AAC Capital Partners

AAC Capital Partners originated as ABN AMRO Capital, the private equity business unit of ABN AMRO Bank N.V. In July 2006, the unit transitioned its technology investments to Favonius Ventures. Following the 2007-2008 acquisition and breakup of ABN AMRO by a consortium of banks (RBS, Fortis, and Santander), the firm emerged as an independent entity.

In 2008, a significant transaction occurred where RFS Holdings completed the sale of a portfolio of private equity interests in 32 European companies managed by AAC Capital Partners. This deal, valued at approximately $1.5 billion, was executed through a private equity secondary market transaction to a consortium including Goldman Sachs, AlpInvest Partners, and the Canada Pension Plan. The firm historically focused on mid-market buyouts and investment opportunities across various European sectors.