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Launched in 2022 by Gaudenz Kripp and Cassian Stanjek, the German SF has successfully acquired EZS Identtechnik, a leading provider of labels and marking solutions. A total of nine investors participated in the transaction, including Inversiones Cabiedes, Vonzeo Capital, JB46, Innesto Partners, Tobias Raeber, Evolutiq, Lukas Matzinger, and the seller, who has re-invested. The deal was finance with approximately 50% leverage. Some investors, including Istria Capital and Relay Investments, which financed the search, opted not to participate due to the deal’s size.
Founded in 1997, EZS Identtechnik GmbH has established itself as a leading expert in system solutions for labeling, marking, and packaging. In addition to offering an extensive range of labels, thermal transfer foils, barcodes, printing and scanning technology, packaging solutions, and customized software, the company provides its partners and customers with comprehensive consulting and personalized support. Despite having a team of just 15 professionals, EZS Identtechnik GmbH achieved a turnover of €10.8M in 2023, reflecting a 24.7% growth compared to the previous year, with an EBITDA of approximately €2M.
Gaudenz and Cassian explain: “EZS Identtechnik operates in a billion-dollar market that continues to expand due to increasing regulatory requirements and the growing demand for labeling solutions. With a highly fragmented industry landscape, the company is well-positioned to drive further growth through both organic expansion and strategic add-on acquisitions.” The company benefits from high customer retention and recurring revenue, fueled by the ever-growing need for labeling. They added: “As one of the leading online providers of hardware and printing solutions, we see significant opportunities for cross-selling and upselling. This, combined with the industry’s favorable market dynamics, positions the company for continued success.”
Legal: Thomas Schmid (SNP) / Tax: Benjamin Wagner (Trinity Tax) / Financial: Sarah Kasper (Deloitte)
