Chequers Capital
Private equityParis · Growth–Late Stage · 27 people tracked
Investment thesis
Chequers Capital specializes in pan-European mid-cap buyouts, concentrating on B2B businesses. The firm offers a flexible capital structure, investing as either a majority or minority partner, and can commit up to €150m of equity per transaction. It takes a long-term view and provides continuous support to entrepreneurs and managers, drawing on an ecosystem of executive experts and an integrated one-team approach with local presence across mainland Europe. The firm emphasizes sharing value creation with the businesses it backs.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 6, 2026.
Team · 27 people
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Investments · 17 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathFund performance · per public LP disclosures
as of Sep 2025| Fund | Vintage | Committed | Net IRR | TVPI | DPI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chequers Capital XVII, L.P.LPs: District of Columbia Retirement Board | 2017 | — | 15.2% | 1.63x | 1.20x |
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 Chequers Capital invest at?
- Chequers Capital invests at the Growth, Late Stage stages.
- What is Chequers Capital's typical check size?
- Chequers Capital typically writes checks of $162M.
- What sectors does Chequers Capital focus on?
- Chequers Capital focuses on Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Chequers Capital located?
- Chequers Capital is headquartered in Paris, FR.
- Does Chequers Capital lead rounds?
- Yes, Chequers Capital leads investment rounds.
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