In Profile: GPs
Unquote is currently mapping out the European market with a growing selection of in-depth, data-driven profiles of the major players in that space.
These profiles are a must-read for GPs wishing to benchmark themselves against their competitors, for LPs mapping out the European private equity landscape, and for advisers on the lookout for an edge when pitching to potential clients.
Make sure to bookmark this page as we will keep adding to this list of exclusive profiles in the coming weeks.
GP has deployed 44% of its third fund within 15 months of the vehicle holding its final close on €575m
In Profile: Cerea Partenaire
Three-pronged food and agriculture investor is due to announce a first close for its second debt fund in March ahead of a final close on its €300m target
In Profile: Triton Partners
Founder Peder Prahl talks to Unquote about the GP's turnaround approach and its funds' more pronounced J curves compared to regional peers
In Profile: Investcorp
Deal-by-deal investor raises $1bn a year, with 70% of its funds coming from institutional investors outside of the Gulf
In Profile: Waterland Private Equity
Managing partner Jörg Dreisow speaks to Oscar Geen about the firm's cross-border consolidation strategy and raising a larger fund
In Profile: Cinven
With six investments made from its 2016-vintage €7bn fund, unquote" takes an in-depth look at the European PE veteran and its track record
In Profile: Afinum Management
Afinum Management closed its fifth buyout fund on €410m in September. Managing partner and co-founder Gernot Eisinger speaks to Oscar Geen about the GP's niche with succession situations in an intensely competitive market
In Profile: Tenzing Private Equity
GP was founded in 2015 by former Bluebird partners Gillon and Jones, who were later joined by former Inflexion partner Hamilton as co-managing partner
In Profile: Scottish Equity Partners
Latter-stage VC raised £260m for its latest vehicle last year and recently exited Matchesfashion to Apax Partners
In Profile: CapMan
Newly appointed CEO Joakim Frimodig talks to unquote" about diversification and his bid to expand the fund's LP base
In Profile: Eurazeo
Eurazeo made the shift to pure PE in 2002 but still makes investments from its balance sheet
In Profile: Pamplona Capital Management
GP co-founder Halsted talks to unquote" about the firm's roots, expansion into the US and returns on distressed debt
In Profile: Deutsche Beteiligungs AG
The GP has been the most active DACH mid-market investor over the past three years, completing 15 deals since June 2014
In Profile: Beechbrook Capital
Specialist lender is currently raising its third fund for sponsor-backed SMEs, with a target of €200-250m
In Profile: CVC Capital Partners
On the back of a whopping $15.5bn fundraise closed last month, unquote" takes a look at one of the oldest private equity houses in the market
In Profile: Nordic Capital
Since 1989, Nordic Capital has invested €11bn's worth of equity in 250 corporate acquisitions
In Profile: Bridgepoint
Plans to launch Bridgepoint Growth take shape as GP returns €1.6bn to investors
In Profile: Bregal Freshstream
GP closed its maiden fund on €600m and makes minority and majority investments in businesses across the UK and Benelux regions
In Profile: Lion Capital
Mid-market investor remains dedicated to its focus on consumer deals despite growing competition, though it may focus on fewer investments
In Profile: Investindustrial
GP is extending the lifespan of its standard close-ended funds and expects other investors to follow suit
In Profile: Advent International
Recent investments for the firm include V Group, Integer.pl, Brammer, ATI Physical Therapy and Inventiv Health
In Profile: Palamon Capital Partners
Pan-European mid-market GP has experienced an evolution in the mid-market space and the institutionalisation of PE as a whole
In Profile: Lonsdale Capital Partners
GP held a final close for its maiden buyout fund on £110m in April 2016 after having previously invested on a deal-by-deal basis
In Profile: Mobeus Equity Partners
GP is nearing the end of its first institutional fundraising efforts, with its 2016-vintage maiden vehicle targeting £150m
In Profile: Bain Capital
GP is currently investing from its $3.5bn fourth European buyout vehicle, which closed in 2014
In Profile: Permira
Global large-cap investor closed its latest buyout fund on €7.5bn in February 2016, making three investments from it to date
In Profile: Apax Partners
GP closed its ninth fund in 2016 on its hard-cap of $9bn and recently made high-profile exits including the 2015 IPO of Auto Trader
In Profile: Ardian
Celebrating its 20-year anniversary in 2016, the GP has differentiated over time with funds covering multiple investment approaches
In Profile: Duke Street restructures Fund VI
Restructure and cornerstone fund paves the way for a new hybrid model
In Profile: Rutland Partners
GP most famous for rescuing Pizza Hut talks to unquote" and explains the importance of co-investment in its Maplin deal
In Profile: Lyceum Capital
GP has deployed 70% of its third fund and will start raising its fourth in 2017
In Profile: HIG Europe
GP has been particularly active in 2016, completing five exits and two buyouts, with two further deals in the pipeline
Inflexion emerges as second most active UK mid-market player
As part of our In Profile series, unquote" takes a look at the GP's busy 2016 and rapid-fire fundraises
In Profile: Mayfair Equity Partners
Managing partner Daniel Sasaki speaks to unquote" about the firm's maiden fundraise and building its investment and portfolio management teams
In Profile: Vitruvian Partners
As part of our In Profile series, unquote" takes a look at the GP's recent activity and what lies ahead
In Profile: ECI Partners
As part of our In Profile series, unquote" speaks to managing partner David Ewing about deploying the GP's 10th fund and debt-market developments
In Profile: Graphite Capital
Having been active for more than three decades, the GP's senior partners reflect on retail, restaurants and recent changes to the industry
In Profile: Electra Partners
Following a tumultuous year behind the scenes for the GP, unquote" explores the firm's recent track record and its future options
In Profile: Alcuin Capital
On the back of providing growth capital to video game developer Dovetail Games this month, Denise Ko Genovese talks to one of the first private equity houses to invest in Caffè Nero and Krispy Kreme
In Profile: Exponent Private Equity
unquote" takes an in-depth look at the typical characteristics of an Exponent investment, following its recent buyout of The Racing Post
TDR hits the road as GP registers latest fund
GP launches its fourth vehicle, having successfully raised its annex fund earlier in 2016
In Profile: MML Capital
GP has left its mezzanine past behind and now has three funds focused on private equity investing
In Profile: CBPE Capital
unquote" takes an in-depth look at the GP behind nine fundraises and discusses strategy with managing partner Sean Dinnen
In Profile: NorthEdge
unquote" takes an in-depth look at the northern GP, which scored Best Fundraise at the British PE Awards last week
In Profile: Silverfleet Capital
unquote" talks to managing partner Neil MacDougall about fund performance, recent activity and strategy
In Profile: Livingbridge
Wol Kolade talks to Denise Ko Genovese about plans to open an office in the US on the back of success in Australia and the scarcity of online expertise
In Profile: Synova Capital
GP has not wasted any time deploying Synova III, with Fairstone and Oakland Primecare investments already under its belt in 2016
In Profile: August Equity Partners
UK mid-market GP is currently out fundraising for buy-and-build opportunities in the healthcare sector
In Profile: Dunedin
With its latest fund surpassing target, unquote" catches up on the firm's strategy and recent CitySprint exit
In Profile: Sovereign Capital
unquote" takes a look at the buy-and-build specialist's recent deals and its pre-market approach to deal origination
In Profile: Phoenix Equity Partners
unquote" takes a look at the firm's strategy and recent exits as it navigates the fundraising trail
In Profile: Palatine Private Equity
Following the final close of its third fund in 2015, unquote" analyses the GP's regional approach, generalist remit and the importance it places on ESG
In Profile: LDC
unquote" takes a closer look at LDC in light of the captive's explosive deal activity in recent months
In Profile: IK Investment Partners
Having recently returned to the small-cap space, unquote" takes an in-depth look at the firm's overall strategy, fundraising, deals and team
In Profile: Endless
Following a tremendously busy 2015, unquote" reveals an overview of the firm's funds, deals and team
In Profile: HgCapital
Following an active start to the year, unquote" delves into the firm's sector-focus-approach and looks at its portfolio highlights