Genesis Capital is extending its private equity footprint into Germany, marking a strategic expansion for the Central European buyout firm as it deploys Genesis Private Equity Fund V.

The expansion will be carried out through GPEF V, launched in June 2025 and currently sized at €275m. The fund has a hard cap of €295m, which Genesis Capital expects to reach in the first quarter of 2026. GPEF V targets majority and significant minority investments, including succession-led transactions, growth capital investments, and carve-outs from global corporate groups.

Genesis Capital also strengthened its partnership by appointing Jörgen Hausberger as Partner. Hausberger brings more than 27 years of private equity experience, with a strong focus on Germany, Austria, and Central Europe. He previously spent more than two decades as managing partner at INVEST EQUITY and has worked closely with Genesis Capital for nearly ten years as a member of its investment committee.

“We are pleased to welcome Jörgen into Partner role. He has been part of the Genesis Capital story for many years, and his experience, investor acumen and deep knowledge have already contributed to our investment decisions,” said Ondřej Vičar, managing partner at Genesis Capital Equity. “Strengthening our partnership with him allows us to work together more closely and further enhance our ability to originate and develop investments across the region.”

GPEF V focuses on sectors where Genesis Capital has an established track record, including B2B services, light and medium manufacturing, IT services, specialised retail, e-commerce, and consumer-oriented services. Typical equity tickets range between €12m and €35m, with investments spanning the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland, Hungary, Austria, and now Germany.

“I am honoured to join Genesis Capital as Partner. After many years of close cooperation with the Genesis team, I have a strong conviction in the firm’s investment approach, culture, and long-term vision,” Hausberger said. “Scaling across the region, including Germany and Austria, as a leading private equity house is a natural step.”

Founded in 1999, Genesis Capital has advised seven private equity funds with total commitments of €650m and has invested in more than 90 companies. The move into Germany underlines how mid-market private equity firms in Central Europe are seeking cross-border expansion opportunities as competition for quality assets intensifies in domestic markets.

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