GroundBirds BV (formerly DVDS), a portfolio company of IceLake, has acquired a majority stake in GfS, a specialized service provider in the field of road infrastructure and traffic safety.

GfS Gesellschaft für Straßenunterhaltung mbH, which Finatem acquired in 2018, is a specialist service provider based in southern Germany in the field of road infrastructure and traffic safety, focusing on the installation and maintenance of guardrail systems and related traffic safety solutions.

GroundBirds BV is a Dutch group of infrastructure maintenance specialists, active in asphalt maintenance, marking and lining, traffic management and road lighting.

The transaction supports GfS’ next phase of development and provides a strong platform to further strengthen capabilities, expand service coverage and pursue attractive growth opportunities.

CODEX Partners prepared the commercial due diligence of GfS for GroundBirds.

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THI Investments has acquired a majority stake in LOGICHECK, a leading technology-enabled provider of audit and verification services for complex, non-standard motor insurance claims. THI Investments enters the partnership together with LOGICHECK’s management team to actively support the company through its next phase of growth.

LOGICHECK was founded in 2013 and has become a market-leading provider in the verification of complex motor-related insurance claims. The company supports insurers with deep domain expertise, a proprietary data foundation, and software- and SaaS-based verification processes. Today, LOGICHECK works with the majority of German insurers and acts as a mission-critical partner in claim categories where outsourcing is structurally attractive.

CODEX Partners prepared the commercial due diligence of LOGICHECK for THI Investments.

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With the integration of Gini, Banyan Software, a globally operating company focused on the long-term development of specialized software businesses, further expands its expertise in the European fintech sector and strengthens its buy-and-build strategy.

Gini is the leading provider of AI-based payment and document intelligence solutions for banks, private health insurers, and the e-commerce sector in Germany and Austria. Gini’s software development kit is deeply integrated into the workflows of numerous financial and insurance institutions, enabling the efficient and secure execution of processes such as invoice payments, reimbursements, and automated data extraction.

Through the acquisition, Gini gains access to new international markets, additional customer segments, and professional structures that will sustainably support further growth, particularly in the banking sector and private health insurance.

As part of the transaction, CODEX Partners supported Gini by preparing the commercial vendor due diligence.

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FLEX Capital has acquired Evo IT, a leading Austrian provider of customized software solutions in the DACH region, headquartered in Vienna. Founded in 2011, the company employs over 100 people across its locations in Vienna, Zurich, and Poprad (Slovakia), and operates under two brands: Evolit, which focuses on complex custom software solutions, and Evol.X, which offers tailored CRM and marketing automation solutions based on leading standard software.

Evo IT serves demanding industries such as mobility, energy, critical infrastructure, real estate, and industrial sectors, and also has a strong presence in the public sector. Notable clients include ÖBB, ASFINAG, and TÜV Süd.

CODEX Partners provided the commercial due diligence of Evo IT for FLEX Capital.

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Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Wilsdruff, Germany, YellowFox is a leading provider of cloud-based telematics solutions for fleet, asset, and personnel management. With over 100,000 connected vehicles and a modular software portfolio, the company supports clients from various industries in digitizing their mobility processes.

Peter Möhrle Holding is the family office of the Möhrle family, based in Hamburg. Founded to manage its entrepreneurial investments, the Holding pursues the goal of long-term value growth and primarily invests in established medium-sized companies.

CODEX Partners provided the Commercial Due Diligence of YellowFox for Peter Möhrle Holding.

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With the integration of ZEDAL, SYNQONY continues to strengthen its position as a leading platform for digital waste and environmental management. The addition of eANV solutions enables SYNQONY to offer its customers all key processes of the digital circular economy from a single source.

ZEDAL is a leading SaaS product for companies subject to verification and registration obligations that must digitally comply with the legal requirements of the German Circular Economy Act (KrWG) for hazardous waste.

This acquisition further consolidates SYNQONY’s position as a market leader in the digital circular economy. The company now employs over 120 people and serves more than 8,000 commercial waste producers, over 700 waste disposal companies, and 100 environmental authorities.

CODEX Partners provided the Commercial Due Diligence of ZEDAL for SYNQONY.

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Junge Die Bäckerei. is the leading provider of bakery and quick-service food concepts in northern Germany, founded in 1897. The Lübeck-based family business operates 210 stores in Northern Germany and three production facilities in Lübeck, Rostock and Greifswald. The expansion with new locations was successfully driven forward, including the development of the Berlin area.

The company is characterized by a high level of vertical integration as well as operational excellence and efficiency. Among its customers, Junge Die Bäckerei. is renowned for its high-quality products and extensive variety, as well as for the pleasant atmosphere and exceptional service in its stores. The pillars of its success include over 5,000 passionate employees and a spirit of innovation in baked goods, snacks, and coffee specialties. The partnership provides Junge Die Bäckerei. with the opportunity to further expand its branch network and reach even more customers with its products and location concepts. Through a combination of entrepreneurial spirit and a unique family-oriented corporate culture, the company has established itself as the leading provider of bakery and quick-service food concepts in northern Germany.

CODEX Partners conducted the Commercial Due Diligence on Junge Die Bäckerei. for Egeria.

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:em engineering methods AG, a portfolio company of Patrimonium Private Equity and Wille Finance, has acquired SEMP Consulting GmbH through its holding company.

:em engineering methods is a leading provider of IT consulting services for the digital transformation of industrial companies in the DACH region. Its consulting focuses in particular on Product Lifecycle Management, Digital Twin, Application Lifecycle Management, Model-Based Engineering, as well as collaboration and requirements management. This is complemented by software development and its own SaaS solution, ReqMan®.

With the acquisition of SEMP Consulting, :em engineering methods is deliberately strengthening its market position in the field of systems engineering, an interdisciplinary approach to the development of complex systems and products. Founded in 2020, SEMP Consulting is accredited by the Gesellschaft für Systems Engineering. The company supports clients in demanding industries such as aerospace, automotive, plant engineering, railways, and medical technology with the introduction and implementation of systems engineering and with certifications according to international standards.

The founders and managing directors of SEMP Consulting, Prof. Dr. Matthias Dorfner and Prof. Dr. Sebastian Schröter, will remain operationally active and will hold equity in the new company.

CODEX Partners provided strategic advice to :em engineering methods and its investors Patrimonium and Wille Finance on the transaction.

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Alixio Group, a portfolio company of Ardian and a leading provider of strategic HR services in France, Benelux and GSA with more than 90 locations, is expanding its presence in Germany through the acquisition of 10 k Beratung GmbH.

Based in Germany, 10 k Beratung GmbH contributes over 30 years of experience in outplacement, career transition, and HR-driven corporate transformation. Leveraging a network of interdisciplinary experts, the company develops innovative concepts for a future-oriented world of work and delivers sustainable solutions for businesses undergoing change.

With this acquisition, Alixio Group is strengthening its European footprint and positioning itself as a leading partner for high-value strategic HR consulting and services.

CODEX Partners provided the Commercial Due Diligence of 10 k Beratung GmbH for Alixio.

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Communardo Group, is entering the Nordic market through the acquisition of Stretch Addera (a part of the Stretch Group), a leading Atlassian Platinum Solution Partner headquartered in Karlstad, Sweden. Supported by Bregal Unternehmerkapital Funds, this partnership is a major milestone in Communardo’s European expansion and further solidifies its position as a top-tier partner in the Atlassian ecosystem.

Stretch Addera is one of the leading Atlassian players in Scandinavia, particularly in Sweden, with a high-quality client base and outstanding cloud capabilities. The acquisition positions Communardo as the preferred partner across DACH and Scandinavia.

CODEX Partners provided the commercial due diligence of Stretch Addera for Communardo and its shareholders.

CODEX Partners advises clients on commercial due diligence, vendor due diligence, strategy development and transformation, as well as on developing industry platforms. Our clients benefit from our experience of more than 750 projects.