Investments

  • €25bn+

    realised cash proceeds

  • 8th

    generation fund raised in 2023

  • 100+

    buyout transactions since 1994

  • VAMED care

    VAMED care is a European leader, providing essential rehabilitation services to over 100’000 patients in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and the Czech Republic

    Healthcare
    • Investment date September 2024
    • Fund PAI Mid-Market Fund
    • Headquarters Austria
    • www.vamed.com/en/

  • Nutripure

    Nutripure is a holistic sport and wellness platform that allows consumers to take better care of their health

    Healthcare

  • Beautynova

    Beautynova is a leading professional haircare platform

    Food & Consumer
    • Investment date June 2024
    • Fund PAI Mid-Market Fund
    • Headquarters Italy
    • www.beautynova.com

  • Azets

    Azets is a leading provider of business-critical accounting, tax, payroll, audit and advisory services to SMEs across the UK, Ireland and the Nordics

    Business Services
    • Investment date October 2023
    • Fund PAI Partners VIII
    • Headquarters United Kingdom
    • www.azets.com

  • ECF

    ECF is a leading business-to-business distributor of equipment and consumables for hospitality and care professionals

    Business Services
    • Investment date October 2023
    • Fund PAI Partners VIII
    • Headquarters France
    • www.ecfgroup.com

  • Alphia

    Pet food co-manufacturer in North America partnering with brands and retailers

    Food & Consumer
    • Investment date October 2023
    • Fund PAI Partners VIII
    • Headquarters United States
    • www.alphia.com

  • Infra Group

    Infra Group is a leading multi-disciplinary network infrastructure service provider, addressing a wide range of essential utilities across Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany and France.

    Business Services

  • European Pizza Group

    European Pizza Group is a leader in the frozen pizza business in Europe.

    Food & Consumer
    • Investment date September 2023
    • Fund PAI Mid-Market Fund
    • Headquarters Germany

  • The Looping Group

    The Looping Group is a leading pan-European operator of local and regional leisure parks across various concepts including theme parks, waterparks, wildlife parks and aquariums.

    Food & Consumer

  • NovaTaste

    NovaTaste is a global leader in taste innovation, providing a range of value-add savoury ingredients and blends to improve taste, texture as well as extend the shelf life of food products.

    Food & Consumer
    • Investment date May 2023
    • Fund PAI Partners VIII
    • Headquarters Austria
    • www.novataste.com

  • La Compagnie des Desserts

    LCDD is a leading premium frozen desserts supplier for the food service market.

    Food & Consumer

  • Theramex

    Theramex is a leading global specialty pharmaceuticals company focused on women’s health.

    Healthcare
    • Investment date August 2022
    • Fund PAI Europe VII
    • Headquarters United Kingdom
    • www.theramex.com

  • HKA

    HKA is a leading global consultancy in risk mitigation, dispute resolution, expert witness and litigation support services.

    Business Services
    • Investment date August 2022
    • Fund PAI Europe VII
    • Headquarters United Kingdom
    • www.hka.com

  • Uvesco

    A leading regional player in the Spanish food retail sector with a differentiated model based on a high-quality product offering.

    Food & Consumer
    • Investment date April 2022
    • Fund PAI Mid-Market Fund
    • Headquarters Spain
    • www.uvesco.es

  • Veonet

    Veonet is a leading pan-European ophthalmology clinics platform.

    Healthcare

  • Tropicana Brands Group

    Global portfolio of juice brands including Tropicana, Naked, KeVita, Izze, Dole, Copella, and Punica.

    Food & Consumer
    • Investment date February 2022
    • Fund PAI Europe VII
    • Headquarters United States
    • www.tropicana.com

  • Scrigno

    A leading fully integrated opening solutions player in Europe.

    General Industrials
    • Investment date November 2021
    • Fund PAI Mid-Market Fund
    • Headquarters Italy
    • www.scrigno.net

  • Pasubio

    Pasubio is a leading specialised provider of premium leather for the automotive industry.

    General Industrials

  • European Camping Group

    ECG is the European leader in outdoor accommodation.

    Food & Consumer

  • SGD Pharma

    SGD Pharma is a leading global manufacturer of primary glass packaging for the pharmaceutical industry.

    General Industrials
    • Investment date September 2021
    • Fund PAI Europe VII
    • Value at acquisition €825m
    • Headquarters France
    • www.sgd-pharma.com

  • Apave

    Apave is a market leader in the field of technical, environmental, human and digital risk management.

    Business Services
    • Investment date July 2021
    • Fund PAI Europe VII
    • Value at acquisition €670m
    • Headquarters France
    • www.apave.com/en

  • Apleona

    Apleona is Europe's leading facility management services provider.

    Business Services
    • Investment date April 2021
    • Fund PAI Europe VII
    • Value at acquisition €1.6bn
    • Headquarters Germany
    • www.apleona.com/en/

  • MyFlower | Interflora

    Leading European flower and gift digital platform operating the Interflora brand in key European markets.

    Food & Consumer
    • Investment date March 2021
    • Fund PAI Mid-Market Fund
    • Headquarters France
    • www.interflora.fr

  • Euro Ethnic Foods

    Euro Ethnic Foods is a wholesaler of ambient grocery products and beverages, operating within the fast growing Grand Frais food retail chain.

    Food & Consumer
    • Investment date March 2021
    • Fund PAI Europe VII
    • Value at acquisition €1.0bn
    • Headquarters France
    • www.grandfrais.com

  • The Compleat Food Group

    The Compleat Food Group (formerly known as Addo Food Group & Winterbotham Darby) is a leading UK chilled food platform.

    Food & Consumer

  • Angulas Aguinaga

    A leading Spanish player in the refrigerated fish and seafood convenience and ready-meals markets.

    Food & Consumer

  • Amplitude Surgical

    Leading French player on the global surgical technology market for lower-limb orthopaedics.

    Healthcare

  • Armacell

    Armacell is a leading global manufacturer of advanced insulation and engineered foam products.

    General Industrials
    • Investment date February 2020
    • Fund PAI Europe VII
    • Value at acquisition €1.4bn
    • Headquarters Luxembourg
    • www.armacell.com

  • Zahneins

    Zahneins is a leading German dental company.

    Healthcare
    • Investment date December 2019
    • Fund PAI Europe VII
    • Headquarters Germany
    • www.zahneins.com

  • Froneri

    Froneri is a leading global ice cream player.

    Food & Consumer
    View case study
    • Investment date December 2019
    • Fund PAI SP
    • Headquarters United Kingdom
    • www.froneri.com

  • Marcolin

    Marcolin is a world leader in the branded eyewear sector.

    Food & Consumer

  • Ecotone

    Ecotone (formerly Wessanen) is a leading company in the European market for healthy and sustainable food.

    Food & Consumer
    • Investment date November 2019
    • Fund PAI Europe VII
    • Value at acquisition €927m
    • Headquarters France
    • www.ecotone.bio

  • Areas

    Areas is a global leader in the food and beverage and travel retail markets.

    Business Services
    • Investment date July 2019
    • Fund PAI Europe VII
    • Value at acquisition €1.5bn
    • Headquarters Spain
    • www.areas.com/en

  • StellaGroup

    StellaGroup is a European leader in the sun protection and closure system market.

    General Industrials
    • Investment date January 2019
    • Fund PAI Europe VII
    • Value at acquisition €629m
    • Headquarters France
    • www.stella.group/en/

  • Perstorp

    Perstorp is a world leader in the production of specialty chemical additives notably for the coatings and resin industries.

    General Industrials
    • Exit date October 2022
    • Investment date October 2018
    • Fund Stensmolla
    • Headquarters Sweden
    • www.perstorp.com

  • Asmodee

    Asmodee is a leading global board, card and role-playing game publisher and distributor.

    Food & Consumer
    • Exit date March 2022
    • Investment date October 2018
    • Fund PAI Europe VII
    • Value at acquisition €1.2bn
    • Value at exit €3.0bn
    • Headquarters France
    • www.asmodee.com

  • WFC

    WFC is a global leader in the air cargo general sales and services agent market.

    Business Services

  • M Group Services

    M Group Services is one of the UK & Ireland’s leading infrastructure services companies.

    Business Services
    • Exit date September 2024
    • Investment date July 2018
    • Fund PAI Europe VI
    • Headquarters United Kingdom
    • www.mgroupservices.com

  • Refresco

    Refresco is the world’s largest independent bottler of beverages for retailers and A-brands.

    Food & Consumer
    • Exit date July 2022
    • Investment date March 2018
    • Fund PAI Europe VI
    • Value at acquisition €3.4bn
    • Headquarters The Netherlands
    • www.refresco.com

  • Albéa

    Albéa is a leading global packaging company producing a wide range of solutions for make-up, fragrance, skincare, personal and oral care markets.

    General Industrials
    • Investment date March 2018
    • Fund PAI Europe VI
    • Value at acquisition $1.6bn
    • Headquarters France
    • www.albea-group.com

  • Tendam

    Tendam is a leading European apparel retailer.

    • Investment date September 2017
    • Fund PAI Europe VI
    • Value at acquisition €1.1bn
    • Headquarters Spain
    • www.tendam.es/?lang=en

  • ELITechGroup

    ELITechGroup is a global leader in specific niches of the in-vitro diagnostics market.

    Healthcare
    • Exit date May 2024
    • Investment date July 2017
    • Fund PAI Europe VI
    • Value at acquisition €355m
    • Headquarters Italy
    • www.elitechgroup.com

  • Roompot

    Roompot is a leading owner, operator and developer of holiday parks in the Benelux and Germany.

    Food & Consumer
    View case study
    • Exit date September 2020
    • Investment date November 2016
    • Fund PAI Europe VI
    • Value at acquisition €500m
    • Value at exit €1.1bn
    • Headquarters The Netherlands
    • www.roompot.com

  • Atos Medical

    Atos Medical is the world leading provider of laryngectomy products.

    Healthcare
    • Exit date January 2022
    • Investment date July 2016
    • Fund PAI Europe VI
    • Value at acquisition SEK 7.7bn
    • Value at exit SEK 22.6bn
    • Headquarters Sweden
    • www.atosmedical.com

  • Ethypharm

    Ethypharm is a specialty pharmaceutical company active in the central nervous system and critical care areas with leading positions in pain and addiction treatments.

    Healthcare
    • Investment date July 2016
    • Fund PAI Europe VI
    • Value at acquisition €725m
    • Headquarters France
    • www.ethypharm.com

  • B&B Hotels

    B&B Hotels is a leading budget & economy hotel chain in Europe, which addresses both business and leisure customers.

    Food & Consumer
    View case study
    • Exit date July 2019
    • Investment date March 2016
    • Fund PAI Europe VI
    • Value at acquisition €790m
    • Value at exit €1.9bn
    • Headquarters France
    • www.hotel-bb.com

  • Grupo Konecta

    Konecta is a leading international provider of Outsourced Contact Centres and Business Process Outsourcing services.

    Business Services
    View case study
    • Exit date March 2019
    • Investment date December 2015
    • Fund PAI Europe VI
    • Value at acquisition €288m
    • Value at exit €670m
    • Headquarters Spain
    • www.grupokonecta.com/en/

  • Yonderland

    Yonderland is the leading multi-brand retailer of outdoor clothing and equipment in Europe.

  • Innovista Sensors

    Innovista (formerly CST) is a global leader in the manufacture of sensors, controls and motion products for the industrial, aerospace and transportation markets.

    General Industrials
    • Exit date June 2018
    • Investment date September 2014
    • Fund PAI Europe VI
    • Value at acquisition €662m
    • Value at exit €1.2bn
    • Headquarters United States
    • www.innovistasensors.com

  • DomusVi

    DomusVi is a leading player in the European nursing home sector.

    Healthcare
    View case study
    • Exit date July 2017
    • Investment date September 2014
    • Fund PAI Europe VI
    • Value at acquisition €639m
    • Value at exit €2.4bn
    • Headquarters France
    • www.domusvi.com

  • Froneri

    Froneri is a leading global ice cream player.

    Food & Consumer
    View case study
    • Exit date December 2019
    • Investment date July 2013
    • Fund PAI Europe V
    • Value at acquisition €929m
    • Headquarters United Kingdom
    • www.froneri.com

  • Euro Media Group

    EMG is the leader in the European audiovisual technical services market.

    Business Services
    • Investment date July 2014
    • Fund PAI Europe VI
    • Value at acquisition €170m
    • Headquarters France
    • www.euromediagroup.com

  • Labeyrie Fine Foods

    Labeyrie is a leading European gourmet food company.

    Food & Consumer

  • VPS

    VPS is the leader in the European vacant property services market.

    Business Services
    • Investment date July 2014
    • Fund PAI Europe VI
    • Value at acquisition £161m
    • Headquarters United Kingdom
    • www.vpsgroup.com/

  • ADB Safegate

    ADB Safegate is a world leader in airfield ground lighting and docking guidance systems.

    General Industrials
    View case study
    • Exit date October 2017
    • Investment date May 2013
    • Fund PAI Europe V
    • Value at acquisition €208m
    • Value at exit €910m
    • Headquarters Belgium
    • www.adbsafegate.com

  • IPH

    Industrial Parts Holding (IPH) is a leading European B2B distributor of industrial supplies.

    Business Services
    • Exit date September 2017
    • Investment date February 2013
    • Fund PAI Europe V
    • Value at acquisition €465m
    • Value at exit €1.3bn
    • Headquarters France
    • www.group-iph.com

  • Marcolin

    Marcolin is a world leader in the branded eyewear sector.

    Food & Consumer
    • Exit date December 2019
    • Investment date December 2012
    • Fund PAI Europe V
    • Value at acquisition €282m
    • Headquarters Italy
    • www.marcolin.com

  • The Nuance Group

    The Nuance Group is a leading player in the global travel retail and duty-free industry.

    • Exit date September 2014
    • Investment date February 2011
    • Fund PAI Europe V
    • Value at acquisition CHF 676m
    • Value at exit CHF 1.6bn
    • Headquarters Switzerland
    • www.thenuancegroup.com

  • Kiloutou

    Kiloutou is a leading European equipment rental company.

    Business Services
    • Exit date February 2018
    • Investment date June 2011
    • Fund PAI Europe V
    • Value at acquisition €535m
    • Value at exit €1.5bn
    • Headquarters France
    • www.kiloutou.fr

  • Swissport

    Swissport is a world leading provider of ground and cargo handling services.

    Business Services
    View case study
    • Exit date February 2016
    • Investment date February 2011
    • Fund PAI Europe V
    • Value at acquisition CHF 1.2bn
    • Value at exit CHF 3.1bn
    • Headquarters Switzerland
    • www.swissport.com

  • Hunkemöller

    Hunkemöller is a leading European women's lingerie retailer.

    • Exit date February 2016
    • Investment date January 2011
    • Fund PAI Europe V
    • Value at acquisition €265m
    • Value at exit €441m
    • Headquarters The Netherlands
    • www.hunkemoller.com

  • Cerba Healthcare

    Cerba is a leading international operator of clinical pathology laboratories.

    Healthcare
    • Exit date April 2017
    • Investment date July 2010
    • Fund PAI Europe V
    • Value at acquisition €551m
    • Value at exit €1.8bn
    • Headquarters France
    • www.cerbahealthcare.com

  • Xella

    Xella is a world leading provider of operating solutions to the building and insulating materials industry.

    General Industrials
    • Exit date April 2017
    • Investment date August 2008
    • Fund PAI Europe V
    • Value at acquisition €1.6bn
    • Value at exit €2.3bn
    • Headquarters Germany
    • www.xella.com

  • Atos

    Atos is one of Europe's largest IT services companies.

    Business Services
    • Exit date February 2015
    • Investment date July 2008
    • Fund PAI Europe V
    • Value at acquisition €2.8bn
    • Value at exit €6.5bn
    • Headquarters France
    • www.atos.net

  • Kaufman & Broad

    Kaufman & Broad is a leading developer and builder of homes and apartments in France.

    Food & Consumer
    • Exit date May 2017
    • Investment date July 2007
    • Fund PAI Europe IV
    • Value at acquisition €1.5bn
    • Headquarters France
    • www.ketb.com

  • Monier

    Monier is a world leading supplier of pitched roofing products.

    General Industrials
    • Exit date July 2009
    • Investment date February 2007
    • Fund PAI Europe IV
    • Value at acquisition €2.3bn
    • Headquarters France
    • www.monier.com

  • United Biscuits

    United Biscuits is a leading international manufacturer and marketer of biscuits, snacks and nut products.

    Food & Consumer
    • Exit date November 2014
    • Investment date December 2006
    • Fund PAI Europe IV
    • Value at acquisition £1.7bn
    • Value at exit £2.2bn
    • Headquarters United Kingdom
    • www.unitedbiscuits.com

  • Spie

    Spie is a leading European provider of multi-technical contracting services.

    Business Services
    • Exit date August 2011
    • Investment date July 2006
    • Fund PAI Europe IV
    • Value at acquisition €980m
    • Value at exit €2.1bn
    • Headquarters France
    • www.spie.com

  • Perstorp

    Perstorp is a world leader in the production of specialty chemical additives notably for the coatings and resin industries.

    General Industrials
    • Exit date October 2018
    • Investment date December 2005
    • Fund PAI Europe IV
    • Value at acquisition SEK 9.2bn
    • Headquarters Sweden
    • www.perstorp.com

  • Global Closure Systems

    Global Closure Systems is one of the largest worldwide designers and manufacturers of plastic closures for fast moving consumer goods.

    General Industrials
    • Exit date March 2016
    • Investment date October 2005
    • Fund PAI Europe IV
    • Value at acquisition €583m
    • Value at exit €713m
    • Headquarters France
    • www.gcs.com

  • Grupo Cortefiel

    Grupo Cortefiel is a leading European apparel retailer.

    • Exit date September 2017
    • Investment date September 2005
    • Fund PAI Europe IV
    • Value at acquisition €1.5bn
    • Headquarters Spain

  • Kwik-Fit

    Kwik-Fit is a European market leader in automotive fast-fit services.

    • Exit date June 2011
    • Investment date August 2005
    • Fund PAI Europe IV
    • Value at acquisition £779m
    • Headquarters United Kingdom

  • Chr.Hansen

    Chr. Hansen is a global supplier of bioscience based ingredients to the food, health and animal nutrition industries.

    Food & Consumer
    • Exit date April 2012
    • Investment date July 2005
    • Fund PAI Europe IV
    • Value at acquisition €1.1bn
    • Value at exit €2.5bn
    • Headquarters Denmark
    • www.chr-hansen.com

  • FTE Automotive

    FTE Automotive is a world leader in hydraulic clutch actuation systems for light vehicles.

    General Industrials
    • Exit date July 2013
    • Investment date May 2005
    • Fund PAI Europe III
    • Value at acquisition €368m
    • Value at exit €388m
    • Headquarters Germany
    • www.fte.de

  • Gruppo Coin

    Gruppo Coin is a leading Italian apparel retailer.

    • Exit date July 2011
    • Investment date May 2005
    • Fund PAI Europe III
    • Value at acquisition €642m
    • Value at exit €1.4bn
    • Headquarters Italy
    • www.gruppocoin.it

  • Saur

    Saur is a provider of outsourced waste management services for local authorities and industrial customers, both in France and internationally.

    Business Services
    • Exit date April 2007
    • Investment date February 2005
    • Fund PAI Europe III
    • Value at acquisition €977m
    • Value at exit €2.3bn
    • Headquarters France
    • www.saur.com

  • CEP

    Compagnie Européenne de Prévoyance (CEP) is a European leader in the loan insurance brokerage market.

    Business Services
    • Exit date June 2011
    • Investment date January 2005
    • Fund PAI Europe III
    • Value at acquisition €185m
    • Value at exit €842m
    • Headquarters France

  • Vivarte

    Vivarte is a leading footwear and apparel retailer in France.

    • Exit date March 2007
    • Investment date April 2004
    • Fund PAI Europe III
    • Value at acquisition €1.5bn
    • Value at exit €3.5bn
    • Headquarters France
    • www.vivarte.com

  • Saeco

    Saeco is a worldwide leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of high-end, "bean-to-cup" espresso coffee machines for home and professional use.

    Food & Consumer
    • Exit date July 2009
    • Investment date March 2004
    • Fund PAI Europe III
    • Value at acquisition €814m
    • Headquarters Italy
    • www.saeco.com

  • Provimi

    Provimi is a leading international developer, manufacturer and distributor of animal nutrition products.

    Food & Consumer
    • Exit date April 2007
    • Investment date November 2002
    • Fund PAI Europe III
    • Value at acquisition €900m
    • Value at exit €1.2bn
    • Headquarters The Netherlands

  • Elis

    Elis is one of Europe's largest provider of textile rental and "well-being" services.

    Business Services
    • Exit date October 2007
    • Investment date October 2002
    • Fund PAI Europe III
    • Value at acquisition €1.5bn
    • Value at exit €2.3bn
    • Headquarters France
    • www.elis.com

  • Panzani-Lustucru

    Panzani-Lustucru resulted from the merger in 2002 of Panzani, the French market leader in the dry pasta, couscous and pasta sauces market and Lustucru, the leader in French fresh pasta and rice under the Lustucru and Taureau Ailé brands.

    Food & Consumer
    • Exit date April 2005
    • Investment date September 2002
    • Fund PAI Europe III
    • Value at acquisition €509m
    • Value at exit €639m
    • Headquarters France
    • www.panzani.com

  • Yoplait

    Yoplait is a leading global fresh dairy products brand and one of the top 20 global consumer brands.

    Food & Consumer
    • Exit date July 2011
    • Investment date June 2002
    • Fund PAI Europe III
    • Value at acquisition €358m
    • Value at exit €1.6bn
    • Headquarters France
    • www.yoplait.com

  • Mivisa

    Mivisa is a leading metal packaging manufacturer for food in Europe.

    General Industrials
    • Exit date March 2005
    • Investment date December 2001
    • Fund PAI Europe III
    • Value at acquisition €279m
    • Value at exit €527m
    • Headquarters Spain

  • United Biscuits

    United Biscuits is a leading international manufacturer and marketer of biscuits, snacks and nut products.

    Food & Consumer
    • Exit date December 2006
    • Investment date June 2001
    • Fund PAI Europe III
    • Value at acquisition £1.2bn
    • Value at exit £1.7bn
    • Headquarters United Kingdom
    • www.biscuits.com

  • Antargaz

    Antargaz is a leading distributor of liquefied petroleum gas "LPG" in cylinders and bulk in France.

    General Industrials
    • Exit date March 2004
    • Investment date April 2002
    • Fund PAI Europe III
    • Value at acquisition €519m
    • Value at exit €655m
    • Headquarters France
    • www.antargaz.com

  • Michel Thierry

    Automotive textile manufacturer.

    General Industrials
    • Exit date January 2006
    • Investment date March 2000
    • Fund PAI LBO Fund
    • Value at acquisition €266m
    • Value at exit €273m
    • Headquarters France

  • Frans Bonhomme

    Distribution of plastic tubing.

    Business Services
    • Exit date September 2003
    • Investment date January 2000
    • Fund PAI LBO Fund
    • Value at acquisition €389m
    • Value at exit €520m
    • Headquarters France
    • www.fransbonhomme.fr

  • Ceva

    Animal health products.

    Healthcare
    • Exit date September 2003
    • Investment date October 1999
    • Fund PAI LBO Fund
    • Value at acquisition €71m
    • Value at exit €202m
    • Headquarters France
    • www.ceva.com/en/

  • Homann

    Fresh mixed salad.

    Food & Consumer
    • Exit date November 2004
    • Investment date August 1999
    • Fund PAI LBO Fund
    • Value at acquisition €53m
    • Value at exit €160m
    • Headquarters Germany
    • www.homann.de

  • Stoeffler

    Chilled prepared meals & specialty ready meals.

    Food & Consumer
    • Exit date February 2008
    • Investment date January 1999
    • Fund PAI LBO Fund
    • Value at acquisition €50m
    • Headquarters France
    • www.stoeffler.com

  • IPC Media

    Publishing.

    Other
    • Exit date October 2001
    • Investment date January 1999
    • Fund PAI LBO Fund
    • Value at acquisition £862m
    • Value at exit £1.1bn
    • Headquarters United Kingdom

  • Ipsen

    Pharmaceutical laboratory.

    Healthcare
    • Exit date June 2006
    • Investment date December 1998
    • Fund PAI LBO Fund
    • Value at acquisition €1.3bn
    • Value at exit €2.1bn
    • Headquarters France
    • www.ipsen.com

  • Gerflor

    PVC flooring.

    General Industrials
    • Exit date November 2006
    • Investment date September 1998
    • Fund PAI LBO Fund
    • Value at acquisition €267m
    • Value at exit €315m
    • Headquarters France
    • www.gerflor.com
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