Pieter van Halem

Specializes in systems integration and information technology management consulting services

CornerstoneCapital is an active manager which invests in profitable, technology-related growth companies in Germany, Switzerland and Austria in the engineering/chemical, software, medical technology and business services sectors. For growth capital investments, they take minority stakes, seeking to invest EUR 2-7 million in companies with sales greater than EUR 5 million and a unique technology or service. The firm prefers to take majority ownership positions with co-investors for their MBO investments, seeking to invest EUR 5-50 million (more than EUR 50 million with co-investors) in companies with sales greater than EUR 10 million, preferably with a dominant position in a niche market. CornerstoneCapital takes minority stakes in their private investments in public entities, seeking to invest EUR 5-10 million (up to EUR 30 million with co-investors) in listed companies with sales of at least EUR 20 million. The firm's partners focus on a few selected investments, co-investing personal money alongside their fund, seeking to invest in companies with a technological product or process advantage in a growing market, sustainable barriers to entry and potential for market leadership. They partner with investee management, providing support including strategy specification, recruitment of complementary management resources as well as M&A and finance activities. CornerstoneCapital's investment team makes the firm's investment decisions. They typically hold an investment for three to seven years, working with management to determine the optimal timing and the best route to exit in order to maximize value, usually through trade sales and IPOs.

Supplies identification and data-based management solutions for the companion animal, livestock and textile markets

Develops and distributes hardware and software solutions in the field of body scanning, ergonomics and simulation applications

Acts as Private Equity Fund

Provides computer consulting services

Produces thin non-ferrous metal foils based on lead, tin and lead-tin alloys

Develops micro-electronic products and embedded solutions