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Keensight Capital

Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris

Description

Keensight Capital is a prominent European growth buyout firm, headquartered in Paris, France, with a specialized focus on investing in profitable, fast-growing companies within the Technology and Healthcare sectors. The firm distinguishes itself by partnering closely with management teams, providing not only capital but also strategic guidance to accelerate growth through various initiatives, including organic expansion, international market penetration, and strategic mergers and acquisitions. Their investment philosophy centers on identifying businesses with strong fundamentals and significant potential for scaling, leveraging their deep industry expertise to drive value creation.

With a substantial presence in the European private equity landscape, Keensight Capital manages over €5 billion (approximately $5.4 billion) in assets, underscoring its significant financial capacity and commitment to its target sectors. The firm's latest fund, Keensight Capital Fund VI, successfully closed at €2.5 billion (approximately $2.7 billion) in 2023, demonstrating continued investor confidence and providing ample capital for future investments. Over its more than two decades of operation, Keensight Capital has built an impressive track record, having completed over 100 transactions, which highlights their extensive experience and consistent activity in the growth equity space.

Keensight Capital typically targets companies with revenues ranging from €10 million to €250 million, indicating their preference for established, yet still rapidly expanding, mid-market enterprises. Their typical investment ticket per transaction falls within the range of €20 million to €250 million. This flexible investment size allows them to accommodate a diverse set of opportunities, from significant minority stakes to control positions, always with the aim of fostering long-term value and supporting their portfolio companies in achieving their full potential. The firm's strategic approach and sector specialization position it as a key player for European technology and healthcare companies seeking growth capital and operational expertise.

Investor Profile

Keensight Capital has backed more than 31 startups, with 2 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 15 rounds, about 48% of its total and boasts 14 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Private Equity, Series Unknown, Series C rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in France, United States, United Kingdom.
  • Strong thematic focus on Software, Manufacturing, Information Technology.
  • Led 2 rounds in the past year.
  • Typical check size: $21.6M – $270M.

Stage Focus

  • Private Equity (65%)
  • Series Unknown (23%)
  • Series C (3%)
  • Series A (3%)
  • Convertible Note (3%)
  • Post Ipo Equity (3%)

Country Focus

  • France (39%)
  • United States (16%)
  • United Kingdom (13%)
  • Germany (13%)
  • The Netherlands (6%)
  • Portugal (6%)
  • Italy (3%)
  • Switzerland (3%)

Industry Focus

  • Software
  • Manufacturing
  • Information Technology
  • Biotechnology
  • Health Care
  • Enterprise Software
  • Biopharma
  • Medical
  • Medical Device
  • Consulting
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does Keensight Capital frequently co-invest with?

Pond Ventures
North America, California, United States, San Jose
Co-Investments: 1
Isai
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris
Co-Investments: 3
Ardian
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris
Co-Investments: 1
Scottish Equity Partners
Europe, Glasgow City, United Kingdom, Glasgow
Co-Investments: 2
Parquest Capital
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris
Co-Investments: 2
SE
North America, California, United States, Santa Clara
Co-Investments: 1
Atlas Venture
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Cambridge
Co-Investments: 1
Austin Ventures
North America, Texas, United States, Austin
Co-Investments: 1
Rothschild & Co.
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris
Co-Investments: 2
Intel Capital
North America, California, United States, Santa Clara
Co-Investments: 2

What are some of recent deals done by Keensight Capital?

Advancis Software

Hessen, Sachsen-Anhalt, Germany

Advancis is successful on the market as a free software company .

Information ServicesSoftware
Private EquityNov 26, 2024
Advancis

Langen, Hessen, Germany

Advancis offers innovative PSIM solution for scalability, architecture and project support with cost efficiency.

ArchitectureAssistive TechnologyConsulting
Private EquityNov 26, 2024
Plat4mation

Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands

Plat4mation B.V. is an elite ServiceNow Partner dedicated to delivering world-class products and services for the ServiceNow platform.

ConsultingInformation ServicesIT Management
Private EquityFeb 6, 2024
Bentley

Hechingen, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Bentley engages in the development, manufacturing for minimal-invasive treatments of vascular diseases.

ManufacturingMedicalMedical DeviceSmall and Medium Businesses
Series UnknownOct 27, 2023
aconso AG

Munich, Bayern, Germany

aconso AG, located in Germany offers software solutions for all documents based processes in the field of HR

Human ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware
Series UnknownSep 27, 2023
e Attestations

Massy, Ile-de-France, France

e-Attestations.com offers a software solution that collects, indexes, control, archive and updates all the documents of compliance.

Information TechnologySoftware
Private EquityJul 25, 2023
Unither Pharmaceuticals

Paris, Ile-de-France, France

Unither Pharmaceuticals is a French manufacturer of dosage forms for pharmaceutical laboratories and generic products.

BiotechnologyManufacturingPharmaceutical
Private EquityOct 26, 2022
Lisam Systems

Belgium, Wisconsin, United States

Lisam Systems is a Global IT Solutions in Environment, Health and Safety.

Health CareInformation TechnologyPublic SafetySoftware
Private EquityJun 21, 2022
CatSci

Cardiff, Cardiff, United Kingdom

CatSci provides innovative process research and development services to emerging, mid-sized and large pharma.

BiopharmaBiotechnologyLife ScienceManufacturingPharmaceutical
Private EquityJun 15, 2022
Bedford Consulting

Clapham, York, United Kingdom

Bedford Consulting offers services such as project implementation, software sales, and training.

ConsultingInformation TechnologyProfessional ServicesSoftwareTechnical Support
Private EquityMay 11, 2022