Equistone Partners Europe
Private equityLondon Β· Growth
Investment thesis
Equistone focuses on European mid-market buyouts, primarily change-of-ownership transactions. It provides between EUR25m and EUR200m of equity to businesses with enterprise values of EUR50m to EUR500m, positioning itself as a strategic partner to management teams. The firm supports both organic growth and strategic acquisitions, drawing on a track record built since it began managing dedicated external funds in 2002, spanning over 180 investments across its core European markets.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 25, 2026.
What they invest in
from 24 of 116 portfolio companiesAdvanced Manufacturing Γ11Consumer Γ7Hardware Γ5New Materials Γ4Cleantech Γ3Energy Γ3Construction Tech Γ2E-commerce Γ2
HQs:United KingdomΓ6GermanyΓ5FranceΓ1
Investments Β· 116 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathOmnicare is a German healthcare group focused on oncology, operating medical care centers (MVZ) with physicians and oncologists across multiple sites, clean-room laboratories, pharmaceutical wholesale, hygiene monitoring, and quality initiatives for pharmacies and oncology practices.
BiotechDigital HealthHealthtech
Co-investorsRutland Partners LLP
ATPI provides corporate travel management and event solutions for businesses of varying sizes across specialist sectors internationally.
Enterprise SoftwareTravel & Hospitality
BFT Mastclimbing supplies mastclimbing work platforms (MCWPs) β motorised vertical access platforms used as an alternative to scaffolding β for construction, recladding, maintenance, and refurbishment projects.
Construction TechHardware
BOAL Group engineers and manufactures roof, sidewall, screen, netting, and ventilation systems for controlled environment agriculture (CEA), such as greenhouses.
AgTechCleantechHardware
Cabot Financial is a debt collection and management company that contacts customers regarding their accounts and provides guides and tips on personal financial management.
Fintech
FEP manufactures and develops electrical plastic connectors for vehicle wiring harness architecture, along with switch and sensor elements and other plastic components for the automotive industry.
Advanced ManufacturingHardwareMobility & Transportation
Gala Group is a solution provider that develops and manufactures candles, home fragrance, and home dΓ©cor products for private label, mass, and design brands.
Advanced ManufacturingConsumer
Co-investorsRutland Partners LLP
Co-investorsSilver Lake PartnersACE & Company
Hydrasun provides integrated fluid transfer, power, and control solutions for traditional and emerging energy sectors and other markets worldwide.
Advanced ManufacturingEnergyHardware
Mademoiselle Desserts is a premium sweet bakery manufacturer producing cakes and desserts, including free-from options, for retail and foodservice customers such as coffee shops, restaurants, and out-of-home catering.
Advanced ManufacturingConsumerFoodTechMontigny-le-Bretonneux, FR
NES Fircroft is a technical recruitment and staffing firm serving the energy sector β including traditional, renewable, and alternative energy, chemicals, oil & gas, power, and life sciences β through a network of over 80 offices in 45 countries.
EnergyFuture of WorkHR Tech
Co-investorsAea Investors
Novem develops and manufactures premium decorative trim parts and functional decorative elements for the automotive industry, combining surface finishing and engineering for vehicle interiors.
Advanced ManufacturingMobility & TransportationNew Materials
Nylacast designs and manufactures engineered polymer components and solutions for industrial applications across multiple sectors.
Advanced ManufacturingNew Materials
Oikos is a group of prefabricated house (Fertighaus) brands building modern, sustainable prefab homes for families, investors, suppliers, and project developers.
Construction TechPropTech
PD&MS Group provides engineering and technical services for the energy sector, including carbon management, asset decarbonisation, and digitalisation tools to improve operational efficiency.
CleantechClimate TechEnergy
Phase Eight is a womenswear fashion retailer offering dresses, tops, jumpsuits, shoes, bags, and accessories, including occasion, petite, and holiday collections.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerce
Co-investorsTowerBrook
Developer and manufacturer of photo sensor technologies for a global network.
Co-investorsAstorg
RHODIUS Abrasives manufactures grinding and cutting products such as thin cutting discs for steel and stainless steel, flap discs, grinding discs, and diamond cutting discs.
Advanced ManufacturingNew Materials
SITECO designs and manufactures lighting systems, offering end-to-end solutions that span lighting hardware, smart controls, project delivery, and ongoing operation.
Advanced ManufacturingCleantechHardwareTraunreut, DE
Sunrise Medical designs and manufactures medical products distributed through a network of healthcare providers and distributors worldwide.
Advanced ManufacturingHealthtechMedical Devices
Travel Counsellors is a network of over 2,200 personal travel advisors who plan tailor-made holidays β including cruises, safaris, weddings, and tours β for individual travellers.
ConsumerMarketplacesTravel & Hospitality
United Initiators manufactures peroxide-based specialty chemicals, including organic peroxides, persulfates (inorganic peroxides), and hydrogen peroxide, supplying industrial customers worldwide.
Advanced ManufacturingNew MaterialsPullach, DE
Worldwide leader in sterile unit-dose manufacturing
Co-investorsKeensight Capital
Virgin Experience Days is an online marketplace selling gift experiences across the UK, including driving days, food and drink classes, dining, and sports experiences.
ConsumerE-commerceMarketplaces
Wealth at Work group provides workplace financial wellbeing, retirement planning, and workplace savings services, helping employees of large employers and occupational pension schemes manage matters such as debt, money management, share plans, and pensions.
FintechFuture of WorkHR TechLiverpool, GB
David Cassidy(Founder & Chief Executive Officer)Jonathan Watts-Lay(Founder & Director)
Co-investorsPalatine
Whitworths sells dried fruit, nuts, and seeds, marketing them for their nutritional benefits such as fibre, protein, vitamins, and minerals.
ConsumerFoodTech
Willerby is a UK manufacturer of holiday homes and static caravans, selling to first-time buyers and existing holiday home owners through showgrounds in Hull and Livingston.
Advanced ManufacturingConsumerHull, GB
Fund performance Β· per public LP disclosures Β· 13
as of Jun 2025| Fund | Vintage | Committed | Net IRR | TVPI | DPI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equistone Partners Europe Fund VI "E" SCSpLPs: California State Teachers' Retirement System, Pennsylvania Public School Employees' Retirement System | 2018 | β | 16.4% | 1.58x | 1.06x |
| Equistone Partners Europe Fund VI E, SCSp Private EquityLPs: Pennsylvania Public School Employees' Retirement System | 2018 | β | β | 1.50x | 1.49x |
| Equistone Partners Europe Fund VI LPLPs: Florida State Board of Administration, Maryland State Retirement and Pension System | 2018 | β | 16.6% | 1.59x | 1.06x |
| Equistone Partners Europe Fund V "D" L.PLPs: California State Teachers' Retirement System | 2015 | β | 6.6% | 1.40x | 1.13x |
| Equistone Partners Europe Fund V E, L.P.LPs: Pennsylvania Public School Employees' Retirement System | 2015 | β | 6.4% | 1.38x | 1.12x |
| Equistone Partners Europe Fund V LPLPs: Florida State Board of Administration, West Yorkshire Pension Fund, Maryland State Retirement and Pension System | 2015 | β | β | 1.41x | 1.13x |
| Equistone Partners Europe Fund IV F L.P.LPs: California State Teachers' Retirement System | 2012 | β | 14.8% | 1.75x | 1.71x |
| Equistone European Fund VLPs: Florida State Board of Administration | 2003 | β | 10.0% | 1.53x | 0.68x |
| Equistone Partners Europe Fund ALPs: West Yorkshire Pension Fund | β | β | β | 2.23x | 2.23x |
| Equistone Partners Europe Fund II ALPs: West Yorkshire Pension Fund | β | β | β | 1.52x | 1.52x |
| Equistone Partners Europe Fund III FLPs: West Yorkshire Pension Fund | β | β | β | 1.70x | 1.70x |
| Equistone Partners Europe Fund IV ELPs: West Yorkshire Pension Fund | β | β | β | 1.99x | 1.95x |
| Equistone Partnes Europe Fund VILPs: Florida State Board of Administration, West Yorkshire Pension Fund | β | β | β | 1.59x | 1.15x |
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 Equistone Partners Europe made?
- Equistone Partners Europe has 116 tracked investments.
- What stage does Equistone Partners Europe invest at?
- Equistone Partners Europe invests at the Growth stage.
- What is Equistone Partners Europe's typical check size?
- Equistone Partners Europe typically writes checks of $27M β $216M.
- What sectors does Equistone Partners Europe focus on?
- Equistone Partners Europe focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, Consumer, Fintech, Healthtech, Logistics & Supply Chain, Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality.
- Where is Equistone Partners Europe located?
- Equistone Partners Europe is headquartered in London, GB.
- Who does Equistone Partners Europe co-invest with?
- Equistone Partners Europe most often shares deals with Rutland Partners LLP, Aea Investors, Keensight Capital, among 7 tracked co-investors.
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