London / Luxembourg / Munich, July 09, 2025 – AURELIUS, a globally active private equity investor, announces the promotion of Benjamin Laufer to Managing Director in its Investment Advisory team.
Since joining the Munich office in 2017, Benjamin has played a key role in a range of transactions, such as the acquisitions of LSG Sky Chefs, Minova, and MUVIQ, as well as the successful exit of AKAD. In his role, he has built a strong network across the DACH region, supporting the origination of new investment opportunities.
“Benjamin’s promotion reflects his exceptional performance and leadership over the past eight years. He has been key to some of our most complex and high-profile transactions. His ability to source new deals from his network, and to break down transaction complexity, has made him a valued member of our team. We look forward to his continued impact and personal growth,” commented Tristan Nagler, Partner and Head of AURELIUS Investment Advisory.
This promotion follows the recent successful closing of AURELIUS Opportunities Fund V, with €830m capital available. Fund V will continue AURELIUS’ proven strategy of driving value creation through operational improvement, with the support of more than 180 global specialists in its dedicated AURELIUS WaterRise advisory team.
“I am excited to take on this new role, and grateful for the support of the team along the way. Since joining, I have seen AURELIUS evolve significantly. Our footprint has become more international and our transactions larger and more complex. The successful close of Fund V highlights the strength of our distinguished approach and the confidence our investors place in us. I look forward to contributing to the next phase of AURELIUS’ growth”, says Benjamin Laufer.
Before joining AURELIUS, Benjamin was part of the European investment team at a renowned American mid-market private equity firm.
ABOUT AURELIUS
AURELIUS is a globally active alternative investor, distinguished and widely recognised for its operational approach. It focuses on Private Equity, Private Debt and Real Estate. Its key investment platforms include AURELIUS Opportunities V, AURELIUS European Opportunities IV, AUR Portfolio III and AURELIUS Growth Investments (Wachstumskapital). AURELIUS has been growing significantly in recent years, particularly expanding its global footprint, and today employs more than 400 professionals in 9 offices spanning Europe and North America.
AURELIUS is a renowned specialist for complex investments with operational improvement potential such as carve-outs, platform build-ups or succession solutions as well as bespoke financing solutions. To date, AURELIUS has completed more than 300 transactions, and has built a strong track record of delivering attractive returns to its investors. Its approach is characterised by its uncompromising focus on operational excellence and an unrivalled ability to efficiently execute highly complex transactions.
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