Successful advisory for Ahorn Gruppe on the acquisition of a strategic minority stake in CleverOne GmbH

Transaction

Ahorn Group from Berlin has decided to acquire a strategic minority stake and enter into a cooperation agreement for the pioneering funeral home software solution from CleverOne GmbH in Rosenheim. With this move, Ahorn Group is sending a clear signal in favor of digitalization, efficiency, and innovation.

As part of the cooperation, the funeral home will rely entirely on CleverOne's SaaS solution in the future. Ahorn Group's many years of experience in the funeral industry will be directly incorporated into the further development and optimization of the CleverOne platform.

About CleverOne

CleverOne GmbH is the leading provider of cloud-based software solutions for funeral homes. With its innovative SaaS platform, it supports funeral directors in Germany and beyond in efficient organization, documentation, and customer communication. CleverOne stands for state-of-the-art technology, intuitive usability, and practical solutions—from the industry, for the industry.

About Ahorn Gruppe

Ahorn Gruppe, whose roots date back to 1830, has grown through targeted acquisitions to become a nationwide funeral services association with over 100 regional brands, around 300 branches, and over 1,300 employees. As a subsidiary of IDEAL Lebensversicherung a.G., it is now the largest provider of funeral services in Germany and combines tradition with a comprehensive range of services tailored to the needs of local people.

Our contribution

The SGP Corporate Finance team supports the Ahorn Group nationwide as its exclusive M&A advisor.