IK Partners

IK Partners is a European private equity firm based in London, specializing in growth capital, leveraged buyouts, and add-on acquisitions in mid-market companies. The firm focuses on investing in midsized enterprises within mature industries, particularly in engineering, manufacturing, consumer goods, healthcare, and renewable energies. IK Partners typically targets companies with enterprise values between €100 million and €500 million and revenues ranging from €50 million to €1 billion. The firm prefers to acquire a majority stake and actively participate in management decisions through board representation. It does not invest in sectors such as gambling, tobacco, or any businesses that contribute to human rights violations or environmental non-compliance. Founded in 1989, IK Partners manages approximately €5.7 billion in fund commitments and has a strong presence across Europe, particularly in the Nordics, DACH region, France, and the Benelux countries. The firm adopts a hands-on approach to enhance the performance of its portfolio companies, aiming to create lasting value and attractive returns for investors.

Thierry Aoun

Director and Head of Capital Markets

Gerbert Bos

Associate

Arnaud Bosc

Partner

Morgane Bouhenic

Director

Norman Bremer

Partner

Maria Brunow

Director

Rémi Buttiaux

Managing Partner

Ingmar Bär

Director

Julian Bärenfänger

Partner

Déborah Collignon

Associate

Alexander Dokters

Associate Director

Vincent Elriz

Director

Alireza Etemad

Partner

Tobias Faber

Associate

Pierre Gallix

Managing Partner

Thomas Grob

Partner

Daniel-Vito Günther

Associate Director

Mikaela Hedborg

Director of Communications and ESG

Caroline Le Hen

Associate

Remko Hilhorst

Managing Partner

Frances Houweling

Director

Erik Ingemarsson

Partner

Mirko Jablonsky

Partner

Frederik Jacobs

Director

Antoine Jacquemin

Director

Carl Jakobsson

Partner

Kristian Kemppinen

Managing Partner, Head of Small Cap Strategy

Thomas Klitbo

Partner

Jens Overgaard Knudsen

Associate

Florian Kofler

Associate

Diki Korniloff

Director

Gregor Korte

Partner

Florent Labiale

Associate

Alice Langley

Partner

Mads Ryum Larsen

Managing Partner

Linn Markryd

Associate

Christopher Masek

CEO

Andres Middelschulte

Director

Mikaela Murekian

Director Communications and ESG

Anders Petersson

Managing Partner

Nils Pohlmann

Partner

Niels Pohlmann

Partner

Michael Raldow

Director

Thibaut Richard

Director

Tom Salmon

Partner

Bjorn Saven

Founder

Philipp Schmidt

Associate

Tom Schonk

Associate

Dan Soudry

Managing Partner

Johan van de Steen

Managing Partner

Patrik Stockhaus

Associate Director

Magdalena Svensson

Partner

Adrian Tanski

Director

Andrew Townend

Partner

Guillaume Veber

Associate

Sander van Vreumingen

Partner

Sara Wedin

Associate Director

James Yates

CFO and Managing Partner

Past deals in Luxembourg

Vistra

Acquisition in 2009
Vistra Holdings S.à r.l. is a provider of trust, fiduciary, corporate, and fund services, catering to corporations, institutional investors, and high-net-worth individuals. Established in 2009 and headquartered in Luxembourg, the company offers a wide range of services, including company formation and management, executive incentives and retirement plans, and intellectual property services. Its fund services encompass fund formation and administration, while its fiduciary services cover estate planning and family office support. Additionally, Vistra provides business and outsourcing services such as trade and treasury, accounting, payroll, immigration, and real estate services. The company operates globally, with locations in various countries including Belgium, Ireland, Malta, New Zealand, Singapore, and major cities like London and New York. Vistra also has a subsidiary, Vistra Marine & Aviation Ltd., which manages and leases yachts.

DYWIDAG-Systems International

Acquisition in 2005
DYWIDAG-Systems International (DSI) is a prominent global supplier of innovative technologies for the construction and underground sectors. The company specializes in post-tensioning, geotechnical, and strata-control systems, catering to a diverse range of industries, including construction, mining, tunneling, and civil engineering. DSI develops, produces, and supplies a wide array of roof support products and concrete accessories, focusing on delivering customized, durable, safe, and reliable solutions to meet the specific needs of its clients. Through its comprehensive offerings, DSI aims to enhance the efficiency and safety of various construction and engineering projects worldwide.