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HQ Capital (Deutschland) GmbH
HQ Capital (Deutschland) GmbH is a asset manager based in Bad Homburg, founded 1988; the Altss profile covers its classification, headquarters, registration,...
HQ Capital (Deutschland) GmbH
HQ CAPITAL (DEUTSCHLAND) GMBH is an SEC-registered investment adviser in BAD HOMBURG, registered since 2025. It advises US clients.
General information
Firm type
Asset Manager
Year founded
1988
AUM
Undisclosed
Location
Region
Europe
Country
Germany
City
Bad Homburg
Corporate office
Bad Homburg, Germany
Additional offices
New York · London · Tokyo · Hong Kong · Singapore
Principals
Hubertus Liebrecht
Chairman of the Board
Wolfgang O. Leimbach
Chief Executive Officer
Dr. Wilhelm K. Weber
Managing Director
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at HQ Capital?
The investment firm is led by CEO Wolfgang O. Leimbach and Managing Director Dr. Wilhelm K. Weber. The chairman and founder Hubertus Liebrecht remains involved at the board level. Regional investment teams in North America, Europe, and Asia operate with local autonomy.
Is HQ Capital still a single family office or does it operate as an asset manager?
HQ Capital has evolved from a single-family office into an institutional asset manager. It manages capital for the Liebrecht family alongside external institutional clients, including pension funds and insurance companies. The regional subsidiaries operate as autonomous entities, but the parent German company maintains strategic oversight.
How does HQ Capital source proprietary deal flow?
The firm sources deals through its regional offices — HQ Capital Americas, HQ Capital Asia, and HQ Capital Europe — which have dedicated local teams. The firm's network and heritage often provide access to direct and co-investment opportunities, and it also participates in fund commitments to build relationships with general partners.
Which asset classes does HQ Capital focus on?
HQ Capital allocates across private equity (buyout and growth), real estate, infrastructure, and private credit. The firm has been expanding its private credit platform in recent years, including dedicated direct lending funds. It also makes direct and co-investments across sectors.
What geographic markets does HQ Capital invest in?
The firm invests primarily in North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. It has local investment teams in each region, allowing it to source and manage investments on the ground.
Does HQ Capital have a philanthropic structure?
Yes, the Liebrecht family established the Liebrecht Foundation, a charitable entity. It operates separately from the investment firm.
What distinguishes HQ Capital from other private markets asset managers?
HQ Capital's hybrid structure — rooted in a single-family office origin but now acting as an institutional asset manager with regional autonomy — gives it a combination of flexible, long-term capital and professional investment governance. The regional subsidiary model allows local teams to act nimbly while drawing on the firm's global network.
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