Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala Investment Company has agreed to acquire a minority stake in Apleona, a leading European integrated facility management firm based in Neu-Isenburg, Germany.
This investment is part of a consortium led by Bain Capital’s European Private Equity team, aimed at strengthening Apleona’s position as a top integrated facility management provider in Europe.
Apleona employs over 40,000 people across 30+ countries, managing real estate from various asset classes, industrial sites, and multinational portfolios.
“We are excited to invest in Apleona, a leader in real estate and technical facility management, alongside our key partner Bain Capital. We look forward to collaborating with Dr Jochen Keysberg and Apleona’s leadership to support their next phase of growth,” said Zouhir Regragui, Head of Industrials & Business Services at Mubadala.
Apleona Prioritises ESG and Digital Transformation
The company is committed to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives, focusing on solutions that lower energy consumption and CO2 emissions in buildings.
Future plans include expanding its European footprint and accelerating the digitalisation of its services.
Apleona is investing in AI-powered and data-driven control systems for HVAC operations, as well as predictive maintenance for building technology.
The company has already executed 14 strategic acquisitions across Europe, including the significant takeover of Gegenbauer Group in 2023.