BlueGem Capital Partners

BlueGem Capital Partners LLP is a private equity firm based in London, established in 2006. It specializes in mid-market investments, focusing on growth capital, buyouts, and restructuring of companies facing operational or financial challenges. The firm targets consumer-facing sectors, including retail, consumer goods, wholesale distribution, and business services. It typically invests between €20 million and €75 million in companies with enterprise values ranging from €56 million to €406 million, with a preference for full ownership or majority stakes, while ensuring adequate governance for minority investments. BlueGem Capital primarily operates in selected Western European countries such as Ireland, Denmark, Belgium, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom. The firm aims to exit its investments within three to five years.

Claire R. Burke

Managing Director

Rebecca Burke

CFO

Benjamin Crivelli

Managing Director

Philipp Krebs

Investment Manager

Constantin Rojahn

Investment Director

Andrea Schettini

Investment Associate

16 past transactions

BeautyNova

Acquisition in 2019
BeautyNova is a manufacturer of hair care products, specializing in a wide range of offerings for various hair types and needs. The company produces coloring and bleaching products, including cream, oil, and gel colorings, as well as technical products like perming, straightening, and waving solutions. Complementary items such as mousse, preparatory lotions, and special shampoos are also part of their product lineup. Additionally, BeautyNova provides styling products tailored for long, medium, short, straight, wavy, curly, and thick hair. The company focuses on cleansing and nourishing treatments, addressing scalp and hair issues through specialized solutions for anti-sebum, anti-dandruff, anti-aging, hair loss prevention, and deep reconstruction. Based in Cairate, Italy, BeautyNova operates a modern research laboratory dedicated to developing innovative professional products for the hairdressing industry.

Iconic London

Acquisition in 2018
Iconic London Ltd manufactures and markets cosmetic products. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in Romford, United Kingdom.

QMS Medicosmetics

Acquisition in 2017
QMS Medicosmetics is a premium skincare brand established in 1986 by Dr. Erich Schulte, a former facial surgeon from Germany. The company specializes in developing high-performance skincare products that address the underlying causes of skin aging rather than just the symptoms. With a portfolio of 35 scientifically advanced products, QMS is recognized globally for its efficacy. The brand primarily operates through the spa channel, offering both in-house developed treatments and retail products. QMS Medicosmetics has over 600 locations worldwide, including prestigious hotels and renowned retail establishments like Liberty in London and KaDeWe in Berlin.

Dr. Vranjes SRL

Acquisition in 2017
Dr. Vranjes Firenze provides scents used in home diffusers and candles. It is best known for its reed diffuser bottles, which are shaped after the Brunelleschi Dome in the Florence Cathedral and are sold in more than 70 countries. The company was founded in 1983 by Dr Paolo Vranjes, who will remain as chief executive.

Big Fernand

Acquisition in 2017
Founded in 2011 by Steve Burgraff, Guillaume Pagliano and Alexandre Auriac, Big Fernand pioneered the gourmet burger frenzy in France and still prides itself on making the best burgers a la française. French cheese is sourced in bulk, fresh meat is minced and potatoes are cut and fried each morning in the restaurants. Currently Big Fernand operates nearly forty restaurants in France, London, Dubai and Hong Kong.

Lateral

Acquisition in 2017
Lateral, a branded restaurant chain operating in Spain in the fast casual dining segment of the market. Lateral is also committed to a lifestyle in which details of design, interior design and fashion coexist with values such as unconditional support for the arts, the environment and solidarity.

Wool and the Gang

Acquisition in 2016
Wool and the Gang is a global fashion brand that believes in exceptional design that’s Made Unique. Never factory made, each Wool and the Gang item is handcrafted or knitted by the Gang – the team of artisans and makers around the world. Their designs can also be bought as easy-to-follow Knit Kits, which allows you to knit your own customized Wool and the Gang designs at home.

Jack Wills

Private Equity Round in 2016
Jack Wills, for more than 16 years, has brought British heritage-inspired wares of the highest quality to the wardrobes of a spirited and inspired youth, epitomising what it is to be British, irreverent and carefree.

Fintyre

Acquisition in 2015
The Fintyre group is the distributor of replacement tyres in Italy, and each year sells more that 4 million tyres with the aim of expanding and consolidating its current market position. The Fintyre group operates right across the country and is among the strongest presences in the sector. Fintyre is the main contact for professional stockists for all vehicles looking for a reliable and knowledgeable partner with a strong contractual capacity.

Mamas & Papas

Acquisition in 2014
Manufacturer and retailer of nursery and baby products for children and their parents. The company specializes in designing, wholesaling, and retailing prams, pushchairs, car seats, and other related baby accessories through its brand stores and partner retailers, enabling its customers to get a range of clothes and accessories.

Enotria&Coe

Acquisition in 2012
Enotria&Coe is a full-service wine and spirits company. The company offers red wines, white wines, champagne, dessert wines, sparkling wines, fortified, and rosé wines; and gin, rum, vodka, liqueur, brandy, imported whiskey, scotch whisky, tequila and mescal, and other spirits. Its reputation is built on three core and constant factors: obsessive product knowledge, the creation of strong partnerships, and a commitment to excellence in everything the company does.
Management Consulting Group PLC is a professional services firm headquartered in London, United Kingdom, with a global presence across the Americas, Europe, and other regions. Established in 1971, the company specializes in providing consulting services to various industries, including manufacturing, natural resources, building materials, consumer packaged goods, transportation, automotive, and heavy industries. Its expertise helps organizations navigate complex challenges and improve their operational efficiency.

Liberty London

Acquisition in 2010
Liberty London is specialist fabric prints which made it recognisable worldwide. Today, Liberty is a heritage British brand well known for its iconic department store located on central London's Regent Street and its innovatively designed Liberty branded printed fabric, sold to clothing manufacturers and department stores worldwide.

Neomobile

Private Equity Round in 2009
Neomobile is a leading Digital Mobile Group operating globally. Since 2007, the company is a mobile content provider supporting Carriers, Merchants, Ad networks and App Developers to monetize their traffic, digital products and services by providing a one-stop-shop solution suite worldwide thanks to our presence in 17 countries and connections with more than 40 mobile operators. Today Neomobile, as an expert in in customer acquisition and digital advertising, supports also Carriers and Enterprises’ in their digital transformation journey. Its portfolio includes digital mobile marketing services and solutions such as performance marketing, customer acquisition, smart data management, enriched customer profiling and data monetization. The Company has 150 professionals, experts in mobile, content, digital marketing and technology in 7 offices in Europe (HQ in Rome, Italy) and Latin America, providing a local presence while maintaining a global focus.

Fintyre

Private Equity Round in 2009
The Fintyre group is the distributor of replacement tyres in Italy, and each year sells more that 4 million tyres with the aim of expanding and consolidating its current market position. The Fintyre group operates right across the country and is among the strongest presences in the sector. Fintyre is the main contact for professional stockists for all vehicles looking for a reliable and knowledgeable partner with a strong contractual capacity.

The Private Clinic

Acquisition in 2008
The Private Clinic Ltd specializes in medical cosmetic treatment services, providing a range of offerings including cosmetic and plastic surgery, body contouring, liposuction, hair transplants, varicose vein removal, and aesthetic dermatology for both men and women. Founded in 1983 and headquartered in London, the company operates multiple clinics across the United Kingdom, including locations in Buckinghamshire, Northampton, Bristol, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, and Glasgow, along with consultation rooms nationwide. The Private Clinic is dedicated to delivering safe and innovative medical treatments tailored to meet the specific needs of its clients. It functions as a subsidiary of The Private Clinic Group Limited.
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