September 2025 – Kinstellar has advised the shareholders of Autolift on the conclusion of a majority strategic partnership with Hamburg-based private equity investor CAPCELLENCE Mittelstandspartner. As part of the transaction, CAPCELLENCE acquired a majority stake in the company, while the sellers remain significantly invested and will continue to contribute to the company's growth mission.
Autolift, a leader in the field of vehicle lifting technology for 35 years, with subsidiaries in Hungary, Serbia, Germany and India, has evolved from its roots in the automotive sector into a global provider of lifting systems for rail vehicles, as well as lifting and turning devices. With headquarters in Austria, the Autolift group supplies its products and services to over 70 countries worldwide, including to leading clients such as ÖBB, SBB, Siemens and Alstom.
The transaction structure included a direct sale of shares to CAPCELLENCE and a subsequent reinvestment (roll-over) in the acquiring entity. The partnership will support Autolift's international growth strategy and further strengthen its position as a global leader in the field of vehicle lifting technology, particularly in emerging markets.
The Kinstellar team was led by Partner Philipp Kapl and included Partner Maja Mayrhuber and Senior Associate Johannes Varga.