Kartesia supported Maguar’s acquisition of Schlafender Hase

Kartesia, the European specialist provider of capital solutions, is pleased to announce it has provided a unitranche financing solution to support Maguar Capital’s (“the Sponsor”) acquisition of Schlafender Hase (“the Company”).

Founded in 2001, Schlafender Hase is a leading provider of content verification software. The Company’s market leading capabilities in Unicode text verification are applied in highly regulated industries, ensuring critical product information is compliant with regulation while simultaneously delivering critical audit traceability. Schlafender Hase’s comprehensive software offering encompasses modular delivery, offering a custom solution for the individual regulatory compliance and patient safety needs of each client. The Company employs around 40 people and has more than two decades of experience in developing verification software.

Maguar is a German technology investor with deep expertise in B2B software, supporting founder-led companies in their journeys to scale. The Sponsor partnered with Schlafender Hase in August 2026, accelerating the development of the business and supporting the Company in its next growth phase.

The financing was deployed from the Kartesia Senior Opportunities (KSO) strategy. The transaction marks Kartesia’s third deal with Maguar, fostering a strong relationship with a leading tech-focused investor in the DACH region. The deal team at Kartesia included Nico Wellm, Armin Klose and Marvin Knopp.

Nico Wellm, Associate Director at Kartesia, commented: “We are very pleased to support Maguar through the acquisition of Schlafender Hase and accompany the next phase of growth. Maguar has a proven track record in scaling B2B software companies. Schlafender Hase is well positioned to build on the decades of experience and leverage its use cases to fulfil the pressing verification and compliance needs of clients in highly regulated industries. We look forward to continuing to strengthen our relationship with Maguar as they develop Schlafender Hase further.”

Johannes Losbichler, Partner at Maguar, added: “Kartesia’s good understanding of the business and speed of execution has facilitated this acquisition process and enabled us to swiftly and seamlessly execute the transaction. Through Kartesia’s trusted and reliable partnership we are confident to enter the next growth phase for the Company. “