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Firms that invest in mature companies, often taking majority stakes. Focused on operational improvement, growth through acquisition, and financial engineering.

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13,765 private equity firms

Ratos logoPrivate Equity

Ratos

Investing in Nordic companies for long-term value creation.

Wendel logoPrivate Equity

Wendel

Wendel Group is a French family-owned investment company established in 1704, originally in the steel industry. Based in Paris, Wendel focuses on long-term investments in industrial and services sectors, operating as a private equity-style investor. The company has a rich history, evolving from a leading European steel producer to a diversified investment firm with assets around $18.4 billion. Wendel emphasizes investing in companies that demonstrate innovation and resilience in their business models. The firm conducts thorough ESG assessments to ensure sustainability and responsible investment practices. Key leadership includes Group CEO Laurent Mignon and Group Deputy CEO David Darmon. Wendel has made significant investments in various companies, including Crisis Prevention Institute, Stahl, and Bureau Veritas, often holding majority stakes. The company continues to expand its investment strategies, including commitments to funds managed by IK Partners.

Eli Global logoPrivate Equity

Eli Global

Savory Fund logoPrivate Equity

Savory Fund

Hilltop Opportunity Partners logoPrivate Equity

Hilltop Opportunity Partners

Hilltop Opportunity Partners focuses on long-term and short-term, non-control investments, employing a flexible investment strategy to address a variety of capital needs. Investment Criteria: - Established and predictable cash flow - Minimum EBITDA of $2.0 million - Proven management team - Investment size: $5 million to $25 million Capital Structure: - Non-control common equity - Preferred equity - Subordinate debt

Private Equity logoPrivate Equity

Private Equity

Global private investment firm

The Carlyle Group logoPrivate Equity

The Carlyle Group

Volati AB logoPrivate Equity

Volati AB

Investing in growth and value creation.

777 Partners logoPrivate Equity

777 Partners

Alternative investment platform focused on financial services.

Silver Lake logoPrivate Equity

Silver Lake

Silver Lake is a global private equity firm based in Menlo Park, California, founded in 1999. The firm specializes in investing in technology and technology-enabled businesses, managing $102 billion in assets. In 2024, Silver Lake raised a $20 billion private equity fund, reflecting its strong position in the market. The firm focuses on mature technology companies rather than early-stage startups, employing four distinct investment strategies: Silver Lake Partners, Silver Lake Long Term Capital, Silver Lake Alpine, and Silver Lake Waterman. Silver Lake invests across various sectors, including enterprise software, internet and eCommerce, financial technology, content and entertainment, health and learning, security, and real estate technology. With 124 total investments across 26 client accounts, Silver Lake has built a notable portfolio that includes companies like Skype, Alibaba, Dell Technologies, Twitter, and Seagate Technology. The firm is led by co-CEOs Egon Durban and Greg Mondre.

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