IK Partners takes majority stake in Quanos

GERMANY Software / Industry-Specific Software REV 1m EUR - 100m EUR

Context

The transaction involves the acquisition of a controlling interest in SCHEMA Group by the IK Small Cap II Fund, alongside the company’s founders. This deal represents a strategic partnership intended to transition the founder-led niche leader into an institutionalized platform capable of capturing broader international market share. The strategic rationale for the investment is centered on accelerating the company's organic growth within its core DACH market while expanding its sales reach into new global geographies. IK intends to deploy significant capital toward product development and operational enhancements to maintain the company’s status as a CCMS innovation leader. The founders' decision to retain a stake and remain involved in the strategic roadmap ensures continuity of technical expertise and alignment with the private equity sponsor’s value creation goals.

Quanos, which reported an EBITDA margin of [members only] in 2018, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of [members only], to compare with the average currently observed in the TMT (Tech, Media, Telecom) sector (14.6x in 2026).

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Target

QUANOS (ex SCHEMA Group) is a leading developer and provider of sophisticated Component Content Management System (CCMS) software solutions, specializing in the creation and management of complex product-related content. Established in 1995 and headquartered in Nuremberg, the company enables global enterprises in sectors such as engineering, pharmaceuticals, and medical technology to modularize their technical documentation. Its software addresses the increasing structural complexity driven by tightening global regulations, digitalization, and shortened product lifecycles. By providing a centralized platform for writing, managing, and publishing technical content, QUANOS ensures process security and standardization across diverse output formats. The firm’s products allow organizations to achieve significant time and cost savings by facilitating the reuse of content components and automating complex publishing workflows.

Ent. Value

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Equity Value

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EV / Revenue

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EV / EBITDA

[members only]

EV / EBIT

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Historical Financials (EUR)

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Other operations with Quanos

Other operations with Quanos
Date	Acquirer	Target	Country	Sector
12/2022	KEENSIGHT CAPITAL	QUANOS	GERMANY	Industry-Specific Software

Other operations with IK Partners

Other operations with IK Partners
Date	Acquirer	Target	Country	Sector
04/2026	IK PARTNERS	SELATEK	SWEDEN	Electrical
03/2026	IK PARTNERS	DOMEK GROUP	NETHERLANDS	Brokerage
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12/2025	IK PARTNERS	ASCORA	FRANCE	Brokerage
11/2025	IK PARTNERS	ENDRIX (EX SFC)	FRANCE	Accounting & Audit
08/2025	IK PARTNERS	FRANCKS KYLINDUSTRI	SWEDEN	HVAC (Heating/AC)
05/2025	IK PARTNERS	DATAPART FACTORING	GERMANY	Factoring
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05/2025	IK PARTNERS	KESTREL CAPITAL	IRELAND	Wealth & Asset Management
05/2025	IK PARTNERS	LOHOFF PENSION SERVICES	GERMANY	ERP, HR & Finance

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Revenue range: REV 1m EUR - 100m EUR

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Acquirer: ik partners

FAQ

What transaction does this page cover?

This page covers the acquisition of a majority stake in Quanos, a German company specialised in Industry-Specific Software, by IK Partners in 2018. Ownership has since evolved, leading to a subsequent transaction with Keensight Capital in December 2022 (see the dedicated deal page for details).

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