Aachen, Munich | June 12, 2025 – Modell Aachen GmbH, a market leader in the development of interactive management systems, today announced an investment by Fortino Capital, a European-based investor focused on high-growth B2B SaaS companies that leverage artificial intelligence.
Drake Star acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Modell Aachen on this transaction.
Since its foundation in 2009, Modell Aachen GmbH has grown into a leading software provider for collaborative and process-oriented business management. With a dynamic team of over 60 employees and a customer base of more than 1,600 organizations worldwide, the company offers Q.wiki – a platform that helps businesses design their management systems to be interactive, transparent, and employee-driven.
Modell Aachen is provided access to Fortino’s extensive network and deep domain and market expertise – critical assets for further product innovation, strategic expansion, and the integration of advanced artificial intelligence capabilities into the company’s offering.
Dr. Carsten Behrens, founder of Modell Aachen GmbH, said: "The timing of this partnership couldn’t be better, as we are in the midst of a strong growth phase. Having a committed partner like Fortino at our side opens up new opportunities – not only for delivering greater innovation to our customers, but also for creating new paths of personal growth and development for our team."
"Our partnership with Fortino Capital perfectly positions us to continue delivering exceptional value to our customers. What convinced us early on was Fortino’s clear understanding of our culture – one built on participation and ambition. Everyone at Modell Aachen contributes entrepreneurially to shaping the future, and we will continue to build on that strength", added Vincent Fischer, Co-CEO of Modell Aachen GmbH. "The Drake Star team, led by Julian Riedlbauer, impressed us with their outstanding professionalism throughout the preparation, negotiation, and execution of the transaction. By creating strong competitive dynamics, they enabled us to select the ideal partner – truly a case of being spoiled for choice. On a personal note: Thank you for creating a professional, yet always enjoyable hustle environment – Maximilian von Bodman, Konstantin Stöhr, and Raphael Berger who worked on the deal together with Julian."
Fortino’s investment will support Modell Aachen in strengthening its position as an innovation leader, aiming to make AI-enabled interactive management systems the standard across Europe. The deal also marks the first investment from Fortino Capital’s new Private Equity Fund, PE III.
Philipp Remy, Partner at Fortino Capital, explained: "Our investment in Modell Aachen comes at a time of dynamic evolution towards intelligent, interactive management systems - driven and enhanced by the use of generative AI assistants and Agentic AI orchestration. The enthusiasm and commitment of everyone involved in advancing these systems are both tangible and remarkable. We look forward to supporting Carsten, Vincent, and the entire Modell Aachen team in executing their ambitious growth plans."
Julian Riedlbauer, Partner and deal team lead at Drake Star, commented: "Working on this transaction together with the teams from Modell Aachen and Fortino Capital was a very rewarding process – the outcome speaks for itself! We’re proud that we were able to support Dr. Carsten Behrens, Vincent Fischer and their team in finding the right partner for their next phase of growth. The strong interest we saw from financial investors underscores that, even in today’s market environment, there is significant demand for high-quality capital-efficient companies with strong fundamentals and clear value propositions."
Drake Star Team: Julian Riedlbauer, Maximilian von Bodman, Konstantin Stöhr, Raphael Berger
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About Modell Aachen GmbH
Since 2009, Modell Aachen GmbH has been a pioneer in interactive management systems. With over 60 team members and more than 1,600 customers worldwide, the company plays a leading role in shaping the market.
For more information, visit: www.modell-aachen.de/en.
About Fortino Capital
Fortino Capital is a European investment firm focused on high-growth B2B software companies. With offices in Belgium, the Netherlands, and Germany, Fortino supports exceptional and ambitious entrepreneurs and management teams across Europe.
For more information, visit: www.fortinocapital.com.
About Drake Star
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