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Our Team
By joining forces with people we believe in, our international and ambitious team seeks to generate lasting value. We pride ourselves in having transparent and collaborative relationships with our partners, understanding their priorities and providing them with support.
Mutual Respect
The business leaders we engage with know their businesses better than we do. And we know ours. Our team and expert network pay attention to management’s sense of purpose and values at both a corporate and social level. We believe this allows for trust and mutual respect.
Our Investment Strategies
We invest in European businesses across four distinct and complementary strategies that leverage our platform.
Mid Cap
Our Mid Cap funds were launched in 1989 and seek to invest in established mid-market businesses, typically valued from €150 million to over €1 billion, via majority control buyouts.
We have raised nine Mid Cap funds to date and are currently investing from the IK IX Fund, a 2020 vintage with €2.85 billion in commitments.
We have raised nine Mid Cap funds to date and are currently investing from the IK IX Fund, a 2020 vintage with €2.85 billion in commitments.
Launch Year
1989
Funds Raised
9
Investment Strategy
Majority
Enterprise Value
€150m+
Small Cap
Our Small Cap funds were launched in 2016 and seek to invest in businesses at the lower end of the mid-market, typically valued up to €150 million, via majority or minority control buyouts.
We have raised three Small Cap funds to date and are currently investing from the IK SC III Fund, a 2021 vintage with €1.2 billion in commitments.
We have raised three Small Cap funds to date and are currently investing from the IK SC III Fund, a 2021 vintage with €1.2 billion in commitments.
Launch Year
2016
Funds Raised
3
Investment Strategy
Majority or Minority
Enterprise Value
€50m - €150m
Development Capital
Our Development Capital strategy was launched in 2021 and targets growing businesses, typically valued up to €50 million.
This strategy currently has dedicated funds of €300 million in commitments.
This strategy currently has dedicated funds of €300 million in commitments.
Launch Year
2021
Funds Raised
1
Investment Strategy
Majority or Minority
Enterprise Value
€25m - €50m
Partnership Fund
Our Partnership Fund strategy was launched in 2019 and targets more established businesses at the higher end of the mid-market, typically valued at €200 million or above, via minority partnership investments.
We have raised two Partnership Funds to date, IK PF I launched in 2019 with more than €300 million in commitments, followed by IK PF II in 2022 with commitments of €335 million.
We have raised two Partnership Funds to date, IK PF I launched in 2019 with more than €300 million in commitments, followed by IK PF II in 2022 with commitments of €335 million.
Launch Year
2019
Funds Raised
2
Investment Strategy
Minority
Enterprise Value
€200m+
The Difference We Make
Our unique approach allows us to selectively deploy our funds in businesses that have shown significant potential for development in existing and international markets within the areas of Business Services, Healthcare, Consumer and Industrials. Our fund offering allows us to support companies at all stages of their investment journey, transforming national champions into international leaders.
By partnering with us, business leaders can benefit from our pan-European investment execution abilities as well as draw upon the support provided by our in-house Operations, Capital Markets and ESG teams. These teams are fully integrated throughout each stage of the investment process and assist in accelerating the growth of our portfolio companies.
By partnering with us, business leaders can benefit from our pan-European investment execution abilities as well as draw upon the support provided by our in-house Operations, Capital Markets and ESG teams. These teams are fully integrated throughout each stage of the investment process and assist in accelerating the growth of our portfolio companies.
Our Unique Geographic Footprint
Over the years, we have developed a unique geographic footprint focused on Mid and Small Cap investments in the Benelux, DACH, France, Nordics and the UK.
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