Chequers Capital

Chequers Capital, established in 1972, is a Paris-based private equity firm with offices in Munich and Milan. It specializes in acquiring and developing small to large-sized companies across Europe, primarily in the B2B services, IT services, asset-light industries, and healthcare sectors. With approximately €1.5 billion in financial resources, Chequers Capital invests in companies with an enterprise value ranging from €50 million to €500 million. The firm works closely with entrepreneurs and management teams to provide strategic support and optimize the value of their companies, whether it's for growth, acquisitions, or succession planning.

Julien Airoldi

Associate

Anne-Sophie Arzel

Associate Director

Nicolas Baujard

Director

Axelle Dumousset

Managing Director

Marie-Céline Etcheber

Director

Uwe Gleitz

Managing Director

Philippe Guerin

Managing Director

Tobias Habert

Associate

Kinas Jerome

Managing Partner

Peter Lambrecht

Director

Niccolò Leita

Senior Investment Manager

Mathieu Mauri

Associate

Vivien Le Nestour

Director

Guillaume Planchon

Partner

Xavier Poitevineau

Managing Director

Bertrand Rabiller

Managing Partner

Andréa Sartori

Senior Associate

Sven Schulze

Managing Director

Maximilian Sigel

Senior Investment Manager

Philipa Garcia Taboada

Investment Manager

Felix Winter

Senior Investment Manager

20 past transactions

Somacis

Acquisition in 2022
Somacis SpA specializes in the manufacturing and supply of printed circuit boards (PCBs), including rigid, flex, and rigid-flex types. The company is recognized for its expertise in high-density interconnect (HDI) and flex-rigid PCBs, offering solutions that accommodate up to 50 layers. Somacis provides a range of products such as buried components, metal core solutions, RF/microwave products, graphic overlays, touch screens, and custom membrane switches. Founded in 1972 and headquartered in Castelfidardo, Italy, Somacis operates additional production facilities in Manfredonia, Italy; Poway, California; and Guangdong, China. The company serves various industries, including telecommunications, aerospace, defense, industrial, medical, automotive, and information technology, catering to both time-sensitive and mass production needs.

Alliance Etiquettes

Acquisition in 2021
Alliance Étiquettes is a manufacturer and designer of premium labels based in France, specializing in the wine and food industries. The company employs various printing techniques, including traditional, offset, digital, typographic, flexographic, and silk-screen printing, to create high-quality labels that enhance product appeal. By focusing on design and production, Alliance Étiquettes aims to deliver visually striking labels that effectively attract consumer attention and encourage purchasing decisions.

Riri SA

Acquisition in 2018
Riri SA is a Swiss company specializing in the manufacture of zippers and buttons tailored for the luxury fashion and accessories sector. Founded in 1936 and headquartered in Mendrisio, Switzerland, the company produces a diverse range of products, including metal zippers, anodized aluminum teeth zippers, water-repellent zippers, nylon zippers, and classic zippers. Additionally, Riri SA offers jeans and press buttons, rivets, and various accessories. The company markets its products through a dedicated team of agents and sales representatives, with production facilities located in Padova and Tirano, Italy.

SERMA Group

Private Equity Round in 2018
SERMA Group is an independent, international technology consulting and engineering firm that specializes in electronic components, systems, and technologies designed for high-stress environments. With a strong emphasis on technical excellence, the company has built an extensive in-house network of experts to provide comprehensive services. SERMA Group's diverse offerings include electronic technologies, microelectronics, embedded systems engineering, and safety and cybersecurity solutions. The firm caters to various sectors, including aerospace, military, automotive, and electronics manufacturing, delivering tailored solutions that meet the specific needs and high standards of its clients across these industries.

EMVIA Living

Acquisition in 2017
EMVIA Living GmbH is an independent private company based in Hamburg and Berlin, specializing in residential care facilities throughout Germany. Established from the operational segment of 46 care homes previously owned by MK-Kliniken AG, the company operates approximately 5,500 beds and employs around 3,200 staff members. EMVIA Living provides a comprehensive range of services designed to meet the needs of senior citizens, including outpatient care, day care, assisted living, inpatient care, and short-term respite care. With annual revenues of approximately €200 million, EMVIA Living is recognized as one of the leading entities in the German care sector.

Biolchim

Acquisition in 2017
Biolchim is an Italian company based in Bologna that specializes in the production and commercialization of biostimulants and specialty herbicides. The company focuses on enhancing agricultural practices by stimulating natural processes that improve nutrient uptake, efficiency, and crop quality while ensuring tolerance to abiotic stress. Committed to sustainable agriculture, Biolchim aims to provide safe and effective products that help clients maximize crop yields and adhere to environmentally responsible farming practices.

Bozzetto Group

Acquisition in 2017
Bozzetto Group is a manufacturer of chemical specialties tailored for various industrial applications, including textiles, construction, water treatment, and agrochemistry. The company's diverse product portfolio includes acrylic polymers, sulfonates, esterification technology, ethoxylated compounds, amides and methylquats, glyoxalic resins, polyester resins, phosphonates, and phosphate esters. With a global presence supported by head offices in nine countries—including Italy, Germany, Spain, Poland, Turkey, China, Indonesia, the United States, and Bangladesh—Bozzetto Group leverages a robust network of partners and collaborators. This infrastructure enables the company to distribute its quality and sustainable products effectively, ensuring that clients around the world have access to innovative chemical solutions.

Sports & Leisure Group

Acquisition in 2017
Sports & Leisure Group is a Belgian manufacturing company based in Sint-Niklaas, specializing in the development and production of artificial grass for a variety of sports and leisure applications. With over 30 years of experience, the company has established itself as a leading supplier of high-quality artificial turf, producing more than 12 million square meters annually. Sports & Leisure Group's innovative production facility enables the creation of competitive artificial grass collections designed to meet the specific requirements of national and international sports associations. The company has already produced over 100 million square meters of artificial turf for sports such as American football, soccer, hockey, tennis, rugby, and golf, as well as for landscaping purposes. A robust total quality management system ensures that the entire creation, production, and delivery process is closely monitored, allowing for high standards of quality. The company collaborates with reliable transporters to ensure efficient product distribution to customers worldwide.

ECT

Acquisition in 2017
ECT is a provider of inert construction waste management services in the Paris metropolitan area, contributing to the principles of a circular economy by facilitating the reuse of excavated earth from local shipyards. The company specializes in analyzing the composition of these lands and offers a range of services, including the stocking, transportation, and treatment of industrial waste. Additionally, ECT collaborates with communities to design development projects aimed at repurposing inert materials for various applications, such as creating landscaped barriers for visual and acoustic protection, as well as for backfilling and developing recreational spaces like golf courses. Through its Environment and Inert Land division, ECT ensures the traceability of materials and promotes biodiversity in its projects.

Alkern

Acquisition in 2016
Alkern is a leading French manufacturer of prefabricated concrete elements, serving building, public works, and outdoor development markets. Based in Harnes, Northern France, with around fifty sites across France and Belgium, the company produces a wide range of products including concrete blocks, manholes, curbs, paving stones, and slabs. Formerly a subsidiary of Tarmac Plc, Alkern maintains high operational standards and has expanded through strategic acquisitions between 2010 and 2014, despite challenging market conditions.

Hild

Acquisition in 2016
Hild is a privately held company that distributes and manufactures rainwater drainage systems and gas flue systems.

Fime

Acquisition in 2016
FIME is a consulting firm that specializes in providing certification consultancy and testing services across the financial services, telecom, transit, and identity sectors. The company offers a comprehensive range of solutions, including technical training, technology design, test tools, and certification testing. FIME aims to address technical challenges by assisting clients in implementing a complete portfolio of specifications, standards, and multi-brand industry requirements. Through its services, FIME supports organizations in navigating the complexities of certification processes and ensures compliance with industry standards.

Phoenix International

Acquisition in 2016
Phoenix International, established in 1972 in Paderno Franciacorta, Italy, specializes in the aluminum extrusion sector. Founded by a group of young entrepreneurs, the company aimed to create an independent and innovative manufacturing operation with significant growth potential. It later relocated to Verdello, Bergamo, where it expanded its organization until the late 1990s. Between 2000 and 2008, Phoenix International grew through the acquisition of competing firms and workshops, enhancing its capabilities in die production and aluminum profile extrusion. The company manufactures a variety of dies and equipment, including portholes, dummy blocks, re-bushed containers, holders, and shears, serving diverse sectors such as building, industrial, mechanics, pneumatics, and transport. In February 2016, ownership transitioned from the original founders and shareholders to a prominent private equity fund, reflecting a strategic move to align with future international market dynamics.

The Spandex Group

Acquisition in 2015
The Spandex Group, a Ruemlang, Switzerland-based company that specializes in marketing, sales, distribution and support of sign making and printing related systems and materials.

ID Verde SAS

Acquisition in 2014
ID Verde SAS is a prominent provider of customized B2B landscaping services in France and the UK. The company offers a comprehensive array of services, including the creation, maintenance, and technical management of green and urban spaces, as well as sports facilities. Serving approximately 10,000 clients, ID Verde caters to both public and private sector customers, ensuring tailored solutions that meet diverse landscaping needs.

Deutsche Fachpflege Gruppe

Acquisition in 2013
Deutsche Fachpflege Gruppe is a provider of non-clinical intensive care services based in Herford, Germany. The company specializes in outpatient intensive care, offering a range of services that include intensive nursing care facilities, home care for patients requiring mechanical ventilation, and both day and night care. By focusing on pre-hospital and non-hospital intensive care, Deutsche Fachpflege Gruppe aims to support patients in their recovery process through tailored care solutions.

Cordenka

Acquisition in 2011
Cordenka is a manufacturer of industrial rayon fibers primarily serving the tire industry. The company specializes in producing cellulose-based manmade fibers that provide high tenacity, making them suitable as reinforcing materials in ultra-high performance and run-flat tires for passenger vehicles. Cordenka also offers resorcinol formaldehyde latex dip, which enhances rubber adhesion, thereby enabling tire manufacturers to achieve optimal performance in their products. By focusing on these specialized materials, Cordenka supports the development of advanced tire technologies and other composite applications.

Silver Care Group

Acquisition in 2010
Silver Care Group owns and operates nursing homes.

Bio7 Group

Private Equity Round in 2009
Bio7 Group operates routine clinical pathology laboratories.

Cenexi

Acquisition in 2008
Cenexi is a French manufacturer specializing in sterile products for the pharmaceutical industry. The company produces a range of pharmaceutical items, including tablets, ampoules, high gelatin capsules, and syrups. By focusing on these essential healthcare products, Cenexi aims to enhance access to life-saving medications while maintaining competitive pricing.
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