Chequers Capital
$2.00B AUM
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Chequers Capital has unique experience in acquiring and developing small, medium and large-sized companies in partnership with their management.
An independent company, Chequers Capital places the expertise and experience of its professionals at the service of its partners: entrepreneurs, managers, family-owned companies, industrial groups, institutions…
Whether it is a reinforcement of equity capital, the financing of an acquisition, the transmission of a company, or the restructuring of a shareholding group, Chequers Capital works hand-in-hand with entrepreneurs to ensure that they have the resources they need to fulfil their strategic aspirations and optimise the value of their companies.
Originally founded in Paris in 1972, Chequers Capital has expanded its operations through offices in Munich and Milan. Over the years, Chequers Capital has completed almost 300 investments in France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Belgium and Great Britain.
With financial resources of €1.5 billion at its disposal, Chequers Capital invests in companies with an enterprise value of between €100 million and €400 million.
Investments cover all sectors of industry, distribution and services, in Europe.
Chequers Capital has carried out almost 300 transactions as a majority or minority shareholder, each one of which illustrates its expertise in the following six areas:
• Sectorial build-ups
• Strengthening of capital
• Restructuring of shareholding
• LBO & MBO
• Turnaround
• Spin off
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Private EquityBuyout
For nearly 50 years, Chequers Capital has placed its expertise and capital at the service of European companies and their management. Pan-European, mid-market buyout specialist focused on B2B companies. Companies headquartered in France, the DACH region, Italy, Benelux and Spain. Flexible capital structure, including the ability to act as a minority shareholder. A strategic partner investing alongside entrepreneurs and management teams. Long-term view with the ability to invest for periods of 5 to 8 years. Up to €150m equity per investment.
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