Quantum Partners exclusively advised Kempf Group bakeware & coating and its shareholders in the M&A process
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Andreas Brinkrolf has many years of corporate finance experience and has already founded several successful companies.</p>
<p>As Venture Manager and later as Managing Director of the Siemens Technology Accelerator, he was responsible for the external marketing of Siemens technologies through sales, spin-offs and licensing. The focus was on high-tech projects, e.g. in the fields of sensor technology, new materials and software. </p>
<p>As founder and CEO of Tiburon Partners AG, he invested in Internet and software companies and accompanied some of the companies through their entire life cycle to exit. He was responsible for the subsequent sale of Tiburon Partners AG to a listed holding company. Mr. Brinkrolf was a co-founder of Invoco Holding GmbH and helped it develop into one of the leading providers of outsourcing services in Germany. In 2013, he was responsible for the sale of the company to Xerox Corporation. In recent years, Mr. Brinkrolf has advised on over 50 transactions - initial investments, capital increases and sales. </p>
<p>He studied business administration at the Universities of Bamberg and Aston (UK) and completed his doctorate at the University of St. Gallen (CH).
<p>As Venture Manager and later as Managing Director of the Siemens Technology Accelerator, he was responsible for the external marketing of Siemens technologies through sales, spin-offs and licensing. The focus was on high-tech projects, e.g. in the fields of sensor technology, new materials and software. </p>
<p>As founder and CEO of Tiburon Partners AG, he invested in Internet and software companies and accompanied some of the companies through their entire life cycle to exit. He was responsible for the subsequent sale of Tiburon Partners AG to a listed holding company. Mr. Brinkrolf was a co-founder of Invoco Holding GmbH and helped it develop into one of the leading providers of outsourcing services in Germany. In 2013, he was responsible for the sale of the company to Xerox Corporation. In recent years, Mr. Brinkrolf has advised on over 50 transactions - initial investments, capital increases and sales. </p>
<p>He studied business administration at the Universities of Bamberg and Aston (UK) and completed his doctorate at the University of St. Gallen (CH).
Andreas Brinkrolf
Deal Partner
brinkrolf@quantum-partners.de
+49 89 414 144 355
Quantum Partners advises Kempf Group and its shareholders on the acquisition of KeyBAKE Bakeware & Coatings B.V.
Kempf Group takes over the majority of the KeyBAKE Bakeware & Coatings B.V. shares from the two managing founders, Linda Troisfontaine and Joop Kornelis. The transaction allows both companies to strengthen their position in the international bakeware and coating market and to extend their product range. As basis for future growth significant investments are planned for the Dutch manufacturing site for next year.
Guido Kempf commented on the acquisition announcement: “We are very excited to combine the knowledge and strength of KEMPF and KeyBAKE. The result is the optimization of two industry-leading companies and the ability to provide high-quality bakeware and coatings throughout Europe and beyond.”
Joop Kornelis: “I am pleased that we found with KEMPF a partner with the same DNA, a family-owned reliable company, with the same strategy, to continue our growth and secure the future for KeyBAKE Bakeware and Coatings. We now are able to provide our customers with a wider range of bakeware, coatings and service.”
Linda Troisfontaine stated: “I am very proud to observe that our company has gained a good reputation in the national and international bakery world for customer focus, technical solutions and professional support. With this combination, KeyBAKE will be prepared for the future and we can be the partner for all national and international customers with a very extensive product range.”
About Kempf Gruppe
Kempf GmbH bakeware & coating with its associated companies is a third-generation, medium-sized German family business. The group is the leading European manufacturer of industrial baking trays, baking tins and non-stick coatings.
About Keybake
KeyBAKE Bakeware & Coatings B.V. is also a manufacturer of industrial baking tins and trays. From its headquarters in Dronten, the Netherlands, the company supplies industrial customers throughout Europe.
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.
