MBO & Co

MBO & Co, formerly known as MBO Partenaires, is a private equity firm established in 2002 and based in Paris, France, with additional offices in Lyon, Madrid, Shanghai, Bangalore, and Sao Paulo. The firm specializes in leveraged buy-outs, capital growth, and management buy-ins, focusing on small and medium-sized enterprises across various sectors in France, Spain, Belgium, Switzerland, and Luxembourg. MBO & Co typically invests between €1 million and €25 million in companies with enterprise values ranging from €5 million to €100 million and sales values from €5 million to €200 million. The firm aims to restructure shareholding and operational assets, facilitating management succession and financing development projects. With over one hundred transactions completed, MBO & Co positions itself as a committed partner to entrepreneurs, seeking to hold investments for an average of five years while pursuing majority or significant minority stakes. The firm has also enhanced its operational support for international business development and digital initiatives through tailored solutions.

Sergio Alonso

Associate

Juan Cuesta

Partner

Eric Dejoie

Chairman and Co-Founder

Médéric Gaillard

Investment Director

Hugues de Gastines

Investment Director

Clément Gayot

Associate

Loïc Grimaud

Associate

Steve Guyard

Associate

Raphaël Lahaye

Senior Business Manager

Géraldine Lanthier

Investment Director

Chloé Miller

Director

Gabriel Nectoux

Senior Associate

Cécile Nguyen-Cluzel

Partner

Xavier de Prevoisin

Partner

Laure Thibierge

Investment Director

Julien Wormser

Partner

Xuan Ye

Investment Director

Past deals in Luxembourg

Cash Converters Europe SA

Acquisition in 2012
Cash Converters Europe SA, established in 1994 and incorporated in 2002, operates from Paris, France. The company is a prominent player in the retail sector, specializing in the buying and selling of second-hand goods. With over 800 stores across more than 21 countries, Cash Converters is recognized as the world's leading retail buyer. In Europe, the company manages 130 stores located in France and various territories, including Martinique, French Guiana, New Caledonia, Reunion, Switzerland, and Luxembourg. By offering a wide range of pre-owned items, Cash Converters serves both buyers looking for affordable products and sellers seeking a convenient way to trade their unwanted possessions.

Piscines WATERAIR

Acquisition in 2007
Groupe WATERAIR S.A.S. designs and constructs swimming pools for families. It also offers renovation, beautification, filtration, and water treatment services for its clients. In addition, the company offers consulting, technical support, and financing services. It owns and operates through two production facilities. The company caters to markets in over 35 countries including Spain, Belgium, Cyprus, Italy, Luxembourg, Turkey, Tunisia, Bulgaria, and the Netherlands. Groupe WATERAIR S.A.S. was founded in 1972 and is based in Seppois-le-Bas, France.