Charterhouse Capital Partners
Private equityLondon · Growth · 47 people tracked
Also known as CHARTERHOUSE CAPITAL PARTNERS LLP
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 25, 2026.
Team · 47 people
from the firm's website
What they invest in
from 15 of 57 portfolio companiesBiotech ×4Healthtech ×4Data & Infrastructure ×3Energy ×3FoodTech ×3EdTech ×2Fintech ×2Hardware ×2
HQs:Italy×3Spain×1France×1
Investments · 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.
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 designs and manufactures machines, process equipment and production lines for large industrial groups across sectors such as aerospace, aluminium, automotive, cement, energy, glass, logistics and steel.
Advanced ManufacturingHardware
ista provides data and process management products and services that measure energy and resource use in residential and commercial buildings to help reduce their CO2 emissions and improve efficiency.
CleantechEnergyPropTech
Kids&Us is an English language teaching company for babies, children, and teens, operating a network of over 700 schools and offering themed learning activities and at-home resources.
EdTech
Co-investorsCorpfin Capital
Labomar develops and manufactures nutraceuticals and functional foods with a focus on scientific research.
BiotechFoodTechWellness & Fitness
LCP is a consulting and analytics firm offering advisory services in pensions and benefits, investment, insurance, energy transition, health, and sports analytics.
AI & Machine LearningFintechHealthtech
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
Phastar is a global biometrics contract research organization providing clinical data solutions including biostatistical programming, statistical consulting, data management, and data visualization for clinical trials.
BiotechData & InfrastructureHealthtech
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
SERB Pharmaceuticals develops, manufactures, and commercializes specialist medicines for rare diseases and emergencies, including emergency medicines, medical countermeasures, and a portfolio of antidotes.
BiotechHealthtech
Skin Tech Pharma Group develops and manufactures aesthetic medical devices and skincare products for licensed aesthetic practitioners, offering brands with clinical treatment protocols and product education.
BiotechHealthtechWellness & Fitness
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
Vermeg is a finance software provider that builds mission-critical software for capital markets and insurance, covering collateral management, post-trade operations, asset servicing, policy administration and regulatory processes.
FintechInsurTechSaaS
Badreddine Ouali(Chairman Supervisory Board)
Provider of customer relationship solutions.
Co-investorsAltur InvestissementAstorgKarista
Company Charterhouse announced an investment in (02.12.2025)
Wood Mackenzie provides data, analytics, and market intelligence for the energy and natural resources industry, covering the energy transition supply chain, commodities, metals and mining, and power trading.
Climate TechData & InfrastructureEnergy
Jason Liu(CEO)
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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