Chequers Capital is a Paris-based private equity firm managing €2 billion in assets, specialising in pan-European mid-cap buyouts of B2B companies. Since its founding in 1972, the firm has completed 300 investments across France, the DACH region, Italy, Benelux, and Spain, with individual deal sizes reaching up to €150 million in equity. The firm's investment horizon extends to 5-8 years, enabling patient capital deployment across established European markets.
The firm deploys flexible capital structures, operating as either majority or minority shareholder depending on deal configuration and strategic requirements. Its 25 investment professionals focus on identifying operational improvement opportunities, supporting M&A expansion, and facilitating international development within portfolio companies. Chequers Capital leverages an ecosystem of executive experts to enhance portfolio company performance and value creation.
The firm integrates ESG due diligence into its investment process and maintains alignment with the United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment and France Invest's ESG charter, reflecting governance standards expected within institutional capital deployment across continental Europe.