aPriori Capital Partners

aPriori Capital Partners, founded in 2014, is a private equity fund manager based in London, with additional offices in Los Angeles. The firm emerged as a spin-off from DLJ Merchant Banking Partners and specializes in mid-market investments across the United States and Europe. aPriori focuses on leveraged buyouts in various sectors, including healthcare, retail and consumer goods, energy, business services, and certain industrial areas. With a commitment to strategic growth, aPriori Capital Partners seeks to identify and invest in companies that demonstrate significant potential within these industries.

Maximilian Hofert

Partner, Managing Director

Colin Taylor

Co-Managing Partner, Co-Founder

7 past transactions

Landis+Gyr

Private Equity Round in 2010
Landis+Gyr Group AG specializes in providing metering solutions for electricity, heat, cold, and gas utilities globally. The company offers a comprehensive range of products, including digital and prepayment electricity meters, smart gas and water meters, load control devices, and advanced metering infrastructure. Additionally, it provides software services, installation, consulting, and maintenance support, aimed at enhancing energy management for utilities and consumers. With a strong focus on innovation, Landis+Gyr develops tailored solutions to meet the specific needs of local utility customers across various regions, including the Americas, EMEA, and Asia Pacific. Founded in 1896 and headquartered in Zug, Switzerland, Landis+Gyr is recognized as a leader in advanced metering solutions, promoting energy efficiency and sustainable resource use through its extensive portfolio of products and services.

Guala Closures

Private Equity Round in 2008
Guala Closures, established in 1954, is a leading Italian manufacturer of closures for various industries. It specializes in producing aluminum and non-refillable closures for alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, wine, oil and vinegar, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics. The company's extensive product range includes anti-counterfeiting closures for spirits, screw caps for wines, aluminum closures for water and soft drinks, and closures for olive oil and vinegar. Guala Closures also produces PET bottles, flasks, jars, and miniatures, as well as single-dose PET containers for the pharmaceuticals market. With a global presence spanning over 20 countries, the company operates from its headquarters in Spinetta Marengo, Italy.

Laramie Energy II

Private Equity Round in 2007
Laramie Energy II, LLC is a natural gas producer based in Denver, Colorado, specializing in the exploration and development of unconventional gas reserves in the U.S. Rockies, particularly within the Piceance Basin of Western Colorado. Founded in 2004, the company focuses on acquiring and developing oil and gas resources from tight sands, coal seams, and shales. Laramie Energy II engages in a comprehensive program to identify and cultivate these resources, positioning itself as a key player in the natural gas sector.

HealthMarkets

Private Equity Round in 2006
HealthMarkets, Inc., based in North Richland Hills, Texas, is a leading independent insurance distribution agency in the United States. Founded in 1983, the company specializes in underwriting and administering a wide range of health and supplemental insurance products. These include individual and family health plans, dental and vision coverage, disability, critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance, among others. HealthMarkets also offers life, long-term care, and retirement insurance, as well as third-party products for small businesses and middle-income markets. The company operates through contracted independent agents, providing services in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. HealthMarkets' mission is to help people make informed decisions about insurance products that can protect their health and financial well-being.

Wastequip

Acquisition in 2005
Wastequip is a manufacturer of waste handling and recycling equipment that serves the industrial sector. The company designs and produces a diverse range of products, including dumpsters, compactors, balers, carts, containers, and trailers, made from steel and plastic. These products are specifically engineered to collect, process, and transport recyclables, solid waste, liquid waste, and organic materials from household, commercial, and industrial sources. With a strong foundation of technical expertise and industry experience, Wastequip addresses the collection and handling challenges faced by waste operators, enhancing their efficiency and profitability in waste management operations.

Jostens

Acquisition in 2003
Jostens, Inc. is a Minneapolis-based company that has been providing products and services for high schools and universities since its founding in 1897. The company specializes in creating a variety of school-related items, including jewelry, yearbooks, memory books, and other scholastic products. Additionally, Jostens offers products tailored for athletic champions and their fans, catering to the K-12 educational, college, and professional sports segments. Through its diverse offerings, Jostens helps students and institutions commemorate achievements and create lasting memories.

ProcureNet

Venture Round in 2000
ProcureNet, established in 1994 and acquired by SAIC in 2004, is a U.S.-based company specializing in e-commerce solutions for government and corporate procurement. It offers a suite of services, including Internet-based requisitioning, order management, purchase order generation, invoice processing, and accounts payable management. ProcureNet serves as a single procurement source for individuals, streamlining the acquisition of both specialty and non-specialty products for federal, state, and local government agencies, as well as small and medium-sized enterprises.
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