Founded 1986, London-based leading international PE firm with €30bn+ committed capital & >$40bn AUM across PE, Credit, Real Estate. 130+ PE investments across 19 countries; 572 total deals. Recent exits: Springer Nature IPO, Synthon (€2bn to GS), GardaWorld, IMA, Presidio. Portfolio incl. Chewy, PetSmart, UnityMedia. Integrated platforms: Private Equity, BC Partners Credit (2017), Real Estate (2018).
Investment Focus
Investment Thesis
Pan-European & North American mid-to-large cap buyouts (€200m-€2bn). Core sectors: TMT, Services & Industrials (packaging, automation, speciality materials), Healthcare, Food. Invests in defensive growth, stable end-markets, leadership positions. Avoids early-stage; targets >3yr horizons. Deep sector networks, local presence critical. 40yr track record; 149-person team; avg 2.7x gross multiple on realized deals.
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