Stirling Square Capital Partners

Stirling Square Capital Partners LLP is a private equity firm based in London, specializing in buyouts and lower middle market investments across various sectors. Founded in 2002, it focuses on consumer products, industrial products, business services, media and communications, and pharmaceuticals and healthcare. In the consumer sector, the firm invests in branded apparel, sports and leisure products, personal care items, and food and beverage. For industrial products, it targets general manufacturing and engineering, particularly in aerospace and automotive. In business services, the focus is on outsourcing, education, security, and IT services. The firm also invests in media and communication, and pharmaceuticals, including branded drugs and healthcare facilities. Stirling Square typically targets companies with enterprise values between €50 million and €500 million and prefers to make control investments, often taking a majority stake. It aims to exit investments within five years and concentrates on middle market companies in Western Europe, particularly in regions such as Benelux, Italy, DACH, the Nordics, France, the United Kingdom, and Iberia.

Pascal Monteir de Barros

Partner and Head of Investor Relations and Business Development

Pascal Monteiro de Barros

Head of Investor Relations and Business Development

Aurelien Benoit

Investment Executive

Enrico Biale

Partner

Christopher Black

CFO

Stefano Bonfiglio

Managing Partner and Co-Founder

Alessandro Costamagna

Associate

Jonathan Heathcote

Partner & Member of the Investment Committee

Ben Hopper

Investment Executive

Julien Horreard

Partner

Patric Klees

Investment Executive

Faise McClelland

Investment Executive

Gregorio Napoleone

Co-Founder, Managing Partner & Member of the Investment Committee

Matteo Nichil

Investment Executive

Charlotte Woltz

Investor Relations and Business Development Professional

32 past transactions

Itelyum

Private Equity Round in 2021
Itelyum is a provider of sustainable solutions focused on industrial waste recycling, aimed at preserving natural resources and enhancing quality of life. The company specializes in recycling complex streams of hazardous liquid waste by utilizing unique chemical processes. Itelyum produces high-quality regenerated lubricating bases through an in-house developed and patented re-refining process. This service is particularly beneficial for industrial companies striving to comply with stringent waste regulations and meet demanding environmental and performance standards for modern lubricants. By facilitating higher recycling rates, Itelyum enables its clients to adopt greener practices in energy refining.

Sustainable Agro Solutions

Acquisition in 2021
SAS provides agricultural development with nutritional solutions and biostimulants of the highest quality and efficiency capable of meeting the new needs of agriculture.

Byggfakta

Seed Round in 2021
Byggfakta provides construction information business. Byggfakta neatly demonstrates Duke Street’s expertise and unique approach to Buy and Build. Working with the management team we identified suitable acquisitions to turn the company into a leading operator in its own region, with a strong presence in overseas markets.

Consensus Support Services

Venture Round in 2020
Consensus provides residential care services to people with learning disabilities, autism, and additional complex needs. It offers residential support and supported living services and through person-centered support plans ensure, opportunity, choice, and success for all of the individuals we support, encouraging them to live a happy, meaningful, and fulfilling life within their local community. The company was founded in 2005 and is based in Colchester, England.

Assistansbolaget

Acquisition in 2020
Assistansbolaget Försäkring Sverige AB, based in Helsingborg, Sweden, specializes in insurance brokerage services. The company is dedicated to providing high-quality, tailored solutions to meet the evolving needs of its clients. By focusing on delivering innovative services, Assistansbolaget aims to address the contemporary demands of the insurance market effectively.

Logent

Acquisition in 2019
Logent AB is a logistics service provider based in Stockholm, Sweden, with an additional office in Lillestrøm, Norway. Founded in 2006, the company offers a wide range of services, including logistics operations, transport management, customs services, and staffing solutions. Logent specializes in staffing for warehousing, distribution, and industrial sectors, as well as recruitment of executives and specialists in supply chain management and logistics. The company also provides expertise in warehousing and distribution through both outsourcing and insourcing, alongside consultancy services and port and terminal development. With a focus on flexibility and sustainability, Logent caters to diverse logistics needs while ensuring effective management and operational efficiency.

Verescence

Acquisition in 2018
Verescence is in glass bottle manufacturing for the Perfumery and Cosmetics Industry.

Vernet

Acquisition in 2017
Vernet is a copper-wax thermostatic elements producer. It is therefore as a manufacturer of thermostats that Calorstat seduces the biggest names of the automobile of that time. Already, quality and performance are the signature of the company. The research and the creation of new products successfully mark these first years. In 1932, the temperature controller for central heating boiler was born. In 1950, the use of the metal bellows thermostat for the automobile became widespread. Two years later, Vernet is created. In 1962, Calorstat acquired Vernet. The thermostatic element "wax" was launched in 1965, an innovation that distinguishes the company from its competitors. The sixties marked a profound change for the company. Nearly 40 years after its creation,

Byggfakta Group

Acquisition in 2017
DOCU nordic processes and sells event-based B2B information in the areas of construction, real estate, healthcare and treatment. DOCU nordic operates in Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland under the subsidiaries / brands; Building Facts ( SE , NO ), CRM Byggefakta A / S , Sweden Construction , Housing Guide , Norway Built , CityMark ( SE , DK , FI ), RPT Docu , Building Information , Lambrecht ApS Scandinavian Health Information (SSIL) and byggfaktadocu.se , all-inclusive. See and byggvärlden.se . The Group also publishes a 10-storey B2B magazine, which is produced by the subsidiaries Svenska Media Docu and Nordic Construction Media. Among other things, Construction industry's leading news magazine Construction World .

Isoclima S.p.A

Acquisition in 2017
Isoclima S.p.A is a leader in the panorama of the high performance glass market thanks to the technologies applied and developed over time.

Ad Industrie

Acquisition in 2016
AD Industrie, a French manufacturer of sub-assemblies and components for the aerospace, defence, and energy markets. The group with a recognized strategy for quality and service supported by a policy of investment including the development of its people, AD Industrie works in partnership with major players in safety critical and high technology sectors supplying technical components, mechanical assemblies and precision hydraulics.

Mettis Aerospace

Acquisition in 2016
Mettis Aerospace is a leading global service provider of precision-forged and machined components in Titanium, Aluminium and special Steels. Based in the heart of the UK, our international headquarters incorporates a 28-acre site with 56,000m² of forging, machining and processing facilities; providing us with the perfect environment to design, test and assemble complex forged and machined components.

Mettis Group

Acquisition in 2016
Mettis Aerospace is a world class supplier in the aerospace industry specialising in aluminium, titanium, steel and nickel based alloys for the provision of aerofoils, forgings and machined components.

Itelyum

Private Equity Round in 2016
Itelyum is a provider of sustainable solutions focused on industrial waste recycling, aimed at preserving natural resources and enhancing quality of life. The company specializes in recycling complex streams of hazardous liquid waste by utilizing unique chemical processes. Itelyum produces high-quality regenerated lubricating bases through an in-house developed and patented re-refining process. This service is particularly beneficial for industrial companies striving to comply with stringent waste regulations and meet demanding environmental and performance standards for modern lubricants. By facilitating higher recycling rates, Itelyum enables its clients to adopt greener practices in energy refining.

Siblu

Acquisition in 2015
Siblu is a company that owns and operates 19 luxury campsites across France, each featuring four-star facilities and a range of amenities designed for families. With over 35 years of experience, Siblu focuses on providing enjoyable camping holidays and facilitating holiday home ownership in France. The campsites are equipped with large pool complexes, kids’ clubs, and various sports and entertainment activities, ensuring a fun-filled experience for guests of all ages. Siblu differentiates itself by fully owning its holiday parks, which allows its staff to prioritize customer satisfaction and deliver a personalized experience. The company, which was formerly known as Haven Europe, has been incorporated since 1958 and is headquartered in London, United Kingdom.

National Fostering Group

Acquisition in 2015
The National Fostering Group specializes in providing fostering services and support for vulnerable children and young people in the United Kingdom. The organization focuses on recruiting and training foster carers, ensuring they possess the necessary skills to offer a safe and nurturing environment for children at risk of harm. By delivering comprehensive training courses and ongoing support, the National Fostering Group aims to enhance the quality of care provided, ultimately facilitating better outcomes for those in their care. Their commitment includes finding suitable foster parents and equipping them with the resources to meet the diverse needs of children and young people.

Vision Ophthalmology Group

Acquisition in 2015
Vision Ophthalmology Group is independent distributor of ophthalmic products and services. Vision Ophthalmology Group operates across Europe through its subsidiaries to deliver best-in-class products and service to ophthalmologists and their support staff. Collaborating with our manufacturing and supply partners we have an approach to our customers that meets all of their needs in ophthalmology.

Cartonplast Group

Acquisition in 2013
Cartonplast Group GmbH processes and services reusable layer pads that are used as divider sheets for the transportation of glass containers and cans for the food and beverage industry in Germany and internationally. Its products include solid plastic layer-pads, sandwich plastic layer-pads, corrugated plastic layer-pads with sealed edges, and closed-loop system layer-pads. Cartonplast Group GmbH was formerly known as Cartonplast Trading GmbH and changed its name to Cartonplast Group GmbH in 2010. The company was founded in 1985 and is based in Dietzenbach, Germany with locations in the Americas, Asia/Oceania, Europe, and Africa.

SAR AS

Acquisition in 2012
SAR AS provides special waste and drilling waste treatment and handling services. It offers services in the areas of building and demolition work, courses and environmental consulting service, drilling waste and water treatment, equipment and products, hazardous waste, industrial waste, industry services, offshore cleaning, tank cleaning, and vacuum discharge and flushing services. The company was founded in 1967 and is based in Tananger, Norway.

ITELYUM

Acquisition in 2012
ITELYUM is Europe's company in the regeneration of used oils. Using its own technology, ITELYUM has developed and patented a refining process of used oils that is among the most popular in the world. Thanks to this technological leadership, ITELYUM is able to produce lubricant bases with the same or even superior lubricant base of refining. In Italy, Viscolube has two production plants with over 180,000 tonnes per year of used oil treatment capacity. ITELYUM produces refined lubricant bases representing about 30% of the lubricant sold in Italy. Significant figures achieved thanks to the decisive contribution of more than 150 people working for the company. The activity is carried out 365 days a year, 24 hours a day, In the two production units of Pieve Fissiraga, in the province of Lodi, and in Ceccano, in the province of Frosinone.

Omni Helicopters International

Venture Round in 2011
Omni Helicopters International S.A., founded in 2011 and based in Lisbon, Portugal, is a financial holding company that specializes in helicopter transportation services primarily for the oil and gas industry. The company supports helicopter operators by providing financial resources, fleet management, and advisory services. Omni Helicopters International focuses on meeting the demands of the offshore energy sector by facilitating the transportation of personnel and equipment between onshore bases and offshore installations. Additionally, the company offers mission-critical services for emergency medical transportation and evacuations, enabling clients to access advanced air mobility solutions tailored to their specific needs.

ESE World B.V

Acquisition in 2010
ESE World B.V. specializes in the manufacturing of temporary storage systems for waste and recyclable materials. The company's product range includes mobile waste containers, litter bins, hazardous waste systems, underground systems, collection banks, and garden bio waste containers. In addition to these products, ESE World B.V. provides services such as container management, collection and recycling, container distribution, and container registration. The company caters to the waste management sector, both in the Netherlands and internationally, through its sales offices and agent network. Founded in 1934 and originally known as OTTO, ESE World B.V. adopted its current name in July 2011 and is headquartered in Maastricht, the Netherlands.

Microtecnica

Acquisition in 2008
Established in Northern Italy as a family business, Microtecnica designs and manufactures a range of flight critical aerospace components and sub-systems, primarily involved in flight actuation (the movement of flaps and other control surfaces), where it is a technology leader. Microtecnica operates three sites in Northern Italy and employs 686 people

Jeckerson

Acquisition in 2008
Jeckerson S.p.a., founded in 1995 and based in Bologna, Italy, designs and manufactures clothing primarily for men and women, with a range of products that includes jeans, trousers, outerwear, knitwear, shirts, sweatshirts, T-shirts, belts, and shoes. The company markets its apparel through a showroom in Milan, an online store, and third-party retailers both in Italy and internationally. Jeckerson specializes in leisurewear, catering to the fashion needs of its customers through a combination of retail locations and e-commerce.

Axitea

Acquisition in 2008
Axitea is the Italian leading company in the security industry, specializes in developing integrated solutions. The Axitea focus is on the relationship with the customer. Axitea acts and advises the customer in choosing the most appropriate mix of possible solutions. Security solutions for: - companies; - business; - Institutions; - Private residences; - Territory. Specialties of enterprise security solutions, security solutions for institutions, security solutions for businesses, security solutions for private residences, security solutions for the territory, and solutions for transport companies

Public Safety Equipment (Intl) Limited

Acquisition in 2007
Public Safety Equipment provides designs, assembles and markets a broad range of branded electronic systems and solutions to support police forces and other emergency services, including traffic enforcement, in-car video, speed measurement and emergency lighting products The company employs nearly 800 people and operates from four principal locations in the US and the UK, with additional sales and marketing operations in Europe and Australasia.

Metroweb

Acquisition in 2006
Metroweb is a 3,200 km fibre optics network spanning every street in Metro Milan and selected backbone routes throughout Northern Italy. The Company rents its network to telecom operators that offer services to retail clients and corporations that require infrastructure for their captive telecommunication needs.

3SI Security Systems

Acquisition in 2006
3SI Security Systems, Inc. specializes in designing asset protection systems aimed at recovering stolen cash and high-value assets, apprehending criminals, and deterring crime across various markets including financial services, retail, and law enforcement. Founded in 1970 and based in Malvern, Pennsylvania, the company has over 40 years of experience and protects more than 250,000 locations globally. Its innovative solutions incorporate multiple technologies such as GPS tracking, dye and ink staining, DNA analysis, and explosive gas neutralization. Additionally, 3SI provides services such as installation, proactive product maintenance, training, and emergency interventions to ensure effective system performance. The company, previously known as ICI Security Systems, changed its name to 3SI Security Systems in July 2002, reflecting its commitment to cutting-edge security solutions.

Whittan Storage Systems

Acquisition in 2006
Whittan is one of the European suppliers of storage solutions and the established market leader in the UK. Whittan sells, markets and distributes three core products, pallet racking, shelving and lockers to a wide range of customers. It trades under a number of well established brands including: Link51, Permar, Polypal and Moresecure. It has manufacturing facilities in the UK, Spain and Belgium and its own sales and distribution operations in these countries plus France, Germany and Holland.

Global Design Technologies

Acquisition in 2005
Global Design Technologies is the international manufacturer of swaged permanent coupling systems for rigid tubing and pipes used in the aerospace, defence and power markets, operating from sites in France (at Les Clayessous- Bois, south west of Paris) and the US (Gardena, near Los Angeles).

Ionbond Group

Acquisition in 2004
Ionbond Group is a professional services company located in Greensboro.

Schoeller Arca Systems

Acquisition in 2003
Schoeller Arca Systems is the global market leader in rigid plastic packaging systems for materials handling.Headquartered in the Netherlands, the company manufactures a broad range of plastic materials-handling products including foldable large containers, intermediate bulk containers, large boxes, pallets, crates and trays for beverages, returnable plastic containers and UN certified pails.