Momentum advises the shareholders of Simovative GmbH on the sale of a majority stake to FLEX Capital

Munich, January 28, 2025: Momentum has advised the shareholders of Simovative GmbH (“Simovative”), a leading, founder-led campus management software company in the DACH region, on the sale of a majority stake to FLEX Capital. Via academyFIVE Simovative offers fully cloud-based and scalable campus management software solutions for universities with comprehensive functionalities, including exam management, room and course planning, data management and mobile applications via the CampusWEB app. In addition to various private universities, the FernUniversität Hagen (FU) was recently acquired as a customer and a project with the Berlin School of Economics and Law (Hochschule für Wirtschaft und Recht Berlin) (HWR) was successfully completed.

With this strategic investment, FLEX Capital is focusing on further growth in the education sector through digitalization and the expansion of cloud-based solutions. The aim of the acquisition is to further consolidate Simovative’s strong market position in the field of higher education and further training software and to expand such position by strategic measures.

Comments on the transaction
Torsten Fürbringer, co-founder and managing director of Simovative, comments: “We chose FLEX Capital as our partner because they share our vision for the future of Simovative and stand at our side with operational know-how. With FLEX’s support, we not only want to professionalize and invest in growth, but also position the company sustainably for the future.”

Dr. Matthias Heilmeier, Partner for M&A & Private Equity Partner at Momentum, says: “We are delighted to have supported the founders of Simovative GmbH in this strategically important transaction. The acquisition by FLEX Capital underlines the importance of digitalization and cloud technologies in the education sector.”

About Momentum:
Momentum is a boutique law firm specializing in transactions. An entrepreneurial mindset shapes our thinking. We advise efficiently, excellently, proactively, and pragmatically – focused and with foresight – in the areas of M&A, private equity, venture capital, corporate law and tax law. Our strong national and international network of partners enables us to offer comprehensive legal and tax transaction advice as a one-stop store.

Deal Team Momentum:
Dr. Matthias Heilmeier, Partner (Private Equity, M&A)
Dr. Philipp Gold, Partner (Tax)
Nicole Lucks, Senior Associate (Private Equity, M&A)
Milad Ghafarian, Senior Associate (Private Equity, M&A)

Contact:
Dr. Matthias Heilmeier, Partner
Momentum Lawyers Tax Consultants PartG mbB
Maximiliansplatz 19
80333 Munich
E-Mail: heilmeier@momentum-partner.de
Phone: +49 (0) 172 81 92 494