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Radial Capital Partners
RCP is a private equity firm for alternative investments based in Munich. It specializes in transformational environments and special situations, acting as a...
Radial Capital Partners
RCP is a private equity firm for alternative investments based in Munich. It specializes in transformational environments and special situations, acting as a partner for larger corporates, entrepreneurs, and stakeholders across Europe. The firm focuses on companies and assets with untapped deep value, investing flexibly and value-oriented across various asset classes with active, hands-on engagement.
General information
Firm type
Private Equity
Year founded
2014
Location
Region
Europe
Country
Germany
City
Munich
Corporate office
Hackenstrasse 5A, 80331 Munich, Germany
Additional offices
Teltow, Germany
Principals
Ulrich Radlmayr — Founder & Managing Partner
Ewa Sch tte — CFO
Daniel Karsch — Investment Manager
Dr. Maximilian Thiel — Investment Manager
Mark Soltys — Investment Manager
Tobias Lintner — Investment Analyst
Jonas Raffl — Investment Analyst
Mohammad Makki — Manager Operations
Isabella Hannemann — HR & Office Manager
Philipp Wendt — Investment Controller
Diana Hindenberg — Accountant
Manuela Schulz — Accountant
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
How does Radial Capital Partners source its deals?
Radial sources deals directly from European corporates divesting non-core manufacturing subsidiaries. The firm's website positions it as a direct counterparty for larger corporates and entrepreneurs seeking transaction certainty and speed. The Steel Automotive carve-out from Adient Group, completed using funds exclusively advised by RCP, illustrates the model: Radial steps in as a determined buyer capable of navigating union, regulatory, and operational transfer complexity that discourages auction-oriented financial sponsors. The Frauenthal Automotive Division acquisition in December 2025 shows a similar pattern — a bilateral transaction with a publicly listed Austrian seller.
What does Radial Capital Partners actually own?
Radial's disclosed portfolio is concentrated in European automotive and industrial metals manufacturing. Its primary platform, SteelCo GmbH, has acquired the Frauenthal Automotive Division (automotive components) and EMC Solutions (engineering and manufacturing services). Radial also executed a complex carve-out of Steel Automotive from Adient Group, the world's largest automotive seating supplier. In textiles, Radial was involved in Beaulieu International Group's sale of its European technical-textiles business. The firm sold PowerTech Converter, an industrial power electronics business, to ABB in 2022.
Which sectors does Radial Capital Partners explicitly avoid?
Radial's deal record shows no exposure to software, healthcare, financial services, or consumer products. Every named investment falls into industrial manufacturing, automotive supply, or technical textiles. The firm's stated focus on 'transformational environments' and 'assets with untapped, deep value' is applied exclusively to capital-intensive, hard-asset businesses where operational restructuring and integration — not multiple expansion — drive returns.
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