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03/2026

GINGCO SYSTEMS acquired by MAIN CAPITAL PARTNERS

GERMANY Software / Collaboration & Productivity REV 5M - 25M EUR

Context

Main Capital Partners has acquired a majority stake in Gingco Systems GmbH, marking a strategic entry into the German workplace management software market. The transaction was structured as a majority buyout, with the existing management team retaining a significant minority reinvestment to ensure long-term alignment and continuity. The sale process was overseen by MCF Corporate Finance, with the platform being marketed as a high-margin, scalable enterprise resource leader. The strategic rationale for the acquisition is focused on capitalizing on the "New Work" era, where hybrid work models have increased the complexity of corporate resource management. Main Capital intends to accelerate Gingco’s transition to a pure SaaS model and invest heavily in AI-driven product features to enhance the platform's analytical and predictive capabilities. Furthermore, Main will utilize Gingco as a platform for a targeted "buy-and-build" strategy, evaluating complementary add-on opportunities to expand the group’s product suite and geographical footprint. For Gingco, the partnership provides the institutional backing and international software expertise required to consolidate its market leadership and scale its operations across the DACH region and beyond.

GINGCO SYSTEMS, which reported an EBITDA margin of LOGIN in 2024, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of LOGIN, a level to compare with the average currently observed in the TMT (Tech, Media, Telecom) sector (14.4x).

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Target

Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Braunschweig, Gingco Systems is a leading German provider of intelligent workplace and enterprise resource management software. The company’s core product, the modular Gingco Share® platform, serves as an all-in-one solution for managing complex, hybrid office environments. Its value proposition centers on process optimization and data-driven insights for the administration of corporate assets, including real estate, workstations, meeting rooms, and parking spaces. The platform is deeply embedded within the IT infrastructures of approximately 200 blue-chip and public-sector clients—including BMW Group, Bosch, and Zeiss—supporting over four million active users across 100 countries. Gingco’s business model is shifting toward a scalable SaaS architecture, leveraging deep integrations with Microsoft 365 and various ERP systems to provide a seamless "New Work" experience. By providing a scalable technological foundation for facility management and resource optimization, Gingco addresses the structural market shift toward flexible, transparent, and digitally integrated corporate environments.

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Target: gingco systems

Acquirer: main capital partners