A German investment company plans to grow its U.S. footprint from Fort Lauderdale.

Primepulse, a technology-focused family equity investment firm, signed a long-term lease at 333 Las Olas Way. It plans to hire finance and tech professionals as it begins to add companies to its portfolio.

The South Florida office will be the company's U.S. headquarters and hub for sourcing investment opportunities, supporting portfolio companies and building partnerships in North America.

Primepulse was drawn to Fort Lauderdale's size and proximity to major markets in the U.S. and Europe.

"Fort Lauderdale offers the perfect balance," said Martin Wild, co-founder and managing director of the newly formed U.S.-based Primepulse Capital LLC. "A city large enough to provide access to top-tier talent and infrastructure, yet nimble and connected in ways that allow meaningful collaboration."

Founded in 2014, the firm focuses on small to medium-sized enterprises in the IT, software, artificial intelligence, robotics and digital infrastructure industries. Its portfolio companies include Neura Robotics, a German business developing humanoid robots, and Stemmer Imaging, a provider of industrial cameras and other tools for machine vision systems.

The goal is to partner with founders and entrepreneurs to drive sustainable growth, Primepulse reports. The firm claims it will create new high-wage jobs in investment, operations and tech as it grows its portfolio of U.S. companies.

Like other parts of South Florida, Broward County is becoming a destination for corporate office relocations. Relocations and expansions to the county in fiscal year 2024-2025 helped the county create or retain more than 900 jobs and secure $139 million in new capital investment, according to the Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance. Health care, life sciences and aircraft MRO businesses are among the growing sectors in Broward.

Fort Lauderdale Mayor Dean Trantalis said Primpulse's decision to base its first international location in the city "speaks volumes" about its reputation as a destination for global businesses.

"Their investment further diversifies our economy and strengthens our position as a hub for entrepreneurship and international commerce," he said in a statement.  Click here for full article.

 

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