Oliver Merz

3i Deutschland Gesellschaft für Industriebeteiligungen mbH (3i Deutschland) is the German private equity subsidiary of 3i Group Plc (LSE: III) in Great Britain. Established in Frankfurt in 1984, the firm invests in small and medium-sized German companies at all stages of development, from start-ups to established businesses. In addition to the Frankfurt office, 3i Deutschland has offices in Munich and Stuttgart. They drive their investment focus and decisions from their Frankfurt and Munich offices, and the team collaborates with Swiss colleagues in Zurich and 3i's network across Europe, Asia and the U.S. to invest in a wide range of industry sectors.

Douglas Group operates as investment bank for middle market mergers and acquisitions. Its industries include manufacturing, consumer products and services, pharmaceutical products, pet products, contractual administrative and employment services, transportation, shipping and logistics, and construction and developers. The company was founded by Deborah L. Douglas in 1991 and is headquartered in St. Louis, MO.

Part of Esprit Holdings Ltd., Esprit Europe GmbH is an international fashion brand that represents style and quality since 1968. The company is based in Ratingen, Germany. The CEOs of the German company are Lamia Ouakim, Daniel Mark Barrasso, Anders Christian Kristiansen.

Part of Dr. August Oetker KG, Parfümerie Douglas GmbH & Co. KG is a German company based in Dusseldorf. Parfümerie Douglas is an online perfumery that offers over 2,000 top brands and free shipping for orders over €29.95. Customers can easily find the nearest Douglas branch with their storefinder and enjoy free samples and beauty trends. The company was founded by John Sharp Douglas and the CEOs are Mark Alexander Langer, Philipp Andrée, Alexander van der Laan.

HORNBACH Management AG is a part of the HORNBACH Holding AG & Co. KGaA conglomerate, which includes HORNBACH Baumarkt AG, a leading German DIY retail company with stores and online sales in Europe. The conglomerate also includes HORNBACH Baustoff Union GmbH, a regional building materials trade company, and HORNBACH Immobilien AG, a real estate and location development company. The company is based in Bornheim, Germany. HORNBACH is a future-oriented, family-run company that values honesty, integrity, and trust. With 169 stores, two specialty stores, 39 building material trade branches, and online shops in nine European countries, the HORNBACH Group is one of the leading companies in the DIY industry. The private company was founded in 2015. Albrecht Hornbach has been the CEO of the company since 2009.

LUQOM Holding GmbH is an investment holding German company. The company is based in Schlitz, Germany. The CEOs are Jochen Wilms and Vanessa Stützle. The company was founded in 2016.

Douglas Service GmbH engages in the operation of beauty product stores and e-commerce platforms. It offers products from brands which include Chanel, Dior, Shiseido, Estee Lauder, MAC, and Yves Saint Laurent. The company was founded in 1821 and is headquartered in Dusseldorf, Germany.

Part of Kirk Beauty SARL, Kirk Beauty SUN GmbH is a German company that provides economic services. The company is based in Dusseldorf, Germany. The CEOs are Mark Alexander Langer, Tina Müller, Vanessa Stützle. The company was founded in 2021.

s.Oliver Bernd Freier GmbH & Co. KG engages in the design, production, and marketing of fashion clothing and lifestyle products for men, women, and children. Its product portfolio includes shirts, pants, jackets, blazers, dresses, swimwear, denim pants, shoes, watches, belts, scarves, necklaces, earrings, and perfume. The company was founded by Bernd Freier in 1969 and is headquartered in Rottendorf, Germany.

Parfümerie AKZENTE GmbH operates a chain of perfume and cosmetics stores. Its product portfolio includes perfume and cologne, aftershave, deodorant, hand and body lotion, shower gel, soaps, bags, bath robes, jewelry, candle, and drinking bottles. The company was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Pfedelbach, Germany.