October 22, 2026
Translink Corporate Finance acted as the exclusive advisor to the shareholders of Sporttherapie on the sale to DBW Ventures
Translink Corporate Finance in Austria advised the shareholders of Sporttherapie-Gesellschaft m.b.H. (Sporttherapie), a leading private outpatient rehabilitation and preventive care provider in Upper Austria, on the sale to DBW Ventures GmbH (DBW Ventures), a newly established acquisition vehicle formed by three entrepreneurial investors.
Based in Linz and Wels, Sporttherapie is a licensed private outpatient clinic for physical therapy. As a pioneer of private, physician-led care outside the statutory health insurance system, the company has combined interdisciplinary therapy and training for more than three decades. Treatments are billed entirely on a self-pay basis, and long-standing patient relationships have made Sporttherapie a well-known name in Upper Austria.
For the shareholders, the transaction provides a long-term succession solution. The investors behind DBW Ventures bring experience in growth investing, transaction advisory and finance, complemented by operational expertise, and intend to further strengthen Sporttherapie’s position in private outpatient rehabilitation and preventive healthcare.
The Translink Corporate Finance Austria advisory team managed the transaction throughout the entire sale process, supporting the shareholders from preparation through to successful signing/closing.
About Sporttherapie
Sporttherapie-Gesellschaft m.b.H. offers private outpatient rehabilitation and preventive care in Linz and Wels (Upper Austria).
About DBW Ventures
DBW Ventures GmbH is an acquisition vehicle formed by three entrepreneurial investors to acquire Sporttherapie.
Comments from Sporttherapie
Mag. Dr. Josef Wiesauer, Managing Shareholder of Sporttherapie, commented: “For more than thirty years, Sporttherapie has stood for the best possible care for its patients. It was important to us to hand the company to an owner who shares this approach and will continue it. We are confident that DBW Ventures is the right partner for this, and we thank the Translink team for their dedication throughout the process.”
Comments from Translink Corporate Finance Austria
Quintin Althann, Partner, commented: “Healthcare services with a strong regional position and recurring patient demand attract growing interest from investors. In a structured process, we helped the shareholders find a buyer that combines entrepreneurial commitment with a clear plan for the company’s future. We wish all parties every success.”
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