Rethinking Succession
About us
Gaius Capital is an independent investment firm, founded in 2025 in Berlin by its founding partners Jan Mickel, Joscha Radeck, and Dr. Lukas Klipper, with the goal of supporting entrepreneurs in finding collaborative solutions for business succession. In doing so, we combine innovative solutions with pragmatic execution.
In succession planning, we strive to be part of a partnership-based solution. We accommodate to the individual needs of entrepreneurs and offer a broad range of options – from a swift sale at fair market value to a flexible, value-maximizing process via the Gaius Seller Consortium. Our work is based on deep appreciation for the entrepreneurial achievements of our partners and a strong sense of responsibility in managing the capital entrusted to us with care.
We offer
As investors, we seek majority stakes in well-positioned mid-sized companies within the services sector. We have many years of experience in building corporate groups and offer succession solutions based on partnership values. Our capital comes from institutional investors, family offices, and entrepreneurs who have already successfully navigated their own succession.
Succession situations are always unique. Whether through a direct sale or as a partner in the Gaius Seller Consortium, we tailor our approach to the specific needs of each entrepreneur and develop a custom-made solution. With the Gaius Seller Consortium, we offer an entrepreneurial model that allows our partners to participate in the increased proceeds generated by a larger group sale.
Our ambition is not only to provide capital, but also to open up new perspectives and secure long-term success together. We support our portfolio companies and Seller Consortia by identifying synergy potential, driving operational development, and acting as a trusted partner in strategic decision-making.
We are looking for
Succession Situations
We are looking for companies in founder or family ownership that seek to shape their succession in a spirit of partnership.
Service Sector
We primarily invest in service industries, particularly in insurance and financial services, industrial services, healthcare, and testing & inspection services.
Profitable Mid-Sized Companies
We acquire companies operating in stable business environments with growth potential and a sustainable pre-tax profit of at least EUR 200,000.
Majority Acquisitions
We aim for majority ownership.
German-Speaking Region
We focus on the German-speaking region: Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
Investments & Seller Consortia
medTICC
2025
Testing, Inspection & Certification Services
Healthcare
The medTICC Group is a network of leading medical technology testing service providers. With a strong local presence, it offers reliable testing and certification services for the healthcare sector and ensures the highest quality standards.
Biosenso
2025
Laboratories
Healthcare
As a network of leading environmental laboratories, the Biosenso Group delivers reliable results. With extensive expertise and state-of-the-art technology, it contributes to the safety of water, soil, and air.
Axendur
2025
Elevator Installation & Maintenance
Business Services
The Axendur Group brings together local specialists for elevator maintenance. With quick response times and proactive maintenance, it minimizes downtime and increases asset availability.
Praevidentia
2025
Advisory and distribution of insurance and investment products
Insurance & Financial Services
As an independent advisor and broker for insurance and investment products, the Praevidentia Group stands for transparent advice and tailored solutions, promoting financial independence, risk protection, and sustainable wealth building.
Values
Integrity, partnership, and responsibility form the foundation of our actions. We see ourselves as committed partners who value the legacy of entrepreneurs and work together to create a sustainable future. Our goal is to build trust and create long-term value through transparent communication and reliability. We operate according to the principle: We do what we say and say what we do.
Team
Jan Mickel
Partner
Jan is a partner at Gaius and has been active in the fields of investment management, financing, and transaction advisory since 2013.
Previously, as an investor at KKA Partners, he made three platform investments in leading German mid-sized companies and numerous add-ons, with a total volume in the three-digit million range. His professional career includes positions as (interim) CFO of the SSF Group, as a restructuring consultant at AlixPartners, and in investment banking at Nomura, where he was involved in 18 international acquisitions and financings, totaling over EUR 16 billion.
Born and raised in Upper Lusatia, he studied business & economics (BSc & MSc) at the universities of Bochum and Cranfield, as well as law with a focus on corporate restructuring (LL.M. corp. restruc.) at the universities of Heidelberg and London. Jan is married and lives in Berlin.
Joscha Radeck
Partner
Joscha is a partner at Gaius and has been focusing on investments, financing, and transaction management since 2017.
Before founding Gaius, he completed more than 15 transactions in mid-sized companies at KKA Partners, with an investment volume in the three-digit million range. Prior to that, he led 9 transactions and financings at the private equity energy infrastructure investor LS Power in New York, with a total volume of over EUR 4 billion.
Raised in Berlin, Joscha Radeck studied business administration (BA & MBA) at SRH Berlin and the University of the Cumberlands in the USA.
Dr. Lukas Klipper
Partner
Lukas is a partner at Gaius and has more than ten years of experience in investments and transactions, with a focus on developing complex fund and transaction structures.
As General Counsel at KKA Partners, he supported five investments and several add-on transactions in leading mid-sized companies, with a total volume in the three-digit million range. He serves as an advisory board member / supervisory board member in mid-sized companies. Prior to that, he built the legal department at the Germany's first souvereign wealth fund KENFO which managed investments worth over EUR 20 billion, including more than EUR 2 billion in funds and co-investments. He began his career as a lawyer at Linklaters in Berlin.
Born in Cologne, Lukas earned his PhD at Humboldt University in Berlin, holds an LL.M. from the University of Cape Town, and studied in Berlin and Heidelberg.
Gaius Capital Funds
We make investments through our Gaius Capital funds. The capital comes from institutional investors, family offices, and entrepreneurs who have already successfully navigated their own succession.
Gaius Unternehmerkapital I
Active
2025
Contact
We would be happy to discuss a partnership with you. We look forward to hearing from you.