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Kartesia

Venture debt

Madrid · Growth · 21 people tracked

Also known as KARTESIA MANAGEMENT SÀRL · KARTESIA MANAGEMENT S�RL

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Investment thesis

Kartesia is a European asset manager focused on private corporate lending to lower mid-market companies. Through four complementary credit strategies and a partnership with Flexam Invest, it provides flexible, tailor-made long-term liquidity and credit solutions to European borrowers, targeting investment opportunities from roughly €10m to €150m. It emphasizes a disciplined, relationship-driven approach with strong downside protection, aiming to build a diversified, sustainable portfolio and deliver stable, superior risk-adjusted returns across market cycles. Flexam adds asset-based financing expertise, including finance leases for tangible assets in the European transport and logistics sectors with a decarbonization focus.

Source: firm website, verified Sep 29, 2026.

Stage
Growth
Check
$10.8M – $162M
HQ
Madrid, ES
Instruments
Debt
Founded
2013
AUM
$8.1B
Tracked investments
13
Acquisitions
1

Team · 21 people

from the firm's website & public directories
Damien Scaillierez· Managing Partnerin

Managing Partner at Kartesia.

Davide Maggioni· Investment Directorin

Investment Director at Kartesia, based in Italy.

Xavier Bertrand· Head of Private Wealth Solutionsin

Head of Private Wealth Solutions at Kartesia.

Guillaume Sadler· Director
Laurent Bovier· Director

What they invest in

from 12 of 13 portfolio companies

Advanced Manufacturing ×6Enterprise Software ×6New Materials ×3Cleantech ×2Fintech ×2GovTech ×2Hardware ×2Healthtech ×2

HQs:United Kingdom×3Italy×2Netherlands×2Germany×1Denmark×1Spain×1

Investments · 13 tracked

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By year:2025 · 12024 · 12 dated

Andcompanyandcompany.io

AndCompany is an IT services group providing digital transformation and enterprise software implementation for regulated industries including public administration, energy, healthcare, telecommunications, and financial services.

Cloud ComputingEnterprise SoftwareGovTechMünchen, DE

Atlas NextWaveatlasnextwave.comin𝕏

Atlas NextWave is a global recruitment and staffing firm specializing in placing strategic talent across energy, marine, infrastructure, and clean-tech sectors.

EnergyEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkHR TechBristol, NA

Co-investorsAvedon Capital Partners

Danosadanosa.com

DANOSA manufactures bituminous waterproofing membranes and distributes roof thermal insulation and acoustic materials for construction applications in Europe.

Advanced ManufacturingConstruction TechNew Materials

Co-investorsEurazeo

Evestiaclinicalevestiaclinical.comin

Evestia Clinical is a clinical research organization providing clinical trial services for biotech companies across oncology, rare disease, neurology, immunology, and inflammation.

BiotechDigital HealthHealthtechHR TechMedical Devices

Foethfoeth.comin

Foeth is Europe's largest dealer of pre-owned, refurbished process equipment for the chemical, food, pharmaceutical, and recycling industries, operating with over 2,800 items in stock.

Advanced ManufacturingCircular EconomyEnterprise SoftwareBarneveld, NL

Arie Foethin

Co-investorsIntersaction

Kelso Pharmakelsopharma.cominMar 2025

Pharmaceuticals & life sciences business (MBI)

Co-investorsApposite Capital

Lumifortelumiforte.cominSep 2024

Lumiforte develops and manufactures coatings and line marking agents for the horticulture and sports sectors.

Advanced ManufacturingAgTechCleantechNew MaterialsNetherlands, NL

Mblmbl.dkinAcquired

MBL is a leading manufacturer of wheelchair components and rehabilitation equipment, serving more than 40 countries with both standard products and customized solutions for the rehabilitation and aged care industries.

Advanced ManufacturingHardwareHealthtechMedical DevicesSilkeborg, DK

Martin Bichel Lauritsen(Chief Executive Officer)

Co-investorsMid Europa Partners

Monvisogroupmonvisogroup.it

Monviso Group is an Italian producer of premium and health-oriented baked goods such as rusks, biscuits, breadsticks, and bread substitutes, operating since 1936.

Advanced ManufacturingConsumerFoodTech

Manfredi Cusmano(CEO)Francesco Pugliese(President)

Co-investorsArgos Wityu

Pivotal Growthpivotal.co.ukin

Pivotal Growth acquires and consolidates UK mortgage brokerages across multiple specialist segments including vanilla mortgages, buy-to-let, bridging loans, and development finance.

B2B MarketplacesEnterprise SoftwareFintechUK, GB

Mayank Prakash(Group CEO)in

BoardSimon Embley

Co-investorsPollen Street Capital

Poggipolinipoggipolini.it

Poggipolini is an international group that designs and manufactures special and critical fastening systems, high-precision machined components, integrated systems, and lightweight technical solutions.

Advanced ManufacturingHardwareNew Materials

UK InvestAccinvestaccpensions.co.ukin

InvestAcc Pension Administration provides self-invested personal pensions (SIPPs) and small self-administered schemes (SSAS) for UK retirement planning, allowing investors access to diverse assets including deposits, stocks, commercial property, and unit trusts.

Enterprise SoftwareFintechCarlisle, GB

UK Obsequioobsequio.co.ukin

Obsequio delivers fire safety, water hygiene, security, asbestos, energy, and environmental compliance services to public and private sector clients across the UK.

CleantechEnterprise SoftwareGovTechUK, GB

Frequently asked questions

How many investments has Kartesia made?
Kartesia has 13 tracked investments, 1 of which have exited, including 1 dated in the last 24 months.
What stage does Kartesia invest at?
Kartesia invests at the Growth stage.
What is Kartesia's typical check size?
Kartesia typically writes checks of $10.8M – $162M.
What sectors does Kartesia focus on?
Kartesia focuses on Sector Agnostic.
Where is Kartesia located?
Kartesia is headquartered in Madrid, ES.
Who does Kartesia co-invest with?
Kartesia most often shares deals with Apposite Capital, Intersaction, Mid Europa Partners, among 4 tracked co-investors.

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