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Lanze Capital

Lanze Capital is a Madrid-based investment firm specializing in buy-and-build operations within the small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) sector. The firm focuses on acquiring and developing profitable B2B companies, bridging knowledge gaps between founders, operators, and investors.

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Overview

What Lanze Capital does

What Lanze Capital is

Lanze Capital is a Madrid-based investment firm specializing in buy-and-build operations within the small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) sector. The firm focuses on acquiring and developing profitable B2B companies, bridging knowledge gaps between founders, operators, and investors.

How it participates in the startup ecosystem

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Operational profile

Organization status and context

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Operational status
Active
Organization type
Holding Company
Structured capabilities
Funder
Last reviewed
May 6, 2026

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Capability profile

Lanze Capital as a funder

Investment thesis

Lanze Capital specializes in acquiring profitable B2B SMEs with strong teams in essential sectors, aiming for permanent ownership rather than operating under fund exit pressure.

Focus narrative

Lanze Capital invests in fragmented industries with potential synergies, particularly in the B2B sector. The firm focuses on acquiring companies that generate between EUR 0.5M and EUR 2M in EBITDA, primarily in services, distribution, manufacturing, and maintenance. Lanze Capital aims to lead transactions and take an operational role while co-investing alongside partners.

Value beyond capital

Lanze Capital adds value to its portfolio companies through operational improvements, professionalization, and digitization, ensuring sustainable growth and development without the pressure of a fund exit timeline.

Focus and fit

Regions
Europe

Availability

Currently deploying
Not published

Portfolio and track record

Portfolio context

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Connected ecosystem

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Last reviewed

May 6, 2026

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