King & Wood Mallesons (KWM) has advised funds managed by PINOVA Capital GmbH (PINOVA Capital) as well as further shareholders on the sale of all shares in Sill Optics-Group (Sill Optics).
Sill Optics is a leading manufacturer of optical components used in laser processing, additive manufacturing, medical technology, and other chip manufacturing processes. With around 250 employees, Sill Optics develops and produces in Wendelstein, Germany. The company was acquired by PINOVA Capital in 2019 and has been successfully developed since then.
PINOVA Capital is an independent private equity firm investing in high-growth technology companies in German-speaking regions. PINOVA Capital focuses on "Mittelstand" companies with sales between EUR 10 million and EUR 75 million in the sectors industrial technology and information technology, characterized by significant growth potential, sustainable competitive advantages and a strong market position in their niche.
Advisors PINOVA Capital GmbH:
Markus Herz, Hanno Brandt, Lorenz Liebsch, Julian Buhr (PSL), Damian Thiele, (all Corporate), Markus Hill, Viktoria Rosbach (both Tax), Tilman Siebert (Antitrust/Competition), Martin Gliewe (Employment)