Germany is Europe’s largest economy, with over 3.8 million SMEs (Mittelstand) representing 99% of all companies and around 60% of total employment.

Approximately 626,000 SMEs will seek succession or sale by 2027, creating an unprecedented wave of ownership change and investment opportunities.

Many family-owned Mittelstand firms face leadership transitions - offering investors and cross-border acquirers access to technology, skilled workforces, and established market positions.

Germany provides a stable legal and political environment, strong intellectual property protection, and a reputation for quality and innovation - making it a secure and strategic market for expansion

The German Mittelstand faces mounting competitive pressure - from global supply chains, digitization, and rising import competition, especially from Asia.

Yet many firms still operate below potential: 5-15% EBITDA improvement is often achievable through operational efficiency, procurement optimization, and better cash management.

Strengthening operational performance not only improves profitability - it also enhances resilience, competitiveness, and readiness for future investment or transition.

Establishing a GCC allows Mittelstand companies to enhance agility, lower operating costs by up to 40%, and strengthen global capabilities while maintaining full control over critical processes.

GCCs are not about outsourcing, but about leveraging India’s highly skilled talent pool - engineers, data scientists, and R&D professionals - to drive innovation and scalability.

Today, over 150 German firms operate GCCs in India employing more than 130,000 professionals, contributing to design, engineering, R&D, digital transformation, and AI/ML development.