THE REASON FOR THE SEARCH

CMP Capital Management-Partners GmbH, a German private equity firm specialising in special situations, required an Associate with strong analytical and operational turnaround experience to:

• Manage distressed and restructuring processes across the DACH region

• Engage hands-on with portfolio companies, executing operational restructuring and business segmentation

• Support structured exit processes and valuation strategies in special situations

THE PRIVATE EQUITY FIRM

CMP Capital Management-Partners GmbH

CMP Capital is a €500m AUM firm focused on distressed investing and special situations in the DACH region. The firm invests in control positions, typically with cheque sizes up to €40m and enterprise values between €15m–€40m. Sector exposure includes manufacturing, industrial services, and selected business services, with a focus on liquidity-driven, restructuring-oriented businesses.

THE PORTFOLIO COMPANY

Felix completed one platform investment in a decorative lighting manufacturer, and managed one restructuring process. His responsibilities included:

• Collaborating closely with management to implement operational change

• Leading internal reorganisations, including separation of business units and reporting enhancements

• Introducing budgeting processes and margin analyses

• Preparing and managing financial models and due diligence for two structured exits:

  • A river cruise tourism company, merged and exited to a strategic buyer

  • A lighting track manufacturer, a non-core divestiture from a larger platform

THE SEARCH REQUIREMENTS

• Proven track record in distressed or special situations investing
• Direct exposure to operational turnaround and internal value creation
• Ability to manage exit processes, coordinate advisors, and lead financial due diligence
• Fluent in complex financial modelling and liquidity forecasting
• Keen to transition from generalist special situations to a more deal-oriented, international role

OUR APPROACH

Raw Selection prioritised candidates from specialist private equity firms managing distressed or turnaround assets:

• Focused on professionals with restructuring and hands-on value creation experience

• Assessed candidates interested in increasing their exposure to deal sourcing and execution

• Evaluated for cultural fit with mid-sized buyout firms, particularly with high deal flow and flat hierarchies

• Confirmed geographic flexibility and readiness to relocate within Europe

THOUGHTS ON THE CANDIDATE

Felix brings strong technical execution skills and operational leadership from a hands-on investment platform. His involvement in deal origination, modelling, and post-acquisition restructuring gives him a comprehensive perspective on investment lifecycle management. Having led advisor coordination, sell-side preparation, and portfolio restructuring, he is now eager to specialise in deal execution and broaden his exposure to international transactions.

IMPACT & RESULTS

Operational Turnaround: Oversaw organisational and process restructuring post-acquisition
Exit Execution: Managed sell-side processes for two portfolio exits, including advisor and data room management
Strategic Shift: Seeking greater involvement in international deals and sector specialisation

CLIENT TESTIMONIAL

“Felix combines sharp technical analysis with a strong grasp of operational restructuring. He is now ready to leverage this foundation into a more transaction-focused role, where he can drive investments and value creation in an international context.”

Felix Winkler, Associate, ArchiMed