Lohoff Pension Services acquired by IK Partners

Petra Lohoff, founder and shareholder of Lohoff Pension Services GmbH, sold all of her shares to IK Partners, which will acquire the company through its IK Small Cap III fund. The definitive agreement, signed on 13 May 2025, transfers ownership from the founding family to the private‑equity sponsor, with IK investing from its dedicated Development Capital pool alongside Lohoff’s existing management team. Financial terms were not disclosed. Lohoff, established in 1992 and headquartered in Isernhagen, Germany, offers a fully digital, software‑enabled occupational pension administration platform that serves large corporations and a diversified base of blue‑chip clients. The firm operates from two sites – the main office in Isernhagen and a secondary location in Warnemünde – and is recognised for highly automated, customisable processes and reporting structures. Management, led by Managing Directors Martin de Vries and Sebastian Hinz, will remain in place to oversee day‑to‑day operations and the continued execution of the company’s growth strategy. IK Partners’ strategic rationale centres on leveraging its expertise in the Business Services sector to accelerate Lohoff’s expansion of product and software offerings across existing verticals and complementary service areas. The sponsor intends to back investments in operational scalability, system enhancements and digital infrastructure, anticipating long‑term structural growth in the occupational pension market supported by favourable regulatory dynamics. The transaction also marks a generational transition, with the founding family exiting and the new shareholder providing capital and strategic guidance to propel Lohoff into its next phase of development. Closing is subject to customary conditions and regulatory approvals.