acquires secondary shares and finances
Quantum Partners exclusively advised Dulce GmbH on the sales and financing process
Achim Lederle has worked as an investor, supervisory board member and consultant for national and international companies for over 20 years. He has focused on the retail, internet, software and electronics sectors and has supported companies from their foundation and growth to their sale or IPO. </p>
<p>As a partner at 3i, the largest European venture capital firm, Mr. Lederle has managed transactions ranging from EUR 0.5 to 270 million. He played a leading role in the strategic sale of 3i's global venture portfolio and subsequently continued to manage and successfully sell these companies as a venture partner at Cipio Partners. He began his career in venture capital as an investment manager at the technology holding company VC. </p>
<p>As a business angel, Achim Lederle is regularly involved in entrepreneurial activities with capital and know-how.</p>
<p>After studying business administration at the University of Augsburg, he joined the management consultancy Deloitte Consulting.
<p>As a partner at 3i, the largest European venture capital firm, Mr. Lederle has managed transactions ranging from EUR 0.5 to 270 million. He played a leading role in the strategic sale of 3i's global venture portfolio and subsequently continued to manage and successfully sell these companies as a venture partner at Cipio Partners. He began his career in venture capital as an investment manager at the technology holding company VC. </p>
<p>As a business angel, Achim Lederle is regularly involved in entrepreneurial activities with capital and know-how.</p>
<p>After studying business administration at the University of Augsburg, he joined the management consultancy Deloitte Consulting.
Achim Lederle
Deal Partner
lederle@quantum-partners.de
+49 89 414 144 352
Quantum Partners advises the shareholders of Dulce GmbH on the financing through Paarl Equity
Dulce is an established brand for high-quality ice cream and chocolate. Dulce has developed a system gastronomy branch concept that achieves high capacity utilization all year round with a two-season strategy. The fresh preparation of Dulce ice cream in each of the 27 branches ensures that the highest quality and a special flavor experience is always achieved. Dulce is a lifestyle brand for high-quality food.
Within 5 years, Dulce has built up 27 branches, both in its own operations and as a franchiser. Especially in the last 3 years, the company has grown far above the average of system gastronomy. Dulce has created processes and structures that enable further rapid expansion.
Dulce is looking for an investor to invest in further expansion into new owned stores, the development of the brand and the partial takeover of franchise stores. Furthermore, the shares of the strategic shareholder are also on offer. A majority or minority shareholding by the new investor is conceivable. Dulce has found an ideal partner in Paarl Equity, who, in addition to capital, brings experience in building franchises.
About Dulce
Dulce was founded in 2007 with the aim of offering high quality, locally prepared, natural ice cream, chocolates and other sweet treats and drinks. Dulce is a system gastronomy franchise concept that has its own branch system in highly frequented retail locations.
About Paarl Equity
Paarl Equity is a private equity investor based in Frankfurt am Main. Paarl was founded in 2005, focusing on medium-sized investments and company takeovers within the D-A-CH region.
About Quantum Partners
Quantum Partners GmbH, headquartered in Munich, is a specialized corporate finance advisor that supports clients in company transactions as well as in finding financing.
