Charterhouse Capital Partners
Private equityLondon · Growth · 46 people tracked
Also known as CHARTERHOUSE CAPITAL PARTNERS LLP
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Investment thesis
Charterhouse is one of the longest-established private equity firms in Europe, focusing on high-quality mid-market European companies. It follows a selective, conviction-led investment approach, aiming to generate attractive returns over a typical four-to-six-year hold period. The firm emphasizes patient, disciplined investing and leverages its multinational team to drive growth and value creation at the asset level.
Source: firm website, verified Sep 1, 2026.
Team · 46 people
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Founder mafia
2 people who came through Charterhouse Capital Partners went on to found or lead other companies.
What they invest in
from 16 of 58 portfolio companiesBiotech ×4Data & Infrastructure ×4Enterprise Software ×4Healthtech ×4Energy ×3FoodTech ×3AI & Machine Learning ×2Circular Economy ×2
HQs:Italy×3Spain×2France×2United Kingdom×2Germany×1Tunisia×1
Investments · 58 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathMosaic ETA is an investment firm that partners with individual entrepreneurs ("searchers") to identify, acquire, and operate small to medium-sized businesses through the entrepreneurship-through-acquisition model.
Enterprise SoftwareSector Agnostic
Julien(Co-Founder & Managing Partner)Eduardo(Co-Founder & Managing Partner)
Co-investorsLunaCap VenturesHighland Creek PartnersRelay InvestmentsTA Associates
Skin Tech Pharma Group develops multiple branded skincare and dermatological products designed to address various skin conditions through a science-based approach to aesthetic treatments.
BiotechConsumerHealthtechMedical DevicesWellness & FitnessCastelló d'Empúries, ES
Dr. Philippe Deprez
Formed in September 2007 to create the UK's leading affinity business; realised exit.
Animal healthcare company specialising in the development and commercialisation of products for companion animals, equine and production animals; holds around 150 animal health pharma brands.
Co-investorsAlychlo
Leading vending services supplier; realised exit.
Company acquired by Charterhouse (announced 17.07.2026)
Global manufacturer of ingredients for artisanal gelato, cakes and pastries
Casa Optima is a multibrand group of eight brands focused on Italian artisanal gelato, pastry, and mixed beverages, operating in over 150 countries.
ConsumerEdTechFoodTechSan Clemente, IT
Comexposium organizes trade shows and events that connect professional and consumer communities, combining physical exhibitions with digital experiences.
B2B MarketplacesMedia & Entertainment
A leading independent pan-European drug manufacturer and distributor
Fives is an industrial engineering group that designs and supplies machines, process equipment, and production lines for steel, aerospace, automotive, manufacturing, cement, energy, logistics, and glass industries.
Advanced ManufacturingCircular EconomyClimate TechConstruction TechDeep TechEnterprise SoftwareHardwareLille, FR
Frédéric Sanchez(Chairman & Chief Executive Officer)in
Co-investorsBpifrance
ista provides digital metering equipment and energy management services for residential and commercial properties, helping building owners and residents reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions through transparent consumption tracking and billing.
CleantechEnergyIoTPropTechEssen, DE
Kids&Us is an English language education provider for children and teens from infancy through age 18, with a methodology based on natural language acquisition processes.
EdTech
Co-investorsCorpfin Capital
Labomar is a company involved in food production and research, participating in the Food-4-Life research project focused on improving plant and animal raw materials for functional foods with high nutritional value while maintaining ecological sustainability.
AgTechBiotechCircular EconomyFoodTechWellness & Fitness
LCP is a tech-enabled consultancy providing advisory services in pensions, investment, insurance, energy transition, health, and sports.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareFintechHealthtechUK, GB
Co-investorsInflexion
Nuova Castelli, founded in 1892, produces and distributes major Italian DOP cheeses through a network of production and distribution sites across Europe.
FoodTechReggio Emilia, IT
A leading global provider of high-end connected terminals and related software
Co-investorsGores
Sagemcom designs and manufactures hardware products that provide broadband internet access, entertainment devices, and energy management solutions.
EnergyHardwareIoT
Two Circles is a sports marketing and data agency that helps clients understand and grow their fan bases, supporting commercial activities across the international sports industry.
Data & InfrastructureMarketing TechSports Tech
Co-investorsOtro Capital
Provider of customer relationship solutions.
Co-investorsAltur InvestissementAstorgKarista
Company Charterhouse announced an investment in (02.12.2025)
Wood Mackenzie provides data, analytics, and insights to the energy, chemicals, metals & mining, and power & renewables industries.
Climate TechData & InfrastructureEnergyNew MaterialsEdinburgh, GB
Jason Liu(Chief Executive Officer)inGaret Guthrie(Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer)Danny Dunn(Chief Commercial Officer)Eilish Henson(Executive Vice President, Head of Human Resources)inSimon Flowers(Chairman, Chief Analyst)inValerie Purvis(Executive Vice President, Head of Commodities)in
Co-investorsVeritas Capital
Fund performance · per public LP disclosures · 11
as of Sep 2025| Fund | Vintage | Committed | Net IRR | TVPI | DPI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charterhouse Capital Partners XILPs: Hawaii Employees' Retirement System, Maine Public Employees Retirement System | 2021 | — | 19.8% | 1.35x | 0.08x |
| Charterhouse AcrostoneLPs: Maine Public Employees Retirement System | 2018 | — | 16.9% | — | 1.60x |
| Charterhouse Capital Partners X, L.P.LPs: Washington State Investment Board, North Carolina Retirement Systems, New Mexico Public Employees Retirement Association +2 more | 2016 | — | 18.3% | 1.70x | 1.73x |
| Charterhouse Capital Partners X PELPs: Maine Public Employees Retirement System | 2015 | — | 22.9% | 1.69x | 0.31x |
| Charterhouse Capital Partners IX PELPs: Maine Public Employees Retirement System | 2011 | — | 12.4% | 1.38x | 1.16x |
| Charterhouse Capital Partners VIII PELPs: Maine Public Employees Retirement System | 2011 | — | 8.0% | — | 1.27x |
| Charterhouse Capital Partners IXLPs: Washington State Investment Board, North Carolina Retirement Systems, Florida State Board of Administration +3 more | 2008 | — | 9.4% | 1.30x | 1.34x |
| Charterhouse Capital Partners VIII, L.P.LPs: Washington State Investment Board, Los Angeles City Employees' Retirement System, Employees' Retirement System of Rhode Island +1 more | 2006 | — | 7.9% | — | 1.27x |
| Charterhouse Capital VIII, L.P.LPs: California State Teachers' Retirement System | 2006 | — | -0.6% | 0.96x | 0.96x |
| Charterhouse Capital Partners VII, L.P.LPs: Washington State Investment Board | 2002 | — | 37.9% | 1.90x | 1.94x |
| Charterhouse Capital Partners VI, L.P.LPs: Washington State Investment Board | 1997 | — | 18.8% | 2.10x | 2.10x |
Source: public limited-partner disclosures (CalPERS, CalSTRS). Net IRR / TVPI / DPI as reported by the limited partner; a fund's early-year IRR is an interim estimate (J-curve).
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Charterhouse Capital Partners made?
- Charterhouse Capital Partners has 57 tracked investments.
- What stage does Charterhouse Capital Partners invest at?
- Charterhouse Capital Partners invests at the Growth stage.
- What is Charterhouse Capital Partners's typical check size?
- Charterhouse Capital Partners typically writes checks of $165M – $1.6B.
- What sectors does Charterhouse Capital Partners focus on?
- Charterhouse Capital Partners focuses on Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Charterhouse Capital Partners located?
- Charterhouse Capital Partners is headquartered in London, GB.
- Does Charterhouse Capital Partners lead rounds?
- Yes, Charterhouse Capital Partners leads investment rounds.
- Who does Charterhouse Capital Partners co-invest with?
- Charterhouse Capital Partners most often shares deals with Altur Investissement, Alychlo, Corpfin Capital, among 9 tracked co-investors.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamGilles Collombin - Partner, Charterhouse Capital Partners / interview conducted by Greg Gille - YouTube
IPEM · Gilles Collombin
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