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Empowering
TRANSITION
INSPIRING
Leadership
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The NOVASTONE advantage
We invest in industry-leading operators and companies.
Novastone Partners is the investment arm of Novastone Capital Advisors (NCA). As fund advisors we are exclusively focused on acquisitions sourced through the NCA Operator-Led Search Fund platform.
In contrast to traditional buyout firms that identify the target company first, we start by finding exceptional operators. Together, we identify the acquisition target that aligns with their industry expertise and is best positioned for transformative growth. Our carefully selected operators serve as the optimal solution to succession, becoming the next-generation CEOs.
OUR
MISSION
PHILOSOPHY & VALUES
We are built on a proven track record, with a modern approach that drives efficiency. We believe in seamless succession planning and are dedicated to protecting and enhancing mid-sized companies, ensuring they remain the backbone of the economy.
Trustworthiness
At Novastone Partners, trust is the foundation of everything we do. Our expertise, combined with a proven track record of successful SME acquisitions, positions us as a reliable partner for investors. Through our close collaboration with Novastone Capital Advisors (NCA), we leverage deep industry knowledge, robust deal flow, and hands-on operational support. This partnership ensures a disciplined, transparent investment process and creates sustainable value for all stakeholders.
Efficiency
At Novastone Partners, we combine speed and precision to deliver exceptional results. Leveraging NCA’s well-established platform and extensive expertise, we streamline every step of the investment process – from deal sourcing to execution. Our proven track record demonstrates the effectiveness of our operator-led approach, ensuring swift transitions, operational improvements, and value creation for SMEs. This close collaboration allows us to act decisively, maximizing returns while minimizing inefficiencies.
Impact
At Novastone Partners, creating lasting value is at the core of our mission. Through our close collaboration with Novastone Capital Advisors (NCA), we provide tailored succession solutions for small and medium-sized enterprises. With a proven track record, we drive growth by implementing strategic modernization and responsible ESG initiatives. This approach delivers sustainable impact for businesses, their employees, and the broader economy.
INVESTMENT STRATEGY
Novastone Partners brings together the best of both worlds, merging the strategic strengths of traditional buy-outs with the innovative, operator-led acquisition approach pioneered by Novastone Capital Advisors (NCA).
With a strong experience and proven track record, the fund emphasizes majority equity ownership and operational value creation.
The fund’s focus ensures sustainable growth while unlocking high-potential succession opportunities in a thriving market.
Novastone Partners brings together the best of both worlds, merging the strategic strengths of traditional buy-outs with the innovative, operator-led acquisition approach pioneered by Novastone Capital Advisors (NCA).
With a strong experience and proven track record, the fund emphasizes majority equity ownership and operational value creation.
The fund’s focus ensures sustainable growth while unlocking high-potential succession opportunities in a thriving market.
400M€
Total
Investment
22
Acquisitions
25%
Target
IRR
1-3Y
Investment
Horizon
our portfolio
Companies Global
Our portfolio focuses on profitable small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across diverse sectors, addressing succession challenges with innovative solutions. Supported by Novastone Partners and NCA, our team operates globally, combining local insights with international expertise to drive sustainable growth.
Current Investments Through the NCA Platform
Industrial Machinery & Manufacturing
Healtcare and Pharmaceutical
Technology, Electronics, & Automation
Renewable Energy & services
Consumer Goods & Food Processing
Meet our Team of expert Fund Managers and Outstanding Deals Makers.
Novastone Partners composition is supported by the existing Novastone Capital Advisors (NCA) structure.
Novastone Group
Christian Malek
Group CEO
Torge Barkholtz
Managing Director
Linn Karstadt
Business Development
David Cranmer
Investors Relations
Giancarlo Interiano
Finance
George Bassily
Finance
Benjamin Fiévé
Strategic Operations
Christopher Meier
Investor Relations
Blair Madison Late
People & Culture
Taylor Perry
Investment Team
Jessica Ajzensztejn
Digital Data Operations
Piotr Zawadzki
Portfolio Management
Arantxa Aguilar
General Counsel
Christian Malek
Group CEO
Torge Barkholtz
Managing Director
Linn Karstadt
Business Development
David Cranmer
Investors Relations
Giancarlo Interiano
Finance
George Bassily
Finance
Benjamin Fiévé
CRM & Data
Daniel Gärtner
Managing Partner
Christopher Meier
Investor Relations
Taylor Perry
Investment Team
Piotr Zawadzki
Portfolio Management
Elisa Lorenzi
Success Management
Krishan Arora
Marketing
Blair Madison Late
People & Culture
Jessica Ajzensztejn
Digital Data Operations
Arantxa Aguilar
General Counsel
Andrea Gaia Botton
Assessment Center
My family lost everything, despite a successful entrepreneurial journey, because my grandfather failed to address the succession planning of his family business. We're here to help others avoid the same mistakes as business owners to face retirement age.
Christian Malek
Our vision is to transform succession challenges into growth opportunities by connecting innovative leaders with thriving SMEs, driving sustainable value for businesses, communities, and our investors.
Torge Barkholtz
At Novastone Capital Advisors, we tackle succession challenges by closely partnering with seasoned entrepreneurs with deep industry knowledge to identify, acquire, and grow privately held SMEs across Europe, the U.S., and Canada, ensuring seamless leadership transitions and sustained growth.
Daniel Gärtner
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