# Global Equity Partners Beteiligungs-Management

> Global Equity Partners Beteiligungs-Management is a VC fund in Vienna backing Software and SaaS. See 4 investments, check sizes, portfolio. Updated Aug 2026.

- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Vienna, Austria
- Total investments: 4
- Last investment: Jan 2016
- Lead investor: 25%
- Last updated: Aug 2026
- Website: http://www.gep.at

Global Equity Partners Beteiligungs-Management is a VC fund in Vienna focused on Software and SaaS. Global Equity Partners Beteiligungs-Management, a private equity and venture capital firm, specializes in the expansion financing of SMEs.

## Investment focus

### Industry

| Industry | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Software | 2 | 50% |
| SaaS | 1 | 25% |
| Sensor | 1 | 25% |
| Wireless | 1 | 25% |
| Blockchain | 1 | 25% |

15 industries tracked in total.

### Stage

| Stage | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Funding Round | 2 | 50% |
| Series A | 1 | 25% |
| Series B | 1 | 25% |

### Country

| Country | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Austria | 2 | 50% |
| Switzerland | 1 | 25% |

## Investments

| Company | Description | Amount | Stage | Date | Website |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| WISeKey | WISeKey is a global cybersecurity company currently deploying large scale digital identity ecosystems with a patented process. WISeKey’s Swiss-based cryptographic Root of Trust (“RoT”) provides secure authentication and identification in both physical and virtual environments for the Internet of Things, Blockchain and Artificial Intelligence. TheWISeKey RoT serves as a common trust anchor to ensure the integrity of online transactions among objects and between objects and people.Their integrated vertical trusted platform combines a range of chips with software applications that cater to their customers’ security and business needs. The software includes proprietary technology developed by the company such as, RoT and Public Key Infrastructure (“PKI”). These technologies are offered as part of standalone products, as well as on the fully integrated Vertical Trusted Platform that enables WISeKey clients to manage their digital identity, information, and communications in a seamless process housed by complementary technology and products. They enable their clients to adapt to a changing device landscape without compromising their digital security. The rapid growth and proliferation of internet based devices, as well as people’s dependence on them for personal and business needs, precipitated the connectivity of digital devices. However, such connectivity creates numerous opportunities to alter or manipulate digital footprints. They believe that their integrated products provide the most comprehensive solution to these gaps in cybersecurity and data protection. The core of WISeKey’s Vertical Trusted Platform is based on their Cybersecurity SaaS business, also known as managed PKI services, and on their Semiconductor chips. | $69.9M |  | Jan 27, 2016 |  |
| SensorDynamics | SensorDynamics was a European semiconductor and MEMS company specialized in developing and manufacturing high-volume micro- and wireless semiconductor sensor products for applications in automotive, industry and high-end consumer sectors. The company was acquired by Maxim Integrated in 2011 for $164 million. SensorDynamics developed and producedcustom-made designs and standard components for use in vehicle stabilization, occupant protection, navigation systems, keyless go systems and autonomous energy generators for wireless and battery free controllers for industrial, automotive and high-end consumer application.[5] With its headquarters in Graz, Austria, SensorDynamics had offices in Italy and Germany and a worldwide sales and distribution network. The company employed about 130 people in 2011. | $36.8M | Series B | Dec 12, 2007 |  |
| SmApper Technologies | SmApper Technologies GmbH provides intelligent and automated file management solutions for enterprise customers and service providers to manage unstructured data. It offers solutions for storage assessment, HSM, compliance, and archiving. Its products include Classifier that analyzes and classifies unstructured data; LiquidStore, which providesdata management integrating data classification with file management services; ComplianceStore, an online archiving and retention solution; and File Processor, an intelligent file management solution for data management and storage optimization. It also offers analysis reports for assessments, diagnostics, and forecasting. In addition, the company provides technical training, installation, and support services. SmApper Technologies GmbH was founded in 2005 and is based in Kufstein, Austria. | $9.6M |  | Jul 31, 2007 |  |
| SensorDynamics | SensorDynamics was a European semiconductor and MEMS company specialized in developing and manufacturing high-volume micro- and wireless semiconductor sensor products for applications in automotive, industry and high-end consumer sectors. The company was acquired by Maxim Integrated in 2011 for $164 million. SensorDynamics developed and producedcustom-made designs and standard components for use in vehicle stabilization, occupant protection, navigation systems, keyless go systems and autonomous energy generators for wireless and battery free controllers for industrial, automotive and high-end consumer application.[5] With its headquarters in Graz, Austria, SensorDynamics had offices in Italy and Germany and a worldwide sales and distribution network. The company employed about 130 people in 2011. | $21.9M | Series A | Sep 03, 2004 |  |

4 of 4 investments shown.

## Co-investors
- [Deutsche Effecten -und Wechsel Beteiligungsgesellschaft](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/deutsche-effecten-und-wechsel) — VC Fund, 2 deals together
- [i4g Investment](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/i4g-investment-gmbh) — VC Fund, 2 deals together
- [N47](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/next47) — VC Fund, 2 deals together
- [FIDURA Capital Consult](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/fidura-capital-consult) — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- [Hasso Plattner Ventures](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/hasso-plattner-ventures) — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- [IPO Beteiligungs-Management](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/ipo-beteiligungs-management) — VC Fund, 1 deal together

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## FAQ

### What does Global Equity Partners Beteiligungs-Management invest in?

Global Equity Partners Beteiligungs-Management invests primarily in Software, SaaS and Sensor startups, most often at Funding Round and Series A stage. Most of the 4 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in Austria. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.

### When did Global Equity Partners Beteiligungs-Management last invest?

The most recent investment recorded for Global Equity Partners Beteiligungs-Management closed in Jan 2016. Shizune tracks 4 investments in total for this profile, including round sizes, stages and portfolio companies, all sourced from confirmed public funding rounds and refreshed monthly.

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