Quantum Partners exclusively advised Knowis AG and its shareholders in the financing process
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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.
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.
As a business angel, Achim Lederle is regularly involved in entrepreneurial activities with capital and know-how.
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 Knowis AG and its shareholders on a financing round by bu:st and Bayern Kapital
In today’s highly competitive banking landscape, customer and employee expectations are quickly changing. Speed, convenience, and trust have gained importance. In order to meet these expectations, traditional financial institutions must implement new technology to deliver the personalized experience customers and employees demand.
The knowis banking platform offers a solution to this challenge. The platform is the link between a bank’s core system and the various user interaction channels. It is a “digital agility layer,” meaning that it ensures that business logic is bundled and reusable. Intelligent data management ensures that knowledge can be effectively leveraged across processes. Innovative tools shorten project times considerably and ensure quick adaptation to changing requirements.
Aim of the joint project was to raise sufficient capital to sustain an ambitious growth plan. With bu:st GmbH and Bayern Kapital, knowis has found two reliable partners who can accompany the company in the next phase.
About Knowis AG
knowis is a specialized software provider based in Regensburg, Germany. Since its inception in 2004, the company has made it its mission to develop flexible software solutions that enable automation in knowledge-intensive and technically complex application areas. Knowis specializes in offering solutions for banks.
About bu:st GmbH
bu:st GmbH is a consulting company focusing on the analysis, optimization and support of development and production processes. Its core competences are project and process management, as well as organizational development.
About Bayern Kapital
Established in 1995, Bayern Kapital is a venture capital and growth investor based in Landshut, Germany. From the approximately € 700 million investment volume it manages, Bayern Kapital finances innovative Bavarian start-ups and technology companies from the seed phase to the expansion phase.
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.
