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.