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Based in Frankfurt, Don Holland and Henrik Bühler have partnered to launch H&B Mittelstandspartner with the goal of acquiring the life’s work of an entrepreneur in the DACH region and continuing its legacy as the future operational managing directors. They are supported by an experienced network of entrepreneurs and investors, including Alza Capital Partners, Forti Search Fund Partners, Innesto Partners, Aurica Capital, ONEtoONE Asset Management, Legacy Partners, the Ruiz Family, Simon Webster, Pierre-Paul Benoit, Marc Bartomeus, Jan Woitschätzke, among others.
Don Holland brings a broad professional background in strategy consulting, technology, and sales, with a strong focus on operational transformation and strategic development. He began his career at Horn & Company, where he led various projects to optimize operating models and advised the management teams of both mid-sized companies and large corporations on strategic challenges. He later worked as an independent consultant, providing strategic and operational advice to clients, as well as brokerage and advisory services in the real estate sector through Engel & Völkers. Don also served as a consultant for the investment firm Vertevis Capital Partners.
Henrik Bühler is a seasoned financial expert in investment and strategy. He began his career at the American investment bank Stifel in London, advising on numerous M&A transactions. He then joined Eisvogel Group, a PE firm focused on European SMEs. His work centered on working capital management and value creation through active support of operational improvements within portfolio companies. He also assisted management teams with strategic planning and development. Most recently, Henrik worked with the Jacobs family office in Zurich, where he co-led the development of a new investment strategy focused on growth capital, and at White Peaks Capital.
They are seeking to acquire a sustainably profitable SME in the DACH region, with 80% of their search focused on Germany and opportunistic deals in Austria, Switzerland, and Liechtenstein. Target companies should have annual revenues between €5–40M and a minimum EBITDA margin of 15%. Industry focus includes business services, industrial services, technology, and healthcare.
