
Beechbrook Capital
Description
Beechbrook Capital is a prominent London-based specialist direct lender, primarily focused on providing mezzanine finance and debt solutions to European mid-market companies. Established in 2008, the firm plays a crucial role in supporting private equity-backed buy-outs and other strategic transactions across a diverse geographic footprint that includes the UK, Ireland, the Nordics, Benelux, DACH region, France, Spain, and Italy. Their expertise lies in offering flexible debt solutions tailored to the specific needs of growing businesses.
The firm's investment strategy is centered on the lower mid-market, targeting companies with enterprise values typically ranging from €10 million to €100 million. Beechbrook Capital's typical first cheque size for investments ranges between €5 million and €25 million, which translates approximately to $5.4 million to $27 million based on recent exchange rates. This capital is deployed to facilitate various transactions, including management buy-outs, buy-and-build strategies, recapitalizations, and growth capital initiatives, demonstrating their versatility in supporting different stages of a company's lifecycle post-acquisition.
With a robust track record spanning over a decade, Beechbrook Capital has successfully raised and deployed more than €1.5 billion across ten distinct funds since its inception. This substantial capital base underscores their significant presence and capacity within the European direct lending landscape. To date, the firm has completed over 100 investments, showcasing their extensive experience and commitment to fostering growth within the European mid-market. Their consistent activity and specialized focus make them a key partner for private equity firms seeking flexible financing solutions for their portfolio companies.
Investor Profile
Beechbrook Capital has backed more than 34 startups, with 1 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 29 rounds, about 85% of its total and boasts 19 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Debt Financing, Series Unknown, Private Equity rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United Kingdom, The Netherlands, Germany.
- Strong thematic focus on Consulting, Manufacturing, Media and Entertainment.
- Typical check size: $5.4M – $27M.
Stage Focus
- Debt Financing (76%)
- Series Unknown (15%)
- Private Equity (9%)
Country Focus
- United Kingdom (65%)
- The Netherlands (9%)
- Germany (9%)
- Ireland (6%)
- Isle of Man (3%)
- Norway (3%)
- Sweden (3%)
- Poland (3%)
Industry Focus
- Consulting
- Manufacturing
- Media And Entertainment
- Information Technology
- Market Research
- Advertising
- Restaurants
- Financial Services
- Machinery Manufacturing
- Energy
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