SHS Gesellschaft für Beteiligungsmanagement mbH, founded in 1993 and based in Tübingen, Germany, is a private equity firm dedicated to investing in European healthcare companies. With over 30 years of experience, SHS focuses on supporting fast-growing healthcare businesses through both majority and minority stakes, providing not only capital but also strategic expertise and access to an extensive network within the healthcare sector. The firm has raised six fund generations, with the latest, SHS VI, closing at approximately €270 million in July 2023. SHS primarily invests in the DACH region, the Nordics, and the Benelux, targeting companies with significant revenues and strong growth trajectories, aiming to build European healthcare champions.
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Investment role
Lead and follow
Stages
Series B or later
First ticket size
€10,000,000 - €50,000,000
When engaging SHS, founders should highlight proven commercial traction and a clear path to scaling within regulated healthcare markets. Emphasize your ability to navigate complex reimbursement, compliance, and go-to-market challenges, as SHS values operational excellence and robust growth metrics. Demonstrate how your business can leverage their sector network for strategic partnerships or market expansion, and be prepared to discuss both organic and inorganic growth strategies, as SHS is experienced in supporting buy-and-build approaches.
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