Capvis
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Capvis is a Swiss private equity firm specializing in leveraged buyouts and growth capital investments in middle-market companies across Europe's Industrial Corridor.
Capvis was founded in 1990 as a division of Swiss Bank Corporation (SBC), which later merged into UBS AG. During its early years, the group operated as SBC Equity Partners, managing capital via wholly owned subsidiary vehicles. In 1999, the firm began raising capital from outside investors while UBS retained a significant minority stake.
In 2003, Capvis completed a formal spinout from UBS to become a fully independent private equity firm. Since then, it has raised several independent funds, including Capvis II, III, IV, and V, with the latter closing at 1.2 billion Euros in 2018. The firm focuses on the Industrial Corridor of Europe, targeting companies with strong growth potential.
The firm is known for its activity in the mid-market sector, acquiring brands and industrial companies such as Arena and the Tertianum Group. Over its history, Capvis has evolved from a bank-affiliated investment arm into a prominent independent European buyout specialist, having raised approximately 3.2 billion Euros since its inception.
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Source: www.capvis.com/portfolio
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