Equistone Partners Europe
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Equistone Partners Europe is a mid-market private equity firm that operates across Europe, focusing on buyouts.
Equistone Partners Europe is an independent investment firm that was formerly known as Barclays Private Equity. The firm completed its management buyout from Barclays Bank PLC in 2011, establishing itself as a standalone entity owned and managed by its partners. It maintains a strong presence across several European markets, including the UK, France, Germany, Switzerland, and the Netherlands.
The firm primarily targets mid-market companies, typically investing in businesses with enterprise values between €50 million and €500 million. Equistone focuses on partnering with management teams to support growth, operational improvements, and strategic development. Over its history, it has invested in hundreds of companies across diverse sectors such as consumer, healthcare, and industrial services. Since its independence, Equistone has successfully raised multiple funds, including Equistone Partners Europe Fund IV, V, and VI, consistently ranking as one of the most active mid-market investors in Europe.
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Portfolio Companies
| Company | Sector | Status | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| BFT Mastclimbing | — | Current | — |
| BOAL Group | — | Current | — |
| DefShop | — | Exited | — |
| eperi | — | Current | — |
| GALA GROUP | — | Exited | — |
| Gaucho | — | Exited | — |
| Group of Butchers | — | Exited | — |
| KWC Group | — | Exited | — |
| Nylacast | — | Current | — |
| Oikos Group | — | Exited | — |
| Omnicare | — | Exited | — |
| RENA | — | Current | — |
| Roth Gruppe | — | Exited | — |
| SF-Filter | — | Current | — |
| Sihl | — | Current | — |
| Small World | — | Exited | — |
| TIMETOACT GROUP | — | Exited | — |
| TOM Vehicle Rental | — | Exited | — |
| United Initiators | — | Current | — |
| Virgin Experience Days | — | Current | — |
| Willerby | — | Current | — |
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Sources
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- Firm website Firm website · primary public source
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