürgen, Jorge, and the entire Miebach team on building on its extensive track record, strong reputation, and competitive positioning.”
- José Pfeifer, Head of European Private Equity Buyouts at Investcorp
“Miebach has built a strong reputation and loyal client base over the past decades and the company is prepared for the next step of its growth journey. With the support of Investcorp and the team’s experience across professional services, we will further develop our service offering while enhancing our “One Miebach” strategy, catering to new and existing clients alike. We look forward to a successful partnership.”
- Jürgen Hess, Co-CEO at Miebach
“Investcorp’s values and vision for the company, as well as their understanding for specialized services and how to build a truly global business, aligns with our mission and the future we see for Miebach. We look forward to our collaboration with the Investcorp team as we continue to grow.”
- Jorge Motje, Co-CEO at Miebach
