Compass Partners International

Compass Partners International LLP is a private equity firm established in 1997 and headquartered in London, with an additional office in New York. The firm specializes in secondary direct transactions, focusing on mid-market investments across various sectors, including industrial manufacturing, consumer goods, healthcare, technology, and business services. Compass Partners seeks to create liquidity solutions for financial institutions and corporations by acquiring portfolios of under-managed assets from private equity funds, corporations, and other financial entities. The firm's investment strategy emphasizes industrial consolidations, turnarounds, and corporate carve-outs, primarily in Europe and North America. Key target sectors include HVAC/R, aerospace and defense, capital goods, and telecommunications, among others. Compass Partners typically engages in deals that involve at least three assets, with transaction sizes ranging from $100 million to $800 million. Investments are made with a focus on obtaining control or positions of influence, and the firm generally holds its portfolio companies for three to six years.

Robert Gasparini

Operating Partner

Sebastien Hild

Principal

James Kester

Partner

Nazario Proietto

Operating Partner

Frank Rudd

Partner

Stephen Waters

Co-Founder and Partner

4 past transactions

Protocol

Acquisition in 2018
Protocol Associates Limited is a recruitment agency based in Nottingham, United Kingdom, specializing in staffing and human resource outsourcing for the education, skills, and training sectors. The company serves a diverse clientele that includes further education colleges, universities, schools, local authorities, and independent training providers throughout the UK. Protocol offers a comprehensive range of recruitment services, covering roles from senior leadership to operational positions, and provides placements for both permanent and temporary jobs. The agency also delivers additional services such as eSafeguarding, payroll management, human resource training, and consultancy, ensuring that clients receive tailored support to meet their staffing needs. Established in 1999, Protocol is dedicated to enhancing the recruitment process in the educational landscape.

Infinitas Learning

Acquisition in 2018
Infinitas Learning is a dedicated education content and services provider based in Europe, offering a wide range of resources for various educational settings, including primary and secondary schools, colleges, homes, and industrial institutions. The company specializes in curriculum-based educational materials and learning systems, providing interactive software, online learning platforms, audiobooks, and printed textbooks. Additionally, Infinitas Learning includes testing and assessment tools in both electronic and traditional formats. By delivering flexible solutions, the company aims to support innovative approaches to learning and enhance student success across diverse environments.

Rodenstock

Acquisition in 2018
Rodenstock GmbH, founded in 1877 by Josef Rodenstock, is a leading manufacturer of ophthalmic lenses and spectacle frames based in Munich, Germany. The company specializes in a wide range of eyewear products, including progressive, single vision, and sport lenses, as well as computer, reading, children's, and sunglasses for both men and women. Rodenstock also provides driving, reading, and distance spectacles, along with lens consulting services. With a global workforce of approximately 4,500, the company operates production sites for lenses at 15 locations across 13 countries and distributes its products through sales subsidiaries and partners in over 85 countries.

Limoni

Private Equity Round in 2015
LIMONI S.p.A is a retail company that specializes in the sale of perfumes, skincare products, personal hygiene items, and cosmetics. It operates a chain of perfumeries and beauty lounges, providing customers with a variety of beauty products through both its physical locations and an online platform. This dual approach allows LIMONI to reach a broader audience while offering an extensive selection of beauty and personal care items.
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