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DWS Group

DWS Group

Frankfurtdws.com

Overview

DWS Group is a global asset management firm with German roots that provides active, passive, and alternative investment solutions across a broad spectrum of asset classes, including equities, fixed income, real estate, and private equity.

Year Founded

1956

Portfolio Companies

17

Website

dws.com

Investments

DWS Group investments
CompanyDateStageLead
Manappuram Finance LtdNov 2010Follow-on OfferingCo-investor
EnpalJun 2023DebtCo-investor
Smart Pension LimitedMay 2023Series ECo-investor
Jana Small Finance BankJan 2016DebtCo-investor
SmartMay 2023Series ECo-investor
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Key People

Michele Manfredonia

Investor Advisory Board Member

Sector & Stage Mix

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Investment Activity

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FAQ

Where is DWS Group based?

DWS Group is headquartered in Frankfurt, Germany.

When was DWS Group founded?

DWS Group was founded in 1956.

How many portfolio companies does DWS Group have?

DWS Group has 17 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.

What are some companies in DWS Group's portfolio?

Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Manappuram Finance Ltd, Enpal, Smart Pension Limited, Jana Small Finance Bank, Smart.

What was DWS Group's most recent investment shown here?

DWS Group's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Enpal in 2023.

What sectors does DWS Group focus on?

DWS Group focuses on Consumer & Commerce, FinTech, FinTech, Real Estate & PropTech, Energy & Sustainability, FinTech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, FinTech, FinTech, Energy & Sustainability, FinTech, FinTech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Energy & Sustainability, Enterprise Software, FinTech, Energy & Sustainability, Enterprise Software, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, FinTech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software.

What company stages does DWS Group focus on?

DWS Group typically invests at the MultiStage stage.

What is DWS Group's AUM?

DWS Group's assets under management are estimated between $1.2T and $1.2T.

Firmographic Details

HeadquartersFrankfurt
Year Founded1956

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