Unigestion SA

Headquartered in Munich, Germany, Tecvia is one of the leading pan-European providers of digital content and software solutions for driver’s licence training and the education of commercial drivers. Through its integrated platform, the company digitises and supports the entire value chain of driving schools and institutions. It offers end-to-end solutions – from fully featured ERP systems with third-party interfaces to advanced teaching software for all license classes and digital learning media – fully preparing students for both theoretical and practical driving tests.

Unigestion Private Equity invested in Tecvia in 2023 through its direct investment programs, including its direct fund Unigestion Direct III. Unigestion Private Equity was attracted by the company’s strong market position, differentiated business model, and societal impact. Under Unigestion Private Equity’s ownership, Tecvia has grown sales and EBITDA significantly. The sale of the company will generate a gross return of 4.5x on Unigestion Private Equity’s investment, corresponding to an internal rate of return (IRR) of c. 80%.

Harris Computer provides mission critical software and service solutions for the public sector, healthcare, utilities, private sector and insurance markets globally. The group acquires, manages and builds industry specific software businesses which provide specialised, mission-critical software solutions that address the particular needs of clients. Harris Computer is part of Constellation Software, a leading provider of software and services to a select group of public and private sector markets.

The acquisition of Tecvia complements Harris Computer’s strategy. As a strategic acquirer, Harris Computer is committed to Tecvia’s long-term development and will further grow the business. The organisation, as well as the locations and strategy of Tecvia, will remain unchanged.

Philipp Scheier, Partner at Unigestion Private Equity, who led the investment commented: “It has been a privilege to partner with Tecvia and its management team. The CEO, Peter Lehnert, and his strong team have been critical to the company’s success. Delivering such a strong exit in today’s difficult exit environment highlights the effectiveness of our investment strategy of backing market leaders in sectors with theme-driven growth. We would like to thank all of Tecvia’s employees for their dedication and motivation and we wish them continued success in their journey with Harris Computer.”

Peter Lehnert, CEO of Tecvia, commented: “We are looking forward to working with Harris Computer. For us, Harris Computer stands for continuity for our business and for support of our expansion efforts. We are thankful for having found the best new ownership constellation and for the strong support from Philipp Scheier during Unigestion Private Equity’s ownership.”

Guido Moritz, Portfolio Leader at Harris International, added: “With Tecvia, we are entering an exciting new vertical for Harris and at the same time increasing our footprint in our core European geographies. Tecvia’s end-to-end solutions, deep customer relationships, continued value creation for customers and market-leading position perfectly embody the kind of sustainable, specialised expertise Harris looks for. We are delighted to welcome Tecvia’s talented team and look forward to supporting their continued growth.”

Completion of the transaction remains subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals.

* Unigestion Private Equity refers to the commercial name of the group, including Unigestion SA the investment manager. In September 2025, Unigestion announced that it will combine its private equity platform with Sagard to create a global leader in mid-market private equity with over US$ 23bn in AUM.