European Capital

European Capital Ltd. is a private equity firm that specializes in various financial transactions including management and employee buyouts, growth capital investments, acquisitions, and recapitalizations. The firm acts as a lead investor, providing equity, mezzanine debt, and senior debt for the buyout of both private and public companies. Additionally, it offers debt and equity financing for buyouts backed by private equity firms, serving as either the sole or lead mezzanine debt investor, as well as providing mezzanine and senior financing in other roles. European Capital is committed to supporting emerging growth and turnaround situations, making it a versatile player in the private equity market.

Etienne Haubold

Managing Director

8 past transactions

Delsey

Debt Financing in 2015
Delsey S.A. is a prominent designer and manufacturer of luggage products, offering a wide range of items including business bags, suitcases, travel accessories, and school products. Founded in 1946 and based in Tremblay-en-France, France, the company has established itself as the second largest travel luggage brand globally, recognized for its quality, resilience, and innovative design. Delsey’s product lineup includes backpacks, briefcases, beauty cases, garment bags, and various travel accessories, catering to both business and personal travel needs. The company distributes its products in over 100 countries across five continents, holding a significant market share in France and ranking third in the U.S. Delsey enhances customer experience through its online platforms and maintains repair centers for servicing its products.

Cordium

Acquisition in 2014
Cordium is a prominent global provider of regulatory compliance consulting, software, and accounting and tax services tailored for the asset management and securities industries. With offices located in London, New York, Boston, San Francisco, Malta, and Hong Kong, Cordium employs over 180 experienced professionals who support more than 1,500 investment businesses. The firm serves a diverse client base, including start-ups and established firms across various investment strategies such as private equity, venture capital, real estate, and fixed income. Cordium's focus on the asset management sector allows it to offer relevant expertise in navigating compliance and regulatory challenges. Its services encompass compliance consulting, regulatory disclosures, risk management, financial reporting, and tools like ComplianceTrak, which aids clients in maintaining robust compliance programs. By transforming regulatory compliance into a strategic advantage, Cordium helps clients not only meet their obligations but also enhance their overall business performance.

Audika

Post in 2007
Audika operates an extensive network of hearing care providers, specializing in the distribution and maintenance of digital hearing aids and related accessories. Their services include a comprehensive aftercare program called Hidden Hearing, which features a one-month welcome initiative, four-year hearing aid maintenance, and both online and in-person consultations. With 460 points of sale across France, Audika is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for individuals with hearing impairments through innovative solutions and personalized care.

Hillarys

Acquisition in 2007
Hillarys Blinds Limited specializes in the manufacturing and retail of window dressings and flooring products, including blinds, curtains, and shutters, catering to residential spaces across the United Kingdom and Ireland. The company offers a diverse range of made-to-measure products such as roller, roman, vertical, and venetian blinds, as well as various styles of curtains and shutters. Hillarys also provides flooring solutions, including carpets and vinyl, while emphasizing personalized in-home design consulting services to help customers select the ideal products for their living spaces. Founded in 1971 and based in Colwick, United Kingdom, Hillarys operates as a subsidiary of Hunter Douglas (UK) Limited since 2017.

Metall Technologie Holding

Acquisition in 2006
Metall Technologie Holding is a German manufacturer specializing in heat treatment industrial furnaces and related technologies. The company produces a variety of furnace types, including vacuum furnaces, continuous furnaces, atmosphere furnaces, and protective gas furnaces. Its products cater to diverse industries such as aeronautics, automotive, medical, steel manufacturing, and heat treatment contracting, serving clients globally. Metall Technologie Holding's furnaces are utilized for a wide range of applications, including gas and oil quenching, brazing of aluminum and stainless steel, sintering, metal injection molding, tempering, annealing, magnetic annealing and stabilization, aging and stress relieving, as well as low-pressure carburizing, nitriding, and cryogenic treatment.

Whitworths

Acquisition in 2006
Whitworths produces and sells a range of dried fruits, nuts, seeds, and snacking products. Its offerings include raisins, cranberries, walnuts, mixed fruit products, almonds, dates, coconuts, apricots, brazils, and banana chips.

Empruntis

Private Equity Round in 2006
Empruntis is a financial services brokerage firm specializing in providing a comprehensive range of loan and insurance products to consumers. The company operates an online platform that enables individuals to compare various options for mortgages, personal loans, and insurance, including car, home, and health coverage, from multiple banks and insurance providers in real time. In addition to facilitating access to financing solutions, Empruntis offers services for loan restructuring and consumer credit, aiming to support clients in navigating their financial needs and achieving favorable outcomes.

Farrow & Ball

Acquisition in 2006
Farrow & Ball Ltd is a manufacturer and retailer of luxury paints and wallpapers based in Wimborne, United Kingdom. Founded in 1946, the company specializes in high-quality decorative products that transform homes worldwide. Farrow & Ball is known for its distinctive paint colors, which are characterized by their depth and unique finishes achieved through the use of rich pigments and traditional manufacturing techniques. The company also offers a range of complementary wallpaper that is handcrafted using its paint, employing traditional block and trough printing methods to create unique textures. Its products are available online and through a global network of showrooms and stockists, ensuring accessibility for customers seeking to enhance their living spaces. Farrow & Ball remains committed to craftsmanship and eco-friendly practices, with all products manufactured at its Dorset factory.
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