IK Partners Opens Munich Office as It Eyes DACH Investment
IK Partners has unveiled a new office in Munich, underscoring its commitment to bolstering investments in the DACH region. The strategic expansion aims to solidify IK’s presence and enhance its capabilities in serving European small and medium-sized enterprises.
The Munich office will be helmed by Joachim Dettmar, a distinguished partner within IK’s operations team, along with Adrian Tanski. Tanski, who has earned a promotion to partner, is actively involved within the firm’s Partnership Fund strategy team. This move marks a significant step for both the firm and its leadership in furthering its mission.
Christopher Masek, chief executive officer at IK, emphasized the significance of this development, saying, “We are reinforcing our well-established base in the DACH region with the opening of a new office in Munich, helping to cement our position as one of the leading partners to European small and medium-sized enterprises.”
Adrian Tanski, who was previously based in IK’s Hamburg office, joined the firm in 2018 as an associate director in the DACH mid-cap team. He has played instrumental roles in several key transactions, such as the exit of the medical technology business Klingel Medical Metal in 2023. His portfolio also includes notable acquisitions like pipe clamps specialist Müpro in 2022 and IT services firm Conet in 2021.
Tanski expressed excitement about the Munich office, stating, “Munich’s thriving economy, strong industrial base, and access to high-calibre talent make it an ideal location for expanding our reach and originating exciting investment opportunities.”
IK’s Partnership Fund strategy, launched in 2019, is integral to its vision of targeting larger, more established businesses at the upper end of the mid-market spectrum. This approach allows IK to invest alongside existing owners or new partners through minority positions, paving the path for collaborative growth.
In addition to the Munich office launch, IK has announced two further promotions to partner. Ingmar Bär, based in Hamburg, steps up within the development capital investment team. Additionally, Alexandra Kazi, part of the finance and administration team in London, has also been promoted to partner, highlighting the firm’s commitment to nurturing talent and expertise across its European operations.
IK Partners, a premier European private equity firm, focuses on strategic investments across Benelux, DACH, France, the Nordics, and the UK. Since its inception in 1989, the firm has successfully raised over €17 billion of capital and invested in more than 195 European companies, cementing its status as a pivotal player in the private equity landscape.
The opening of the Munich office marks a pivotal chapter for IK Partners, as it continues to strategically expand its footprint across Europe, leveraging local talent and market opportunities to drive growth.
