HQ Capital

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Last activity: 29.05.2025

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Over the past 30 years, HQ Capital has been actively investing in global private equity on behalf of institutions and family offices.

With over US$9 billion in commitments since inception and more than 90 employees across offices in Europe, North America and Asia, HQ Capital has the platform and experience needed to effectively allocate capital in private markets.

We combine our global experience with local expertise to create custom solutions that meet our clients' needs. With our unwavering commitment to investors and responsible investments, we remain focused on creating value and delivering sustainable, attractive returns.

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Overview

Location

Germany, Hesse, Bad Homburg vor der Höhe

Employees

51-200

Total raised

$375M

Founded date

1989

Funding Rounds 1

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Oct 19, 2021	EBERTLANG grows with 8Soft and expands into Switzerland	Wetzlar/Bad Homburg – October 19, 2021. EBERTLANG, software specialist distributor and portfolio company of HQ Equita, continues its growth course and acquires a majority stake in Würzburg-based IT specialist 8Soft. Like EBERTLANG, 8Soft is...
Aug 10, 2021	HQ Equita acquires a stake in indevis	Bad Homburg, August 10, 2021. — HQ Equita, trusted partner of SMEs in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland for almost three decades, has acquired a majority stake in the IT security specialist indevis. The two founders Wolfgang Kurz and Andrea...
Jun 18, 2021	HQ Capital collects $210m to beat target for second co-investment fundraise	HQ Capital has beaten its target for its second co-investment fundraise by reaching a $210m final close. The firm easily
Jun 10, 2021	Concord Pacific And HB Management To Become The Majority Shareholder In HQ Capital Real Estate	Moving Forward, Concord Pacific And HB Management Will Maintain A Close Strategic Relationship With Global Investment Advisory Firm, HQ Capital HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 10 June 2021 – Concord Pacific and HB Management announced it h...
Jun 2, 2021	HQ Equita expands Industrial Advisory Board to nine members	Bad Homburg – 2nd of June, 2021. HQ Equita, a trusted partner for medium-sized companies in the DACH region for almost three decades, is further expanding its Industrial Advisory Board. With the addition of three high-caliber industry exper...
Aug 10, 2020	HQ Equita acquires specialist for industrial microwave and plasma technology MUEGGE	Bad Homburg, 10th August, 2020 – HQ Equita, trusted partner of SMEs in Germany, Austria and Switzerland for almost three decades, acquires a majority stake in MUEGGE GmbH from MEYER BURGER TECHNOLOGY AG. The agreement is subject to customar...
Jun 19, 2020	German alternative firm HQ Capital raises $750m for latest global fund-of-funds	Premium Germany-headquartered alternative investment firm HQ Capital has held the final close of its eighth fund-of-funds, raising $750 million in committed capital. Continue reading this story with a subscription to DealStreetAsia. Subscri...
Jun 18, 2020	HQ Capital Deutschland GmbH : raises US$750 million global private equity fund Auda Capital VIII	DGAP-Media / 18.06.2020 / 14:00 HQ Capital raises US$750 million global private equity fund Auda Capital VIII - Largest global platform fund in HQ Capital's 30+ year history - Portfolio comprised of primary, secondary, and co-investment tra...
Mar 6, 2020	Harald Quandt Group strengthens it’s structures	Bad Homburg, March 6, 2020. Following continued growth, the HQ Group is taking the next step in its development. Through a central holding (HQ Holding), the strategic development of HQ financial service providers will be further driven. The...
Dec 5, 2019	HQ Equita expands Industrial Advisory Board	Bad Homburg – 05 November 2019 HQ Equita, a trusted partner for small and medium-sized enterprises in the DACH region for nearly three decades, is further expanding its Industrial Advisory Board. With the addition of four more top-class ind...
Nov 18, 2019	HQ Equita acquires majority stake in WOLF Verpackungsmaschinen Group	Bad Homburg, 18 November 2019 \| HQ Equita, trusted partner of SMEs in Germany, Austria and Switzerland for almost three decades, has acquired a majority stake in WOLF Verpackungsmaschinen GmbH, based in Lich-Birklar. WOLF is one of the worl...
Mar 25, 2019	HQ Equita Acquires Leading Value-Added Software Distributor EBERTLANG	Bad Homburg, March 25, 2019 – HQ Equita, the direct investment company of HQ Capital, is acquiring a majority interest in the leading value-added software distributor EBERTLANG from Beyond Capital Partners and the company’s founders. Based ...
Sep 27, 2018	HQ Capital Gives Back! – in Bad Homburg	Bad Homburg, Germany, 4 September 2018. HQ Capital’s Germany office organized a group of 27 employees, from both its Private Equity and HQ Equita teams, to participate in the Malteser Social Day 2018.
Sep 23, 2018	HQ Capital Appoints Amy Thiessen as Director of Business Development	HQ Capital has hired Amy Thiessen as Director of Business Development to lead capital raising and business development in North America. She will be based in New York. Amy will raise capital and develop new strategic partnerships across HQ ...
Sep 23, 2018	HQ Capital Appoints Amy Thiessen as Director of Business Development	HQ Capital has hired Amy Thiessen as Director of Business Development to lead capital raising and business development in North America. She will be based in New York. Amy will raise capital and develop new strategic partnerships across HQ ...
Jul 4, 2018	HQ Capital and Yuanju to Form Wealth Management Platform	HQ Capital, a leading independent manager of alternative investments, announced the formation of a joint venture with the Chinese investment firm Yuanju Capital Management Co., Ltd. to establish a wealth management platform. The new platfor...
Jul 4, 2018	HQ Capital and Yuanju to Form Wealth Management Platform	HQ Capital, a leading independent manager of alternative investments, announced the formation of a joint venture with the Chinese investment firm Yuanju Capital Management Co., Ltd. to establish a wealth management platform. The new platfor...
Jun 13, 2018	HQ Equita acquires the leading packaging machine manufacturers FAWEMA and HDG (Steindl Group) and establishes The Packaging Group	Bad Homburg, 13 June, 2018. HQ Equita has signed an agreement to acquire a majority stake in the Steindl Group, which consists of the leading packaging machine manufacturers FAWEMA GmbH (“FAWEMA”) and HDG Verpackungsmaschinen GmbH (“HDG”). ...
May 30, 2018	HQ Capital raises $108.2m	The New York based alternative investment manager held first close for its latest multifamily fund.
May 3, 2018	HQ Capital closes Asia-focused secondary fund at $250m hard cap	Premium HQ Capital (HQC), an independent manager of alternative investments with presence across Europe, U.S. and Asia, has announced the close of its Asia-focused secondary fund at its hard cap of $250 million. Continue reading this story ...
May 2, 2018	HQ Capital closes new secondaries fund pair on more than $750m	HQ Capital has closed two new secondaries funds on more than $750m amid strong oversubscription. The firm held a $503m f
Aug 23, 2017	HQ Capital raises $152m	Alternative investment manager HQ Capital closes opportunistic real estate fund above target.
Jul 6, 2016	HQ Capital Raises US$375M Private Equity Fund	HQ Capital, a Frankfurt, Germany-based independent investment manager for alternative assets, held the final close of Auda Capital VII, at US$375m. Limited partners include institutional investors such as insurance companies, pension funds ...
Jul 5, 2016	Auda Capital VII Raises at $375M	HQ Capital, a leading independent investment manager for alternative assets, has announced the final closing of Auda Capital VII, a US$375 million fund. Auda Capital VII will continue the successful investment strategy of the prior Auda Cap...
Jul 5, 2016	Auda Capital VII Raises at $375M	HQ Capital, a leading independent investment manager for alternative assets, has announced the final closing of Auda Capital VII, a US$375 million fund. Auda Capital VII will continue the successful investment strategy of the prior Auda Cap...

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FAQ about HQ Capital

When was HQ Capital founded?

HQ Capital was founded in 1989.

How much funding has HQ Capital raised?

HQ Capital has raised $375M in total across 1 funding round.

What has the press written about HQ Capital?

Parsers VC has collected 26 articles mentioning HQ Capital, among them “EBERTLANG grows with 8Soft and expands into Switzerland” (Oct 19, 2021) and “HQ Equita acquires a stake in indevis” (Aug 10, 2021).

Is HQ Capital still active?

Yes, HQ Capital is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from May 29, 2025.