Germany Private Equity Market Forecast by 2033
Market Size in 2024: USD 35,321.38 Million
Market Forecast in 2033: USD 75,456.69 Million
Market Growth Rate 2025-2033: 8.80%
The Germany private equity market reached USD 35,321.38 Million in 2024 and is projected to grow to USD 75,456.69 Million by 2033, expanding at a CAGR of 8.80% during 2025-2033. This growth is supported by strong economic fundamentals, a robust industrial base, and increasing interest from institutional investors, alongside government support for innovation and digital transformation in SMEs.
Growth Drivers of the German Private Equity Market
ESG Integration in Investment Strategies
The Germany private equity market is placing greater emphasis on ESG. Environmental, social and governance metrics have been integrated into due diligence, deal structuring and post-investment value creation and monitoring processes. With EU regulations tightening and investor expectations rising, ESG compliance will increasingly become a differentiator for German companies, with a focus on decarbonization, diversity in leadership, and sustainability reporting. For example, EQT X took a calculated stake in WTS Group, one of the leading global tax and financial advisory firms, in April 2025 to leverage its strong digital and AI expertise. This highlights how ESG driven investments can create long-term value and portfolio resilience.
Increased Mid-Market Deal Activity
Mid-market transactions are becoming more common in the German private equity market, particularly in healthcare, technology, and industrial automation sectors. Family-run businesses and Mittelstand companies are often looking for succession planning or growth capital, which offers opportunities for private equity funds. The businesses are fundamentally sound but may not be able to adapt to digitalization or the international market. In February 2025, Munich Private Equity launched the first BaFin-registered European Long-Term Investment Fund (ELTIF) in Germany. Retail investors can invest in private equity, with a minimum investment of €5000. Private equity democratized and mid-market deals rose to further diversify the sector.
Institutional Investor Participation
Pension funds and insurance companies often invest in private equity to diversify their overall portfolios. In January 2025, the German pension fund Versorgungsanstalt des Bundes und der Laender (VBL) planned to increase how it allocates to private equity and private debt through reallocating its investments from public equities and gold. The strategy is also part of the trend of institutional investors seeking greater returns and diversification through alternative assets and expected to bring substantial liquidity to the market. It also strengthens Germany’s position as a European leader in private equity.
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Germany Private Equity Market Segmentation
Analysis by Fund Type
- Buyout
- Venture Capital (VCs)
- Real Estate
- Infrastructure
- Others
Analysis by Region
- Western Germany
- Southern Germany
- Eastern Germany
- Northern Germany
Competitive Landscape
The competitive landscape of the industry has also been examined along with the profiles of the key players.
Germany Private Equity Market News
- June 2025: Deutsche Private Equity (DPE) acquired a majority stake in CPM Partners, a Geneva-based consulting and technology firm, to expand its capabilities in corporate performance management.
- April 2025: EQT X acquired a strategic stake in WTS Group, aiming to accelerate its domestic and international growth with a focus on AI-driven platforms.
- February 2025: Munich Private Equity launched Germany’s first BaFin-approved ELTIF, opening private equity access to retail investors.
- January 2025: VBL announced increased allocations to private equity and private debt, signaling a shift toward alternative assets.
- Ongoing: German private equity firms are embedding ESG metrics into investment strategies, aligning with EU sustainability regulations.
Key highlights of the Report:
- Market Performance (2019-2024)
- Market Outlook (2025-2033)
- COVID-19 Impact on the Market
- Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
- Strategic Recommendations
- Historical, Current and Future Market Trends
- Market Drivers and Success Factors
- SWOT Analysis
- Structure of the Market
- Value Chain Analysis
- Comprehensive Mapping of the Competitive Landscape
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