ASC - Alternative Special Capital.
The specialists in revitalizing
mid-market companies.

About us

ASC is an investment firm based in Luxembourg and Munich, focusing on pan-European corporate spin-offs, carve-outs and succession situations with improvement potential. ASC is led by a group of experienced and proven investment and industry professionals with decades of experience, and having completed over 40 transactions. Since 2010 the ASC team has been investing in pan-European situations where an active and entrepreneurial-minded investor is needed. Through our network and operational expertise, we support companies to revitalize its operations and build-up a sound foundation for a sustainable future.

Our Core Values

  • Trust
  • Transparency
  • Respect
  • Sustainability
  • Quality
Anführungszeichen für Statement
We help companies to get back to a healthy growth path, internationalize sales and expand to adjacent product niches.

News

FLags of iQatalyst in front of headquarter

BASF and ASC Investment (“ASC”) close sale of the De Meern catalysts site

ASC will continue to operate the site and supply existing and new customers under the name IQatalyst B.V. starting September 1, 2023. The employees at the site will transfer to IQatalyst effective September 1, 2023.

ASC acquires Fixture Tech Solutions GmbH from Carl Zeiss

Becoming the leader for fixture engineering solutions with a new owner: Carl Zeiss Fixture Systems GmbH will operate independently as FIXTURE TECH Solutions GmbH with jigs & fixtures and technology solutions on the market as of July 2022.

ASC acquires
lighting company Radium Lampenwerk GmbH

ASC Investment (“ASC”) has successfully acquired 100% of the shares of Radium Lampenwerk GmbH (“Radium“) from LEDVANCE GmbH (“LEDVANCE”)
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