A New Chapter in the Capital of Capital:
We’re thrilled to announce the opening of our newest office in Abu Dhabi, marking an exciting milestone in IEG’s journey to access the Capital of Capital. As a leading global tech investment bank, this expansion positions us at the heart of one of the fastest-growing hubs for innovation and investment. Abu Dhabi’s thriving capital market, sound regulatory framework, tech ecosystem and strategic location make it the perfect launchpad for our clients for fostering partnerships and driving growth across the region.

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In 2024, Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) reported a 215% increase in total assets under management (AUM) compared to 2023, reflecting the region’s rapid growth and global appeal.

Regulated Powerhouse in the Middle East:
With our experienced team, regulated by the by the FSRA in Abu Dhabi Global Markets, now on the ground in Abu Dhabi, we’re here to help our clients navigate the region’s dynamic tech and capital market landscape. Whether you’re seeking strategic M&A advice, capital raising support, or insights to drive growth, our expertise is at your service.

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Pioneering the Future of Commercial Real Estate Financing: neoshare AG Secures Strategic Investment from Sparkassen.

The Hamburger Sparkasse, Sparkasse Köln Bonn, Sparkasse Hannover, and Kreissparkasse Ludwigsburg invest in neoshare AG. The Sparkassen join as strategic partners in neoshare AG by acquiring shares equal in value to those held by the Volksbanken.‍

Through this partnership, neoshare is set to deliver a cross-sector solution for commercial real estate financing — facilitating collaboration both between institutions and with their customers and partners.‍

By combining neoshare’s technological expertise, particularly in the field of artificial intelligence, with the Sparkassen and Volksbanken Raiffeisenbanken’s leading market position in commercial real estate financing, a strong foundation is created for an independent industry solution.‍

The additional capital raised will primarily be used to further develop the platform, expand AI research, and drive the growth of neoshare AG. Despite the investment, neoshare remains independent and under majority control of its founder.

IEG — Investment Banking Group acted as the financial advisor for neoshare AG and its shareholders.‍

Stefan Heilmann, Managing Director of IEG — Investment Banking Group, stated, “this strategic investment by the Sparkassen marks a milestone for neoshare and the commercial real estate financing sector. By merging cutting-edge AI innovation with established institutional expertise, neoshare is poised to transform industry collaboration and set a new benchmark for success.

The Partners‍

neoshare AG, as an “AI-First Company,” positions itself as a pioneer in the digital transformation of the B2B financing landscape. As a leading AI-powered platform, neoshare operates at a unique intersection between the real estate and financial industries. With a highly skilled team of over 200 employees, the company offers its SaaS platform, “neoshare,” as a comprehensive end-to-end solution. This platform not only ensures highly efficient and fully digitized management of financing and transactions but also replaces fragmented systems through its holistic approach.‍

In addition, the neoshare Real Estate GmbH team provides tailored, technology-driven services to its clients, including support in the areas of Transaction, Debt & Structured Finance, and Valuation.‍

By utilizing neoshare, real estate companies and project developers benefit from a “Single Source of Truth,” significant efficiency gains, and enhanced security in the execution of financing and transaction projects.

For financial institutions, implementing neoshare unlocks business potential, facilitates risk diversification, and significantly optimizes operational processes through digitization, partial automation, and intelligent data management — both internally and in collaboration with external partners and clients.‍

Hamburger Sparkasse (Haspa), with total assets of approximately €57billion, is the largest Sparkasse in Germany. Since its establishment in 1827, it has been supporting individuals and businesses in the Hamburg metropolitan region with all financial matters and beyond. Haspa finances the majority of startups in Hamburg and possesses specialized expertise in serving major real estate and corporate clients. Its approximately 4,500 employees serve around 1.5 million customers.‍

Sparkasse Köln Bonn, with total assets of around €28 billion, is the third-largest Sparkasse in Germany and the leading financial service provider in Cologne and Bonn. It has a strong focus on sustainability and has always emphasized customer proximity, innovation, and regional responsibility. With a workforce of about 3,500 employees, it serves nearly 850,000 customers.

Sparkasse Hannover, with total assets of approximately €20 billion, is the sixth-largest Sparkasse in Germany and a leading financial service provider in the Hanover region. For over 200 years, it has stood for financial security, innovative services, and sustainable development. Its 1,900 employees serve approximately 700,000 private and corporate clients with comprehensive solutions.‍

Kreissparkasse Ludwigsburg, with total assets exceeding €12.3 billion, is one of the most powerful Sparkassen in Baden-Württemberg and ranks among the top 20 Sparkassen in Germany. Established in 1852, it is deeply rooted in theLudwigsburg region, combining tradition with modern service. With around 1,400employees, Kreissparkasse Ludwigsburg manages approximately 640,000 customer accounts.‍

IEG — Investment Banking Group is a leading global technology investment bank focused on M&A, financing, and asset management. With a local presence in key international growth regions and emerging markets, IEG serves as a unique, influential, and entrepreneurial partner for growth companies and large international corporations. Founded in 1999, IEG has successfully completed over 200 transactions with approximately 50 technology investment bankers worldwide. For more information, visit ieg-banking.com.

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Revolutionizing IoT: Develco Acquires Datek Smart Home

Develco Products acquires Norwegian company Datek Smart Home to offer industry-leading hardware and software services for the IoT enabled smart home.‍

IEG — Investment Banking Group served as the exclusive advisor to Datek Smart Home, a leading provider of IoT software in the Nordics region, in the 100% sale of the company to Develco Products A/S.‍

Headquartered in Lillestrøm, Norway Datek Smart Home serves leading insurance, energy, and security companies to best serve their customers‘ IoT needs.‍

Danish IoT technology provider Develco Products recently announced the strategic acquisition of Datek SmartHome, one of three divisions of the Norwegian company Datek. After working together on several projects, the transaction forms a natural next step to an even closer collaboration and accelerated growth.

Together, the two companies offer dedicated white label IoT hardware and cloud services for smart energy, home care, and security providers in Europe and North America.‍

Datek Smart Home and Develco Products have 60 years of combined experience and technical expertise within the IoT industry. By integrating Datek Smart Home’s expertise, Develco Products strengthens its position in the IoT market, offering seamless, advanced technology for safer and more energy efficient homes.‍

As a supplier of both hardware and cloud software, the joint company provides solutions from individual sensor devices and gateways to complete IoT solutions including dedicated support and partnership, making it easy for customers to adopt IoT services.‍

The new company’s headquarters are located in Aarhus, Denmark. Karsten Ries will be the Group CEO, while Datek Smart Home’s CEO, Sondre Aarrestad, will stay on as Head of the Norwegian solution focused entity.‍

Executive Statements‍

Karsten Ries, CEO of Develco Products:
“At Develco Products, we arebeyond excited about this new chapter and look forward to working together on aturnkey IoT platform with global reach. Datek Smart Home’s software andexpertise are extremely valuable additions to our product portfolio, enablingus to offer both an IoT hardware platform and complete solutions withinsecurity and energy.”‍

Sondre Aarrestad, CEO of Datek Smart Home:
“Datek Smart Home is thrilled tojoin Develco Products and continue providing IoT cloud solutions together withour new colleagues in Denmark. We are looking forward to taking our businessworldwide and bringing smart security and energy management services tointernational customers.”‍

Torstein Harildstad, Managing Director of IEG — Investment Banking Group:
“This is a great, transformative Smart City transaction that enables twoindividually brilliant companies to redefine the European and global marketsfor IoT enabled smarthomes. We are thrilled to have contributed to this process.”‍

IEG -Investment Banking Group acted as the exclusive advisor to Datek Smart Home and its shareholders.

The Partners

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IEG — Investment Banking Group is a leading global technology investment bank focused on M&A, financing, and asset management. With a local presence in key international growth regions and emerging markets, IEG serves as a unique,influential, and entrepreneurial partner for growth companies and large international corporations. Founded in 1999, IEG has successfully completed over 200 transactions with approximately 50 technology investment bankers worldwide. For more information, visit ieg-banking.com.‍

Privately held Develco Products is a B2B company providing a market-ready, white label IoT platform to solutionproviders within the fields of insurtech, security, care, and energymanagement. Develco Products offers a rangeof wireless gateways, sensors and alarms, smart plugs, smart relays, and meterinterfaces.

Datek Smart Home (DSH) is aSmarthome IoT Platform designed to scale and meet the needs of enterpriseCustomers in the insurance, energy, security and telco segments.

DSH is commercializing itstechnology with leading Enterprise Customers in the Nordics, and across Europe.

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Infoniqa strengthens its leadership in accounting software through the acquisition of Kell Outsourcing.

IEG — Investment Banking Group served as the exclusive advisor to Infoniqa Group, a leading provider of HR and accounting software as well as automation solutions in the DACH region, in the acquisition of Kell Outsourcing, a provider of digitally supported services for financial accounting.‍

Founded in 2005 by Melanie Kell and headquartered in Wiesbaden, Kell Outsourcing employs 25 people. The company manages its clients’ complete accounting processes in a timely, compliant, and digital manner.‍

With this strategic acquisition, Infoniqa reinforces its goal of further expanding its Business Processes as a Service (BPaaS) segment in the HR and finance sectors and strengthening its market position as a leading full-service provider of payroll, finance, and HR outsourcing and software solutions for SMEs in the DACH region.‍

The integration of Kell enables Infoniqa to combine its comprehensive software suite with Kell’s expertise in customized accounting solutions and services, creating a leading outsourcing solution in a market where the demand for qualified accounting professionals continues to grow. Melanie Kell’s leadership, paired with Infoniqa’s operational strengths, positions the group as a transformative force in the management of financial functions for companies. The aim is to create an integrated platform tailored to the needs of SMEs, making financial and compliance management more efficient and future-proof.‍

Melanie Kell, founder and managing director of Kell Outsourcing, will continue to play a key role in the strategic development and drive the growth of the expanded service portfolio across the DACH region.

‍Executive Statements

Hans-Jürgen Wels, CEO of Infoniqa:
“Our goal is to achieve market leadership with innovative software, comprehensive BPaaS, and AI-based automation. The acquisition of Kell Outsourcing brings us a decisive step closer to this goal, as we can now offer our clients in Germany reliable and established accounting solutions.”

Melanie Kell, Founder and Managing Director of Kell Outsourcing:
“The merger with an established, large provider like Infoniqa represents the next growth step for Kell Outsourcing. Our clients will now also have access to services related to payroll and personnel management. Together, we can provide SMEs with customized solutions in finance, payroll, and HR management.”

Mirko Heide, Managing Director of IEG — Investment Banking Group:
“This is yet another great example of our strategic buy-side services empowering private equity firms and their portfolio companies in pursuing impactful buy-and-build strategies.”

IEG -Investment Banking Group acted as the exclusive advisor to Infoniqa, providing strategic access to Kell Outsourcing and advisory support throughout the transaction.

The Partners

‍IEG — Investment Banking Group is a leading global technology investment bank focused on M&A, financing, and asset management. With a local presence in key international growth regions and emerging markets, IEG serves as a unique, influential, and entrepreneurial partner for growth companies and large international corporations. Founded in 1999, IEG has successfully completed over 200 transactions with approximately 50 technology investment bankers worldwide. For more information, visit ieg-banking.com.

Infoniqa Group, a portfolio company of Warburg Pincus, a leading global growth investor, is a top provider of HR and accounting software and automation solutions in the DACH region. Infoniqa specializes in corporate solutions that simplify and automate HR and accounting workflows. As one of the few full-service providers in the DACH region, its product portfolio includes modular HR solutions for payroll, time management, and HCM as well as accounting solutions. Infoniqa operates from 11 locations across Europe and proudly serves 20,000 satisfied customers.

Kell Outsourcing delivers comprehensive, efficient, and digital accounting solutions with speed, expertise, and full compliance. Their dedicated team acts as an extension of their clients’ businesses, ensuring continuity and reliability. Outsourcing accounting functions allows clients to focus on their core activities without worrying about staff shortages or disruptions. Optimized processes prevent operational interruptions and relieve HR departments.

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As we celebrate our 25th anniversary, we want to take a moment to acknowledge those who have been part of our journey. IEG — Investment Banking Group has had the privilege of advising and partnering with forward-thinking businesses and leaders. Your trust has been key to our success.

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Energy transition ahead — Clean energy champions establish ace Group as one of the largest full-service partners in business 🎯

The newly formed ace Group (Advanced Clean Energy Group) brings together three industry champions, ADLER Smart Solutions, HMB, and Charge Construct, to emerge as the largest German full-service partner for long-term oriented customers in the field of renewable energies. The consolidation of expertise under the umbrella of the new holding marks the next chapter in the success story of the three companies and Munich-based growth investor EMERAM.

The Background

Hamburg-based ace Group is poised to become the B2B market leader in consulting, planning, and realization of photovoltaic systems, charging infrastructure, and battery storage. Major clients include EnBW, Shell, IONITY, Vattenfall, and Garbe. At its headquarters in Hamburg, the new corporate group consolidates overarching functions such as administration, finance, and marketing.

The Deal

The acquisition of Ingolstadt-based project developer Charge Construct GmbH, specializing in the establishment of fast-charging infrastructure, represents a significant achievement for ace Group: The startup founded in 2020 by Adrian Zierer and Tim Schwenk, based in Ingolstadt, provides all services along the e-mobility value chain, from site acquisition to planning, project management, construction, installation, and operation. Since 2020, Charge Construct has installed over 1,100 charging points at more than 220 locations in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Major customers include EnBW, IONITY, Citywatt, and Numbat. Tim Schwenk continues to lead Charge Construct under the umbrella of ace Group, with Adrian Zierer remaining with the group as an advisor.

In December, Tajo Adler and private equity partner EMERAM, one of the leading independent investment companies for medium-sized enterprises, successfully acquired HMB GmbH, based in Meppen, Lower Saxony, for ace Group. HMB is a pioneer in the development of large solar parks, battery storage, and truck charging infrastructure with capacities exceeding one megawatt-hour.

The ace Group (Advanced Clean Energy Group) is a Hamburg-based company founded to consolidate innovative full-service providers of renewable energy solutions for the B2B market. Currently, ADLER Smart Solutions, HMB, and Charge Construct collaborate under the growing group. ace Group targets large enterprises in the DACH region and the Netherlands. The group is among the largest providers of planning, consulting, and implementation of photovoltaic systems, fastcharging infrastructure, and solar power storage.

Tajo Adler, CEO of ace Group and founder of ADLER Smart Solutions, states: “With the ace Group, we are launching the strongest B2B corporate group for complex full-service solutions in the field of renewable energies. With this holding, we bring together the best of three innovative success companies. We stand as a top specialist to the business community, providing planning and implementation of solar power generation, storage, and charging facilities with innovative ideas, customized concepts, and powerful execution. Thanks to a tremendous demand for clean energy, ace Group operates in one of the largest growth markets overall.”

Tim Schwenk, Founder and CEO of Charge Construct, comments: “Charge Construct consolidates extensive expertise and knowhow within the ace Group in the field of highpower charging (HPC) park construction. With ace Group and EMERAM, we have found partners enabling us to continue operating independently in the market while supporting our growth trajectory. Together with ADLER Smart Solutions and HMB, we are now even more powerful, covering the entire country for our customers.”

Matthias Obermeyr, Partner at EMERAM, states: “With ace Group, we are implementing our strategy to offer the market maximum expertise under the umbrella of a powerful holding, integrating the competence of all group companies seamlessly. This translates to smart full-service offerings for our customers, focusing on the three pillars of PV systems, charging infrastructure, and battery storage. This is the consistent next step for ace Group to become one of the largest players in the field of renewable energies in the European market. The addition of Charge Construct to ace Group marks a significant milestone on our journey. In addition to dynamic organic growth, ace Group aims for further expansion through acquisitions. We are actively monitoring the market for companies that interested in joining the ace Group.”

Mirko Heide, Managing Director of IEG — Investment Banking Group, says: “We are proud to contribute to the structured development of the ace Group. The partnership with Charge Construct marks another milestone on the path to becoming a European CleanTech champion. We are excited about the upcoming months in this rapidly growing and dynamic market environment.”

IEG — Investment Banking Group in combination with con|energy have acted as exclusive financial advisor to EMERAM.

The Partner

About IEG — Investment Banking Group

IEG — Investment Banking Group is a leading global technology investment bank focusing on mergers & acquisitions, financings, and asset management. With its local presence in key international growth regions and emerging markets, IEG — Investment Banking Group is a unique, influential, and entrepreneurial partner for growth companies and larger international corporations. Founded in 1999, IEG has completed over 200 successful transactions to date with approximately 50 technology investment bankers worldwide. For more information about IEG — Investment Banking Group, please visit www.iegbanking.com

About EMERAM

EMERAM is one of the leading investment managers for medium-sized companies in German-speaking countries. Funds advised by EMERAM provide more than 500 million euros of capital for the development of growing companies. The portfolio includes companies from the technology/software, value-added services and new consumer staples sectors. EMERAM acts as a long-term business development partner for its companies and promotes the sustainable growth (organic and inorganic) of the portfolio companies. In addition, the company focuses on the implementation of holistic ESG concepts. Currently, the portfolio contains six platform investments with cumulatively more than 2,500 employees. The companies continuously achieve double-digit organic sales growth. In addition, a total of 30 add-on acquisitions accelerated the growth and enabled international expansion.

About ace Group

The ace Group (Advanced Clean Energy Group) is a Hamburg-based company founded to consolidate innovative full-service providers of renewable energy solutions for the B2B market. Currently, ADLER Smart Solutions, HMB, and Charge Construct collaborate under the growing group. ace Group targets large enterprises in the DACH region and the Netherlands. The group is among the largest providers of planning, consulting, and implementation of photovoltaic systems, fastcharging infrastructure, and solar power storage.

The Perspective

The three companies in the ace Group already have more than 250 employees working towards achieving the clean energy transition. The targeted total revenue for this year isapproximately 150 million euros, with organic and inorganic growth aiming for 500 millioneuros by 2027. The three companies work closely together as a team, expanding their respective operational activities in their core markets with the aim of significant growth.

Areas of expertise: Full-Service Systems and Repowering

The companies within ace Group develop and implement smart full-service packages around renewable energy for major clients such as energy corporations, logistics centers, consumer markets, residential developers, and gas station operators. From solar power generation to charging infrastructure and battery storage, the group equips buildings or open spaces of 10,000 square meters or more with solar systems or enhances the efficiency of existing systems through repowering measures without additional land requirements.

Innovative Strategies and Investment Consultation

ace Group maximizes the profitability of its customer projects by intelligently integrating renewable energies and electromobility and offers comprehensive support for the implementation and expansion of innovative strategies. The group companies also assist strategic customers in professional grant applications as well as in the development of investment and financing concepts.

Strategic Future: The CleanTech Group, centered around ADLER Smart Solutions, continues its path of success

The success story unfolds further with the entry of investor EMERAM Capital Partners and the collaboration with the renowned specialist firm HMB Energy. This move demonstrates the CleanTech Group’s commitment to its ambitious growth trajectory. ADLER and HMB collectively reinforce their claim to market leadership as a full-service partner for businesses in the consultation, planning, and implementation of photovoltaic systems, charging infrastructure, and energy storage.

The Background

EMERAM, a leading independent investment company for medium-sized enterprises, brings significant experience building corporate groups and has been supporting ADLER Smart Solutions in developing a CleanTech Champion since the beginning of the year. This champion integrates interested specialized companies and their market expertise as competence building blocks.

The Deal

By integrating the previously owner-managed HMB GmbH from Meppen, Lower Saxony, the corporate group strengthens its expertise in solar park development and megawatt-scale storage with capacities exceeding 1MWh. HMB is a pioneer in these areas. With its Dutch branch, HMB also expands the operational reach of the new Hamburg-based parent company. The 50+ employees will continue to manage their projects independently from Meppen. The Hamburg headquarters consolidates overarching areas such as administration and finance for the partnership of ADLER Smart Solutions and HMB.

Tajo Adler, CEO of ADLER Smart Solutions: “With the top team from HMB, we significantly enhance our impact. As the first subsidiary, the company falls under the umbrella of our holding, which we see as a family. A CleanTech Family making a strong contribution to the energy transition. Founder Hermann Müller has integrated his life’s work into our group and will provide advisory support to the entire team. This trust implies great responsibility for us. We are building our group with all competencies for the B2B market in renewables. Tackling the big tasks — that’s what we stand for.”

Hermann Müller, Founder of HMB Energy: “ADLER Smart Solutions convinced us with its vision and appreciative approach to what we have built. Tajo Adler has a mission and a clear goal for his company. He thinks in large solutions — that inspired me. We want to differentiate ourselves as a group by serving our customers comprehensively. We look forward to a shared future with many exciting projects and challenges.”

Matthias Obermeyr, Partner at EMERAM Capital Partners, states: “The energy transition opens a gigantic market, and ADLER Smart Solutions offers a clever full-service solution that the economy needs to meet the challenges. Our partnership with ADLER Smart Solutions was the first step. By integrating HMB GmbH into the group, we have taken the next important step towards our goal of forming a CleanTech champion in the DACH region. The path we have taken will be continued by the steadily growing team led by Tajo Adler, and the group will strategically complement it with additional investments.”

Mirko Heide, Managing Director of IEG — Investment Banking Group, says: “We are proud to support the structured development of this CleanTech initiative. Our clear goal is to establish a leading group in the field of renewable energy and contribute to the realisation of European sustainability goals.”

IEG — Investment Banking Group acted as the exclusive advisor for CleanWorld Holding GmbH and its shareholders.

The Partners

EMERAM is one of the leading investment managers for medium-sized companies in the German-speaking region. Funds advised by EMERAM provide more than 500 million euros in capital for developing growth companies. The portfolio includes companies in the Technology/Software, Value-added Services, and New Consumer Staples sectors. EMERAM acts as a long-term business development partner for its companies, promoting portfolio companies’ sustainable growth (organic and inorganic). In addition, implementing comprehensive ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) concepts is a key focus.

HMB GmbH is a leading photovoltaics and battery storage company, providing comprehensive solutions for sustainable energy projects. With a broad product offering and a strong focus on quality and innovation, HMB GmbH is a critical player in the CleanTech sector.

The Perspective

Headquartered in Meppen, HMB has become a significant player in photovoltaic (PV) and battery energy storage systems (BESS) in northwestern Germany and the Netherlands. With its 50 employees, the company provides a wide range of services, including consultation, project development, project implementation, and subsequent operation and maintenance.

HMB and EMERAM proudly announce the integration of HMB into the CleanWorld corporate group, marking a significant milestone towards becoming a leading CleanTech platform in Europe.

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neoshare, a market-leading SaaS platform for large-scale project and real estate financing, has secured the participation of Hannoversche Volksbank eG and Volksbank Düsseldorf Neuss eG. The Munich-based company, founded in 2019, has been dedicated to the goal of digitizing the entire administration and implementation of commercial financing through an innovative end-to-end solution. Both Volksbanks collectively hold a 10 percent stake in neoshare AG.

The Background

The neoshare AG is a market leader in the digitization of large-scale project and real estate financing, positioning itself as a pioneer in the digital transformation of the B2B financing landscape. The company provides an end-to-end solution with its SaaS platform, “neoshare”, which digitizes and streamlines both the administration and implementation of financing, replacing disparate solutions. Additionally, neoshare’s team offers technology-supported structuring advice through its Debt Advisory services as needed.

The Deal

Jürgen Wache, Chairman of the Board of Hannoversche Volksbank, stated, “Through this investment, we reaffirm our ongoing commitment to innovation in the German financial landscape. As one of the major Volksbanks, we contribute our extensive expertise to collaborate with neoshare in making a significant contribution to the digital transformation of commercial real estate financing, which is highly significant for the Cooperative Financial Group. Through this investment, we reaffirm our ongoing commitment to innovation in the German financial landscape. As one of the major Volksbanks, we contribute our extensive expertise to collaborate with neoshare in making a significant contribution to the digital transformation of commercial real estate financing, which is highly significant for the Cooperative Financial Group.”

Rainer Mellis, Chairman of the Board of Volksbank Düsseldorf Neuss eG, expressed, “neoshare is revolutionizing commercial real estate financing. With its platform solution and data-driven advisory services, neoshare addresses the growing needs of professional real estate companies, project developers, and banks. With Genopace, we have already successfully digitally transformed private property financing, enabling profitable additional business for Volks- and Raiffeisenbanks. We aim to replicate this success story with neoshare in the significantly more lucrative field of commercial real estate financing, which is crucial for us as cooperative banks. Therefore, neoshare is a key partner for our core business as Volks- and Raiffeisenbanks.”

Nico Singer, CEO of neoshare and stakeholder, stated, “The participation of the Volksbanks is not only a financial investment but primarily a strategic partnership that firmly anchors neoshare within the Cooperative Financial Group and strengthens it as a driving force in the digital evolution of commercial real estate financing. neoshare enables banks and real estate companies, as well as the partners and customers of the Volksbanks, to achieve unprecedented efficiency and an entirely new form of collaboration. In addition to the platform solution, neoshare provides comprehensive additional business for Volks- and Raiffeisenbanks through our Debt Advisory Team, which is currently negotiating over 800 million EUR in structuring for our real estate clients with capital providers.”

Stefan Heilmann, Managing Director of IEG — Investment Banking Group, added, “neoshare holds a unique position in the market, arising from the intelligent integration of a digital platform with structured Debt Advisory. This distinct focus is further strengthened through the partnership with the two participating Volksbanks. We take pride in our active involvement in this significant milestone as IEG and firmly believe that this partnership will have long-term positive impacts on the businesses of both neoshare and the Volksbanks.”

IEG — Investment Banking Group acted as the exclusive advisor for neoshare AG and its shareholders.

The Partners

Hannoversche Volksbank eG, with a total asset of 8.4 billion euros, stands as one of the powerful and large cooperative banks in Germany. Active for over 160 years in the Hannover, Hildesheim, and Celle regions, the bank takes pride in its cooperative tradition. Hannoversche Volksbank eG is owned by more than 126,000 members. With approximately 1,000 employees, the bank serves over 240,000 customers. It sees itself as a supporter and guiding companion for the private, freelance, and commercial medium-sized businesses.

Volksbank Düsseldorf Neuss eG is a regional cooperative bank located in the financial hub of Düsseldorf, boasting a total asset of two billion euros. The bank operates across 32 locations and has a workforce of 300 employees, serving the areas of Düsseldorf, Ratingen, and the Rhein-Kreis Neuss.

IEG — Investment Banking Group is a leading, global technology investment banking boutiques focused on Mergers & Acquisitions, Financings and Principal Investments. Locally present in the key international growth regions and emerging markets, IEG — Investment Banking Group is a unique, influential, and entrepreneurial partner for growth companies and larger international corporates. Founded in 1999, IEG has completed 205 successful transactions with approximately 50 technology investment bankers around the globe.

For further information about IEG — Investment Banking Group, please refer to www.ieg-banking.com.

The Perspective

For real estate companies and project developers, utilizing neoshare results in significant efficiency gains and enhanced security in the implementation of financing projects, arising from the digitization of core processes and Debt Advisory support.

For financial institutions, neoshare increases business potential, facilitates risk diversification, and optimizes a substantial portion of operational processes through digitization and partial automation, both internally and in collaboration with external partners and customers.

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The Singapore based software company D-SIMLAB Technologies acquired strategic resources for its next stage of global expansion

The Background

The global Semiconductor Manufacturing industry has witnessed strong revenue growth in recent years, owing to the increasing demand for ICs driven by digitalization in many industries, in particular the electrification of vehicles, IoT, Cloud Computing and Artificial Intelligence. It is therefore of utmost importance to plan IC manufacturing capacity as effectively and run factories as efficiently as possible. Wafer fabrication facilities, in particular, are very capital intensive, requiring billions of dollars of investment to build them. D-SIMLAB provides the enabling software solution suite to plan IC production, optimize factory load mixes, enhance the material flow in the fab, and schedule operations with the objective to maximize capacity utilization, reduce cycle times, and meet customer due-dates.

The Effort

D-SIMLAB has developed and successfully commercialized high-performance simulation-based Digital Twin components not just for capacity planning and production logistics optimization in Semiconductor Manufacturing but also for spare parts inventory planning and logistics network optimization in Aviation. These solutions have been adopted by well- known blue-chip clients in Southeast Asia, Japan, Europe and the US. The company received strategic resources to ramp up its service capacity to satisfy demands from more clients across a border scope of geographic regions and new asset-intensive industries.

IEG — Investment Banking Group acted as exclusive advisor to D-SIMLAB in this effort.

The Company

D-SIMLAB Technologies, founded in 2006, is a spin-off from the Singapore Institute of Manufacturing Technology (SIMTech), a research institute under the purview of the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore’s national research agency. developing, marketing, and delivering high- performance simulation-based business analytics and decision support solutions that enable corporations to enhance their performance and enjoy sustainable multi- million cost savings. It is now an international company with growing reputation and blue- chip customer base, with a current focus on Semiconductor Manufacturing and Aviation spare parts logistics.

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The Background
Today’s workplaces struggle to deliver what modern professionals need most, tools to make their workday more productive and engaging. Companies struggle to bring people back to the office, and landlords face ballooning vacancy rates. With the idea to empower owners and operators to deliver a world-class experience to their tenants with a platform combining a full breadth of real estate solutions, spaceOS was built.

The Deal
The merger combines Equiem’s expertise in tenant engagement and workplace experience with spaceOS’ cutting-edge flex-space technology and integration functionality, offering a unique integrated approach to workplace innovation. Equiem will now provide asset managers and landlords with a complete suite of products to manage their tenant experience and engage their tenants. It will also offer solutions for flex-space management and hybrid working. The combined company will continue to operate under the Equiem brand.

Stefan C. Heilmann, CEO of IEG — Investment Banking Group: “The merger between spaceOS and Equiem creates a truly global leader that is setting new standards in workplace experience, managing buildings and working with prominent clients across APAC, North America, Western Europe and CEE.”

IEG — Investment Banking Group has acted as the exclusive financial advisor to spaceOS and its shareholders.

The Partners
spaceOS, founded in 2016, is headquartered in Ireland and specialises in building intelligent workplace experiences by offering workspace control software for commercial property management. While promoting the digital transformation of the real estate industry, the company aims to humanise workplaces by providing solutions that enable human centricity, well-being, safety, and healthy experiences.

Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Australia, Equiem is a workplace experience company with a proprietary end-to-end technology platform built in close collaboration with the world’s most innovative landlords, delivering an ecosystem of digital products for all stakeholders of a commercial office building.

The Perspective
Equiem is now the largest global player in the market, with a presence in 25 countries. This international reach will enable the company to offer localised solutions and support to our customer base of landlords and better service and support global portfolios.

With a global presence and cutting-edge technology, the combined company is poised to shape the future of workplace technology and revolutionise the way we work.

Originally published at https://ieg-banking.com on May 25, 2023.

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