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PRIVATE EQUITY PORTFOLIO SERVICES

 

Our clients value our integrity and long-term collaboration

Private equity firms operate under intense pressure to succeed: limited holding periods, ambitious value creation targets, and complex portfolios demand clear, actionable solutions. AMELSBERG supports PE firms and their portfolio companies in quickly identifying and sustainably unlocking operational potential – from due diligence to exit preparation.

Private Equity – Our Contribution

Our services range from operational analysis during Operational Due Diligence, through integration and scaling post-acquisition, to the implementation of high-performance business systems. We combine approaches such as Lean Management (Toyota Way/TPS), Six Sigma, and strategy execution with Hoshin Kanri with a deep understanding of the requirements of buyout, turnaround, and growth investors.

 

A key success factor for our clients is close collaboration with the management of portfolio companies. We support leadership teams in implementing strategic and operational initiatives, strengthen their execution capabilities, and create clarity around priorities and levers. Our work is designed to empower management teams to actively shape transformations – with measurable results and strong acceptance at all levels.

Dependable

implementation strength

for your portfolio strategy

Private Equity – Services

Our support for private equity covers five key service areas:

Operational Due Diligence

  • Analysis of operational performance prior to transactions
  • Assessment of scalability, efficiency, and risks
  • Identification of “quick wins” and structural levers
  • Evaluation of OPEX maturity and business system fitness
  • Support in post-deal planning from an operational perspective

 

Value Creation & Integration

  • Development and implementation of Value Creation Plans
  • Identification and realization of synergies (e.g., procurement, production, IT)
  • Integration of processes, systems, and cultures
  • Building scalable structures for growth and exit
  • On-site leadership and implementation (interim)
  • Coaching of executives during transformation phases

Rapid Turnaround

  • Immediate actions to stabilize cash flow and performance
  • Restructuring of processes and organization
  • Crisis assessment, intervention, and stabilization
  • Establishment of task forces and rapid execution of operational levers

 

 

Building and Developing Business Systems

  • Design and implementation of business systems (e.g. Lean Business System)
  • Driving cultural change through on-site action
  • Integration of strategy, processes, and KPIs
  • Establishment of leadership routines (Kata, Gemba, Daily Management)
  • Development of OPEX organizations and role models

Integration of OPEX and Strategy Execution

  • Execution of strategic initiatives (Hoshin Kanri/OKR)
  • Project portfolio management and sustainable implementation
  • Derivation of strategic initiatives from vision/mission
  • KPI systems and balanced scorecards for steering
  • Establishment of value stream orientation, qualification, and enablement

Why the AMELSBERG GROUP?

Because we don’t just promise operational excellence – we make it measurable. With over 20 years of experience, more than 800 successfully supported projects, and a documented client impact exceeding 550 million EUR, we combine deep methodological expertise with strategic insight into the demands of private equity.

Our strength lies in execution – working side by side with management on-site, pragmatically, impact-driven, and with a clear focus on value creation.