Charterhouse Capital Partners
Private equityLondon · Growth · 47 people tracked
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 Aug 6, 2026.
Team · 47 people
from the firm's websiteInvestments · 57 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathFormed 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.
Leading vending services supplier; realised exit.
Company acquired by Charterhouse (announced 17.07.2026)
Global manufacturer of ingredients for artisanal gelato, cakes and pastries
A leading independent pan-European drug manufacturer and distributor
A leading global provider of high-end connected terminals and related software
Company Charterhouse announced an investment in (02.12.2025)
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
- 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.
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