Main Capital Partners acquire SAE Applications for Digitalization GmbH
Law firm HEUKING advised Main Capital Partners on the acquisition of SAE Applications for Digitalization GmbH, a leading Germany-based provider of CPQ and variant management software, by Main portfolio company Xait, a global provider of document collaboration and proposal software.
The HEUKING deal team was led by partner Christoph Prochnau, alongside support from partners Kristina Schneider and Dr. Henrik Lay as well as senior associate Magdalena Köster. The acquisition marks an important milestone in Xait’s international growth strategy and strengthens its position within the CPQ segment.
Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Weng, Germany, SAE provides a modular CPQ and variant management platform that enables manufacturers of complex, highly configurable products to automate configuration, pricing and quotation processes. The platform integrates seamlessly with enterprise systems such as SAP and is primarily used by industrial and manufacturing companies across sectors including machinery, plant engineering, industrial equipment and automotive-related industries.
The combination represents a strong strategic fit for Xait, expanding its capabilities in CPQ while adding deep expertise in SAP-centric environments. The acquisition establishes Xait’s first significant presence in the DACH region and strengthens its position within the manufacturing vertical, supporting the company’s ambition to build a leading international software platform across Europe and the Uni-ted States.
The transaction marks Xait’s first add-on acquisition since partnering with Main Capital Partners. Xait currently operates across Norway, France, the UK and the United States, serving a global customer base with its document collaboration and proposal solutions. The addition of SAE enhances the group’s product offering and creates opportunities for cross-selling and further international expansion.
Counsel to Main Capital Partners
HEUKING:
Christoph Prochnau, LL.B. (Lead), Hamburg,
Kristina Schneider, LL.M. (both Corporate / M&A), Cologne,
Dr. Henrik Lay (Tax), Hamburg,
Magdalena Köster, LL.M. (University of Cape Town), Cologne,
Philipp Börger, Hamburg,
Yasemin Tunczer (all Corporate / M&A), Cologne,
Dr. Hendrik Völkerding (Employment),
Theresa Marie Bardenhewer, LL.M. (IT, Data Protection), both Hamburg,
Dr. Peter J. Fries (IP), Cologne,
Dr. Jonas Pust (Commercial), Hamburg,
Mathis Dick, LL.M.,
Markus Vlasic, LL.M. (both Real Estate), both Düsseldorf
