GSS is a leading provider of governance, risk and compliance (GRC) software headquartered in Madrid (Spain), with a strong presence in Iberia and Latin America. This investment represents Maguar’s first investment in the Spanish market.

Founded in 2007, GlobalSuite Solutions has built a comprehensive and highly configurable GRC software platform serving a broad customer base across highly regulated industries, including banking, insurance, healthcare, and telecommunications. Today, GSS supports more than 670 customers across Iberia and Latin America, helping organizations manage risk, ensure regulatory compliance, and strengthen decision-making at board level. With a team of more than 100 professionals, GlobalSuite Solutions has delivered annual growth more than 20% in recent years.

GlobalSuite Solutions offers a best-in-class GRC software suite covering key areas such as information security, business continuity, risk management, compliance, ESG, audit, data protection and third-party risk management. Acting as a single source of truth, the platform enables customers to analyze, visualize, and report GRC-related data efficiently, supporting compliance with major regulatory frameworks while remaining flexible to address evolving requirements.

Maguar has been closely following the governance, risk and compliance software market for several years and is strongly convinced of its attractive long-term growth dynamics. Increasing regulatory complexity, rising requirements around risk management, data protection, and ESG, as well as the ongoing digitalization of compliance processes are driving sustained demand for professional GRC solutions across industries. In this environment, software platforms that enable organizations to move away from manual, spreadsheet-based operations and process management towards integrated, scalable systems are becoming mission-critical. The GRC market will continue to benefit from these structural tailwinds and represents a highly attractive segment for long-term value creation.

Maguar plans to support GlobalSuite Solutions in accelerating its next phase of growth by strengthening its go-to-market organization, further developing its partner ecosystem, and refining pricing and packaging strategies. In addition, the partnership will focus on driving innovation across automation, integration, AI, modularity, and usability, as well as supporting geographic expansion into new markets, including the DACH region and Brazil, complemented by a selective buy-and-build strategy.

Arno Poschik, Founding Partner at Maguar, commented: “GlobalSuite Solutions has built an impressive GRC platform with a clear right-to-win in a growing and increasingly critical market segment. We are excited to partner with Antonio Quevedo Muñoz, his team as well as Jaime Giron de Velasco who will join GSS in a senior management role, to support the Company’s continued expansion, professionalize its go-to-market approach, and unlock significant organic and inorganic growth opportunities.”

Antonio Quevedo Muñoz, Founder and CEO of GlobalSuite Solutions, added: “Partnering with Maguar marks an important milestone for GSS. Maguar’s deep expertise in scaling B2B software companies, combined with their long-term thinking and entrepreneurial mindset, makes them an ideal partner for our next growth phase. Together, we will continue to innovate our platform and expand our presence internationally while delivering outstanding value to our customers. We want to thank Aldebaran for their excellent partnership and support over the past years and at the same time look forward to entering our next chapter of growth with Maguar.”

About Maguar 

Maguar is a leading German tech investor headquartered in Munich, focuses on investments in small and medium-sized B2B software companies in the DACH and selected European markets. Maguar’s 20 employees have extensive entrepreneurial and management experience with more than 40 years as software CEOs and over 35 years in private equity.

About GlobalSuite Solutions

Founded in 2007 by Antonio Quevedo Muñoz, GlobalSuite Solutions is a leading provider of governance, risk and compliance software, serving customers across Iberia and Latin America. The Company delivers a comprehensive, configurable GRC software suite designed to help organizations manage risk, ensure regulatory compliance, and support informed decision-making in complex and highly regulated environments.

For more information, please contact:
Arno Poschik
Founding Partner, Maguar Capital
Email: info@maguar.com

Homepage: www.maguar.com

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stp.one was founded in 1993 by Gunther Thies, one of Maguar’s founding partners, who ran it for 23 years as CEO and built it into the insolvency law software vendor in Germany.

Maguar originally acquired a minority stake in stp.one, headquartered in Karlsruhe, Germany, alongside lead investor BU in March 2021. At the time of the acquisition, stp.one was a well-established insolvency law software vendor in Germany. Since then, the company has transformed into a pan-European Legal Tech leader, offering a comprehensive suite of solutions for insolvency law firms, law firms, and corporate legal and risk management teams.

This transformation was driven by a focused strategy of organic growth and nine strategic acquisitions across Europe, resulting in a highly synergistic and scalable SaaS platform with a strong footprint in DACH, BeNeLux, Central & Eastern Europe, and the Nordics. Today, stp.one employs over 400 professionals across 12 locations and serves more than 8,000 clients, including law firms, insolvency administrators, and corporate legal departments.

The sale of stp.one demonstrates Maguar’s ability to support management teams as a sparring partner in driving operational excellence and international expansion. Over the course of the partnership, Maguar actively contributed to the company’s transition from a niche insolvency software specialist into a leading multi-vertical Legal Tech platform with strong recurring revenues, a modern cloud and AI-enabled product suite, and an expanded European presence.

“stp.one is a perfect example of how Maguar partners with exceptional management teams and entrepreneurs to help them reach the next level,” said Gunther Thies, Founding Partner at Maguar Capital. “Together with BU and CEO Oliver Bendig, we have supported stp.one in its journey from a national insolvency software provider to a European Legal Tech champion. We are proud of the transformation achieved and confident that Septeo and Hg are the right partners to continue this impressive growth trajectory.”

About stp.one

Founded by Gunther Thies, one of Maguar’s Founding Partners, stp.one is a leading European provider of legal technology software, offering integrated solutions for insolvency practitioners, law firms, and corporate legal departments. With a strong focus on workflow automation, cloud transformation, and AI, the company enables legal professionals to work more efficiently, connected, and intelligently. Headquartered in Karlsruhe, Germany, stp.one operates across Europe and serves more than 8,000 clients.

About Maguar 

Headquartered in Munich, Germany, Maguar was founded in 2019 by Matthias Ick, Gunther Thies, and Arno Poschik. Maguar focuses on investments in small and medium-sized B2B software companies primarily in the DACH region. The Maguar team possesses strong entrepreneurial and extensive management experience in the software and tech industry, with more than 40 years of experience as software CEOs and over 30 years in the private equity industry.

For more information, please contact:
Viviane Paßreiter
Mail: info@maguar.com
www.maguar.com
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Signagelive, an innovation leader in the digital signage industry, is renowned for its seamless SoC integration, powerful API ecosystem, and partner-first commercial model. Founded by Jason Cremins—who, along with his management team, will join Navori Labs’ executive leadership—Signagelive delivers a robust, cloud-based CMS platform trusted by over 3,500 clients, ranging from SMEs to large enterprises worldwide. With a loyal customer base spanning the UK, North America, and Australia, the company is a strong strategic fit to complement Navori Labs’ global footprint.

With this acquisition, Navori Labs forms the world’s largest independent CMS platform provider by installed base and further strengthens its global presence, product innovation capabilities, and partner-focused service model. The Group will focus on continuous innovation of its professional-grade digital signage software, with over 45 dedicated developers advancing next-generation solutions powered by AI-driven capabilities, enhanced media handling, analytics, and device management – all built on a flexible, API-first architecture.

The combined Group now operates development and commercial teams across Switzerland, the UK, Canada, Denmark, Mexico, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, India, Singapore, Hong Kong, France, and Australia, while retaining its global headquarters in Lausanne.

Jeffrey Weitzman, CEO of Navori Labs, commented: “We are thrilled to welcome Signagelive into the Navori Labs Group. This marks a transformative moment in our journey to become the world’s leading independent digital signage software provider. By combining best-in-class technology with a shared vision of partner-centric growth, we’re poised to create exceptional value for our customers and teams globally.”

Jason Cremins, Founder of Signagelive, added: “Joining forces with Navori Labs allows us to scale our technology and reach further than ever before. We are excited to be part of a unified team that shares our values of innovation, integrity, and customer-first execution.”

Matthias Ick, Founding Partner at Maguar Capital, stated: “This acquisition is a key milestone for Navori Labs, achieved just six months after joining the Maguar portfolio.” Johannes Losbichler, Partner at Maguar Capital, adds: “We are proud to support Navori Labs’ ambitious growth strategy and look forward to driving long-term value through continued investment in technology, talent, and international expansion.”

On Navori Labs’ side, the transaction was advised by PwC (Financial Due Diligence), valantic (Technical Due Diligence), Hogan Lovells and NKF (Legal), Goodwin (Legal Financing), and KPMG (Tax and Structuring). Debt financing for the transaction has been provided by Kartesia.

About Navori Labs

Founded in 1998, Navori Labs is a Swiss innovator and global leader in digital signage software, computer vision, and AI-driven marketing analytics. Supported by a team of highly qualified engineers, Navori Labs develops professional-grade software designed for scalable deployment, optimizing business communication across industries and delivering effective, impactful messaging to audiences worldwide.

About Signagelive

Signagelive is a UK-based provider of digital signage CMS software. Operating exclusively through channel partners, the company reaches over 3,500 end customers worldwide, with particularly strong footprints in the UK, Australia, and North America. Signagelive stands out for its API-first, cloud-based platform, known for seamless SoC integration, robust device management, and partner-centric innovation.

About Maguar Capital

Headquartered in Munich, Germany, Maguar Capital was founded in 2019 by Matthias Ick, Gunther Thies, and Arno Poschik. Maguar focuses on investments in small and medium-sized B2B software companies primarily in the DACH region. The Maguar team has strong entrepreneurial and extensive management experience in the technology industry, with more than 40 years of experience as software CEOs and over 30 years in the private equity industry.

For more information, please contact: 

Johannes Losbichler
Maguar Capital – Partner
Email: jl@maguar.com
Website: www.maguar.com

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Maguar invested in Ingentis in August 2021, acquiring the company from its founders, who remained substantially reinvested throughout the holding period. At the time of the acquisition, Maguar acquired an exceptional founder-led company with a unique software product – a strong foundation to jointly develop the business further over the following years. Headquartered in Nuremberg, Germany, Ingentis provides organisational charting, design and analytics software that enables enterprises to visualise, analyse, and optimise workforce and organisational structures.

The transaction demonstrates Maguar’s ability to create value by supporting management teams and founders as a sparring partner in driving operational improvement, SaaS transformation and international expansion. Over the course of the partnership, Ingentis successfully transitioned from a founder-led business into an internationally established and fast-growing SaaS organisation. The company delivered consistent double-digit revenue growth, significantly increased its share of recurring SaaS revenues, expanded internationally with a dedicated presence in North America, and enhanced its product offering as well as global partner ecosystem. Today, Ingentis’ products are used by 2,000 customers and hundreds of blue-chip enterprises worldwide, including many Fortune 500 and DAX-listed companies. The company is active in more than 50 countries.

Arno Poschik, Matthias Ick and Gunther Thies, Founding Partners at Maguar commented: “It has been a privilege for Maguar to support the Ingentis team over the past years. Ingentis exemplifies what we strive for at Maguar – partnering with outstanding founder-led software businesses and helping them reach the next level. We are confident that Carlyle is the right partner for the next phase of the company’s international growth. We thank both the current management team as well as the founders of Ingentis for the successful partnership and cooperation over the last years.”

Joachim Rotzinger, CEO of Ingentis, added: “We are incredibly proud of what we’ve achieved in building Ingentis into a leading platform for organizational performance. This success is the achievement of our outstanding team, strong company culture and great product offering for our customers. With Maguar’s backing, we transitioned from a founder-led organization to a successfully scaling software company. I would like to thank the Maguar team for their excellent support and partnership over the last few years. We look forward to entering our next growth chapter with Carlyle now.”

Maguar and Ingentis were advised by Robert W. Baird & Co, Deloitte, OC&C, valantic, LUPP + PARTNER, and AC Christes. 

About Ingentis

Ingentis is a leading provider of org charting, org design, and org analytics software that empowers organizations to continuously improve their effectiveness and performance. The company’s solutions help enterprises visualize, analyze, and optimize their organizational and workforce structures, enabling better strategic decisions. Ingentis serves more than 2,000 renowned organizations worldwide, including hundreds of blue-chip enterprises.  Headquartered in Nuremberg, Germany, Ingentis also operates offices in the US. For more information, visit www.ingentis.com.

About Maguar 

Headquartered in Munich, Germany, Maguar was founded in 2019 by Matthias Ick, Gunther Thies, and Arno Poschik. Maguar focuses on investments in small and medium-sized B2B software companies primarily in the DACH region. The Maguar team possesses strong entrepreneurial and extensive management experience in the software and tech industry, with more than 40 years of experience as software CEOs and over 30 years in the private equity industry.

For more information, please contact:
Viviane Paßreiter
Mail: info@maguar.com
www.maguar.com
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Founded in Graz in 2015, Timeular – with its product “EARLY” – offers a privacy-first, AI-powered platform tailored primarily to the needs of teams in consulting, IT services and professional agencies. With more than 4,500 paying customers worldwide, the company is known for its intuitive user experience, real-time analytics, and seamless integrations with leading ERP, payroll, and project management systems.

The solution spans the full project time management continuum – from real-time task tracking and leave management to advanced reporting and billing exports. Its GDPR-compliant cloud architecture as well as web- & desktop-first design ensure maximum security and flexibility. Evolving AI capabilities provide predictive insights that drive billability and productivity at scale.

With this acquisition, TimeTac is strategically expanding its product portfolio by adding a best-in-class, automated project time tracking module. This enables the company to better serve its growing base of white-collar SME clients across the DACH region and beyond. The integration unlocks significant cross-selling potential, supports the rollout of its next-generation platform “TimeTac Next”, and accelerates product innovation across both platforms.

Christoph Lückl, CEO of TimeTac, comments: “We’ve known the Timeular team for a long time and have always admired their innovative approach to project time tracking. By combining our strengths, we aim to offer a unified platform addressing the diverse needs of our clients—from compliance to project billability and productivity.”

Manuel Zoderer, Co-Founder of Timeular, remarks: “I’m genuinely excited about our future collaboration and the strong cultural fit between both organizations. I’m also proud that our product will continue to serve users under a trusted brand like TimeTac. Together, our two platforms form a world-class solution for clients who value both compliance and project-level time tracking.”

Johannes Losbichler, Partner at Maguar Capital, states: “The acquisition of Timeular marks another key milestone in executing TimeTac’s growth strategy. Building on strong organic momentum, this investment strengthens TimeTac’s positioning as a leading provider in the area of compliance-focused time tracking and expands its high-quality offering.”

The transaction was advised by valantic, Fieldfisher, PKF Corti & Partner, PwC, LUPP + PARTNER, and KPMG. The shareholders of Timeular were advised by Schönherr Rechtsanwälte.

About TimeTac

TimeTac is a Graz-based B2B software company specializing in time and attendance tracking. Its cloud-based solution enables businesses to easily record, manage, and analyze work hours, absences, and project-related time while fulfilling all local legal requirements. The company serves over 4,800 customers, primarily in the DACH region, with more than 170,000 employees using its software daily. TimeTac currently employs 85 people and plans to grow its team to over 100 by the end of the year.

About Timeular

Timeular is a SME-focused B2B software company offering time management solutions within the productivity software space. Its product “EARLY” includes automated time tracking, leave management, productivity analytics, and a unique physical time tracking device. Timeular primarily serves sectors with high time tracking needs, such as consulting, agencies as well as professional and IT services firms.

About Maguar Capital

Headquartered in Munich, Germany, Maguar Capital was founded in 2019 by Matthias Ick, Gunther Thies, and Arno Poschik. Maguar focuses on investments in small and medium-sized B2B software companies in the DACH region. The Maguar team has strong entrepreneurial and extensive management experience in the technology industry, with more than 35 years of experience as software CEOs and more than 20 years of experience in the private equity industry. Recent investments in related areas such as shyftplan, HR WORKS, Effectory and Ingentis have helped to build a deep understanding of relevant and repeatable value creation themes.

For more information, please contact:
Johannes Losbichler 

Maguar Capital – Partner
Mail: jl@maguar.com
Homepage: www.maguar.com

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Vispato is a Germany-based technology company with strong growth momentum. As a specialist in digital whistleblowing systems, Vispato provides companies with a legally compliant and user-friendly solution for implementing the EU Whistleblower Directive. Vispato’s solution relies on one of the most secure end-to-end encryption technologies and well-designed security concepts to ensure data protection and confidentiality. Through this acquisition, HR WORKS expands its offering in the rapidly growing market for compliance solutions as part of its integrated HR suite.

HR WORKS continues to strengthen its position as a leading HR software provider for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the DACH region. With the acquisition of Vispato, HR WORKS is further pursuing its successful growth strategy. The company had previously acquired DriversCheck GmbH (Cologne) in autumn 2022 and Bonrepublic GmbH (Vienna) in spring 2024.

Markus Schunk, Partner at Maguar Capital says:
“The acquisition of Vispato by HR WORKS marks another important milestone in the execution of HR WORKS’ growth strategy. Building on strong organic growth and targeted acquisitions, this represents a strategically significant step that further strengthens the all-in-one solution in the area of compliance and expands its position as a leading quality
provider in the market.”

Christoph Bischoff, CEO of HR WORKS, adds:
“We are very pleased to welcome Vispato to the HR WORKS Group. Their innovative solution in the field of secure, digital whistleblowing systems is a perfect addition to our offering. Like HR WORKS, Vispato stands out with deep expertise, making them an ideal fit for us. Our customers value HR WORKS as a user-friendly and secure all-in-one HR solution — and the integration of Vispato will enhance it even further.”

With its all-in-one solution, HR WORKS covers the full employee life cycle for SMEs – tailored and future-ready. In practice, this means the HR suite supports every stage: from recruiting and onboarding to HR administration (including time tracking, payroll preparation, travel expense management, HR compliance), all the way to employee development, retention, offboarding, and potential re-hiring.

The transaction was advised by Lupp + Partner, KPMG, Valantic, and Radial. The shareholders of Vispato were advised by LUTZ | ABEL Rechtsanwalts PartG mbB.

About HR WORKS
With approximately 3,000 customers, HR WORKS is one of Germany’s most successful software providers for Human Resources (HR). For 25 years, the company has offered a cloud-based solution that combines all essential HR management functions with digital travel expense reporting – simple, smart, and tailored to the needs of SMEs. Among all HR software providers, HR WORKS boasts the highest customer loyalty in the German Mittelstand.
The HR WORKS Group comprises HR WORKS, DriversCheck (Cologne), Bonrepublic (Vienna), and Vispato (Düsseldorf), employing a total of around 210 people.
Visit the HR WORKS press page for more information.

About Maguar Capital
Headquartered in Munich, Germany, Maguar Capital was founded in 2019 by Matthias Ick, Gunther Thies and Arno Poschik. Maguar focuses on investments in small and medium-sized B2B software companies in the DACH region. The Maguar team has strong entrepreneurial and extensive management experience in the technology industry, with more than 35 years of experience as software CEOs and more than 20 years of experience in the private equity industry. Recent investments in related areas such as HRworks, Effectory and Ingentis have helped to build a deep understanding of relevant and repeatable value creation themes.

For more information, please contact:

Arno Poschik
Maguar Capital – Founding Partner
Mail: ap@maguar.com
Homepage: www.maguar.com

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Navori Labs’ advanced digital signage platform empowers businesses to seamlessly create, manage, and display multimedia content across screens. As an industry leader, it broadly covers sectors like retail, quick-service-restaurants, corporate communication, and transportation. Navori Labs’ solutions are distributed through a global network of partners, including distributors, operators, and resellers, across more than 150 countries.

Maguar is excited about partnering with Navori Labs to support its continued growth and strengthen its position as a global leader in digital signage software. Building on Navori’s impressive historic growth, the investment aims to expand its market share, deepen customer relationships, and support strategic acquisitions across the Americas, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region. The highly fragmented market presents significant opportunities for accelerated growth, both organically and through targeted acquisitions, to extend Navori’s geographic footprint and broaden its product offerings.

Matthias Ick, Founding Partner at Maguar, remarked: “We are thrilled to welcome Navori Labs to the Maguar portfolio. Navori’s exceptional track record and innovative solutions have positioned it as a clear leader in the digital signage market, and we are excited to contribute to its next phase of growth through resources, our network and our deep software expertise.” Johannes Losbichler, Partner at Maguar, added: “Navori Labs’ unique combination of advanced technology, global network, and strong market presence aligns perfectly with Maguar’s vision. This partnership is a testament to our confidence in the company’s ability to scale and thrive in a dynamic market.”

Jérôme Moeri, Founder and CEO of Navori Labs, shared his excitement about the partnership: “Maguar’s expertise and strategic approach align perfectly with Navori Labs’ ambitions. Their support and shared commitment to innovation make them an ideal partner for our growth journey. I am excited to remain actively involved during this transition to a broader management team and look forward to achieving our shared goals, continuing to deliver exceptional solutions to our customers.”

On the buy-side, the transaction was advised by PwC (Financial Due Diligence), valantic (Commercial and Technical Due Diligence), Hogan Lovells (Legal), Goodwin (Legal Financing), KPMG (Tax and Structuring), Holtara (ESG), and Houlihan Lokey (Financing). Debt financing for the transaction has been provided by Kartesia.

Navori Labs received legal advice from Kellerhals Carrard.

About Maguar

Headquartered in Munich, Germany, Maguar was founded in 2019 by Matthias Ick, Gunther Thies, and Arno Poschik. Maguar focuses on investments in small and medium-sized B2B software companies in the DACH region. The Maguar team possesses strong entrepreneurial and extensive management experience in the technology industry, with more than 35 years of experience as software CEOs and over 20 years in the private equity industry.

About Navori Labs

Founded in 1998, Navori Labs is a Swiss innovator and global leader in digital signage software, computer vision, and AI-driven marketing analytics. Supported by a team of highly qualified engineers, Navori Labs develops professional-grade software designed for scalable deployment, optimizing business communication across industries and delivering effective, impactful messaging to audiences worldwide.

For more information, please contact:

Matthias Ick
Maguar – Founding Partner
Email: mi@maguar.com
Homepage: www.maguar.com

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Founded in 1988, hsbcad is a pioneer in delivering advanced, toolset-based software solutions that integrate seamlessly with industry-standard platforms such as Autodesk’s Revit and AutoCAD. The company’s innovative software enables its global customer base to streamline the Design for Manufacture and Assembly“ (DfMA) workflow, gain efficiency, optimize material usage, reduce errors, and meet project timelines.

Offsite construction is an increasingly important segment of the construction industry, valued for its ability to deliver higher quality, faster build times, and improved efficiency. Wood construction in particular stands out as a sustainable option, capturing carbon and reducing reliance on high-emission construction methods. hsbcad plays a critical role in this transition by providing software solutions that simplify and integrate the design to manufacture and assembly (DfMA), helping customers improve productivity, minimize waste, and adopt environmentally friendly practices.

With over 35 years of industry experience, hsbcad is a global software solution provider dedicated to reshaping today’s construction industry into a sustainable and innovative tomorrow. The company has consistently pushed the boundaries of technology to deliver the most efficient, flexible, and user-friendly software solutions tailored to the growing demand for offsite construction.

Headquartered in Ghent, Belgium, hsbcad has expanded its global footprint with offices in Germany, the Netherlands, the UK, the USA, Canada, Japan, Ecuador, and Australia. Supported by a team of over 80 employees, hsbcad’s extensive software platform empowers companies to streamline computer-aided design (CAD), offsite manufacturing, onsite assembly, and compliance with the rapidly evolving Building Information Modelling (BIM) standards. This positions hsbcad at the forefront of innovation, meeting the increasing global demand for prefabrication and modular construction.

Based in Munich, Germany, Maguar Capital was founded in 2019 by Matthias Ick, Gunther Thies, and Arno Poschik. Maguar focuses on small and medium-sized B2B software companies in the DACH and Benelux regions. With over 35 years of combined experience as software CEOs and more than 20 years in private equity, the Maguar team brings extensive entrepreneurial and management expertise to its investments

Karel Vinckier, CEO and founder of hsbcad, said: „Partnering with Maguar marks a significant milestone for us, enabling us to further expand our business and capabilities. Their deep expertise in B2B software and proven track record of unlocking value were key factors in our decision to collaborate with Maguar.“

Arno Poschik, founding partner of Maguar, added: „After closely researching the construction software sector, we are very excited to partner with hsbcad. We highly value hsbcad’s strong software products and the opportunities they present. This partnership aligns with our shared vision, and we look forward to supporting the hsbcad team as it enters its next growth phase.“

The transaction was advised by Goodwin, Houlihan Lokey, KPMG, Lupp + Partner, PwC, Simon Kucher, Stibbe and valantic. The acquisition was financed by Cordet Capital Partners.

For more information, please contact:
Arno Poschik
Founding Partner Maguar
Mail: ap@maguar.com
Homepage: www.maguar.com

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Key takeaways from the 2023 report:

• Overall ESG performance: We’re proud to report an 11% improvement across the board, reflecting strong progress in aligning business with ESG goals.
• Tech advancements: A 6% boost in the technology category reflects the ongoing focus on sustainable technology.
• General ESG practices: A 16% increase in the general ESG category shows how the companies are strengthening responsible business practices.
• Environmental progress: Environmental scores are up by 14%, in the future carbon footprint tracking can be an area of focus.
• Social & governance excellence: Social scores improved by 13% and Governance by 9%, underscoring the commitment to employee well-being and ethical leadership.

In 2023, we rolled out the Effectory ESG scan across all our portfolio companies. This tool helps capturing direct insights from employees, adding an authentic layer to ESG efforts. With this data, companies can benchmark themselves against industry standards and gain valuable insights to ESG efforts from within the company.

At Maguar, we remain dedicated in our commitment to sustainability as a core driver of long-term success for our portfolio companies. We are proud of the progress that was made and are excited to build on this momentum in the years to come.

Check out the full report for all the details!

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Since the investment of Maguar in 2020, Markus has been leading HR WORKS as CEO. The company has become a market leading HR-software provider for the German SMB market. Today, HR WORKS is well positioned in the market providing a comprehensive all-in-one product solution together with a best-in-class service offering.

During that time, strategic partnerships with the leading payroll providers DATEV and ADDISON (Wolters Kluwer) have been successfully established.

Together with Maguar, two acquisitions have been made in the last two years, DriversCheck and Bonrepublic, which extended the product portfolio of HR WORKS. Further to that, setting up a Continuation Fund for HR WORKS last year marks a cornerstone for the future success of the company and for Maguar.

“I am very happy to continue working closely together with the Maguar team. I’m looking forward to helping Maguar to further develop the very successful investment strategy and to bring the portfolio to the next level“

„Markus brings deep software expertise to the Maguar team and has proven himself as a strong operator as CEO. Both are highly relevant for Maguar to continuously differentiate ourselves in the market and position us as the best partner for small and mid-cap founder owned software companies in the DACH region. Markus will be a key contributor to take Maguar the next level and add significant value to our portfolio companies. During his time at HR WORKS as CEO, Markus has taken the company from a EUR 10 Mio. to a EUR 40 Mio. revenue business within 4 years, but more importantly, he has managed to build a great corporate culture based on trust, transparency, positive thinking and excellence. We are highly excited about working with Markus in the future and wish him all the best in his new role”, the Maguar founders Matthias Ick, Gunther Thies and Arno Poschik commented.

Congratulations to Markus and a warm welcome to Maguar!

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