AVM has been sold to Imker Capital Partners
AVM
Founded in 1986 and headquartered in Berlin, AVM is one of Europe’s leading manufacturers of products for broadband connections and the digital home. Best known for its FRITZ! brand, AVM’s portfolio includes routers, repeaters, smart home devices and telephony solutions, enabling fast internet access, powerful Wi-Fi and seamless connectivity for smart home applications. By 2023, AVM had approximately 890 employees and generated a turnover of €580 million, with 60% of German households owning a FRITZ!Box and 95% of adults recognizing the FRITZ! brand.
The Deal
Lincoln International acted as the exclusive financial advisor to the shareholders of AVM in the company’s succession planning and sale process. The founders of AVM have agreed to sell a majority stake to Imker Capital Partners, a Europe-based family office. Imker is committed to supporting AVM’s future growth strategy, while the founders will retain a minority stake and continue to contribute as shareholders and advisory board members. The partnership with Imker will enable AVM to accelerate its expansion plans and strengthen its position as a European leader in home connectivity solutions.
Our Perspective
Dr. Michael Drill, Lincoln International Managing Director who led the transaction, commented, “The transition of AVM to Imker showcases Lincoln’s expertise in advising on complex succession planning and transactions. It further exemplifies Lincoln’s ability to provide tailored mergers and acquisitions solutions for leading technology companies.”
Imker Capital Partners
Imker is the family holding of the van Rappard family. Imker focuses on long-term partnerships with market leaders, offering succession solutions backed by more than 30 years of private equity expertise. As a family office, Imker operates with a long-term investment horizon, free from external investor pressures and takes an entrepreneurial approach that supports founder-led companies. Imker’s flexible deal structuring allows for reinvestment opportunities, while its moderate financing strategy ensures sustainable growth.
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