Deal News | Orlando Capital V supports Welle Holding in the successful succession solution for key parts of its investment portfolio

• The corporate group consisting of Bürstadt Furniture and LEICHT Küchen is a leading provider of high-quality bedroom and kitchen furniture
• In the last financial year, the group generated revenues of approximately €450 million
• With the support of Orlando Capital V, management is taking over the leadership of the group from the Welle family, which remains significantly invested

Munich / Bürstadt / Waldstetten, May 5, 2025 – As part of a succession solution, management, together with Orlando Capital V, acquired a stake in the corporate group consisting of Bürstadt Furniture and LEICHT Küchen at the beginning of May 2025. The Welle family will remain closely associated with the companies as a significant investor and will support the continued development of the group. The transaction ensures continuity and enables both companies to continue their pursued growth path.

Bürstadt Furniture is one of the leading manufacturers in the European market for ready-to-assemble furniture. With top-level manufacturing expertise and state-of-the-art production processes, the company delivers products that stand for quality, functionality, and efficiency. Bürstadt Furniture works closely with its long-standing partners and has built a strong market position in Europe through reliability and innovative strength.

LEICHT Küchen stands for outstanding design and premium quality "Made in Germany." With a focus on innovation and aesthetics, the company has established itself as a leading provider in the international premium kitchen segment. LEICHT combines modern kitchen design with the highest functionality and remains a pioneer in the industry.

Orlando Capital V, together with the management team, plans to continue driving the sustainable growth of the companies. In addition to strengthening their market position in Germany and abroad, targeted investments in digitalization, production, and innovation are at the core of the strategic development. Simon Pfennigsdorf, Partner at Orlando Capital, comments:
“With LEICHT and Bürstadt Furniture, we are taking over two excellently positioned companies whose success is based on a strong management team and a long-standing partnership with the Welle family. On this solid foundation, we want to shape the future together with the management and consistently continue the success story.”

About Orlando Capital

Orlando Capital V is a private equity firm based in Munich, primarily active in the German-speaking region and the Nordic countries. We manage the private equity fund Orlando Capital V with a fund volume of €255 million. Our investment focus is on majority stakes in well-positioned medium-sized companies – particularly in succession situations, complex carve-outs, and special situations. With 25 years of experience, the Orlando team has successfully advised on more than 85 transactions, emphasizing trusting relationships and entrepreneurial partnerships with owners and sellers.