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Tikehau Capital

Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris

Description

Tikehau Capital is a prominent global alternative asset manager headquartered in Paris, France, with a significant international footprint across Europe, North America, and Asia. Established in 2007, the firm specializes in a diverse range of asset classes, including private debt, real estate, private equity, and liquid strategies. This multi-asset approach allows Tikehau Capital to offer tailored financing solutions and investment opportunities to a broad spectrum of institutional and private investors, distinguishing itself through its entrepreneurial spirit and long-term vision.

The firm's private equity activities are a key component of its investment strategy, focusing primarily on growth equity and mid-market buyouts. Tikehau Capital seeks to partner with robust companies that demonstrate strong growth potential, providing them with the capital and strategic support needed for expansion, innovation, and internationalization. Their thematic investment approach targets sectors such as technology, healthcare, business services, and industrials, where they can leverage their deep industry expertise and extensive network to foster value creation.

Tikehau Capital's private equity arm typically invests between €20 million and €150 million ($21.6 million to $162 million) per transaction, often acquiring significant minority or majority stakes. These substantial first cheques reflect their commitment to being a meaningful partner in the companies they back. The firm's considerable financial capacity is underscored by its impressive Assets Under Management (AUM), which stood at €43.3 billion ($47 billion) as of December 31, 2023, enabling it to participate in large-scale deals and provide substantial follow-on funding. Tikehau Capital emphasizes a collaborative approach, working closely with management teams to drive sustainable growth and operational excellence.

Through its comprehensive suite of investment strategies and its global presence, Tikehau Capital continues to be a significant player in the alternative asset management landscape, committed to generating long-term value for its investors and supporting the development of the businesses in its portfolio.

Investor Profile

Tikehau Capital has backed more than 145 startups, with 6 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 116 rounds, about 80% of its total and boasts 61 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Debt Financing, Private Equity, Post Ipo Debt rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in France, United States, United Kingdom.
  • Strong thematic focus on Manufacturing, Software, Health Care.
  • Led 5 rounds in the past year.
  • Typical check size: $21.6M – $162M.

Stage Focus

  • Debt Financing (43%)
  • Private Equity (22%)
  • Post Ipo Debt (10%)
  • Series Unknown (8%)
  • Series A (6%)
  • Series B (3%)
  • Series C (3%)
  • Seed (2%)
  • Post Ipo Equity (1%)
  • Secondary Market (1%)

Country Focus

  • France (62%)
  • United States (8%)
  • United Kingdom (6%)
  • Italy (6%)
  • Spain (4%)
  • Ireland (2%)
  • Germany (2%)
  • Belgium (2%)
  • Norway (2%)
  • Australia (1%)

Industry Focus

  • Manufacturing
  • Software
  • Health Care
  • Information Technology
  • Financial Services
  • Cyber Security
  • Biotechnology
  • Aerospace
  • Finance
  • Renewable Energy
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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 Tikehau Capital frequently co-invest with?

OPTrust Private Markets Group
North America, Ontario, Canada, Toronto
Co-Investments: 2
IC
North America, Illinois, United States, Oak Brook
Co-Investments: 2
Abu Dhabi Capital Group
Asia, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi
Co-Investments: 2
GENEO Capital Entrepreneur
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris
Co-Investments: 2
The Myer Family Company
Oceania, New South Wales, Australia, Sydney
Co-Investments: 2
Qualium Investissement
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris
Co-Investments: 2
SPF Investment Management
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 2
Bain Capital Credit
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Co-Investments: 2
Bpifrance
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Maisons-alfort
Co-Investments: 12
eCAPITAL ENTREPRENEURIAL PARTNERS
Europe, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany, Münster
Co-Investments: 2

Which angels does Tikehau Capital often collaborate with?

AD
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris
Shared Deals: 1
JG
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, La Plaine-saint-denis
Shared Deals: 1
Shared Deals: 1
BM
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Shared Deals: 1
CD
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris
Shared Deals: 1
EB
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris
Shared Deals: 1
CC
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris
Shared Deals: 1
EA
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris
Shared Deals: 1
Shared Deals: 1
CD
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Tikehau Capital?

Egis

Saint-quentin, Rhone-Alpes, France

Egis is an international group offering engineering, project structuring and operations services.

ConsultingLegalRenewable EnergyTransportation
Private EquityJul 7, 2025
Memority

Puteaux, Ile-de-France, France

Memority develops a SaaS platform for decentralized, secure data storage using blockchain, focusing on digital identity.

B2BCloud SecuritySaaSSoftware
Series AMay 20, 2025
Amount Raised: $14,674,790
Cladtek Holdings

Singapore, Central Region, Singapore

Cladtek Holdings is a manufacturer of clad fitting, mechanically lined pipelines, testing and simulation service.

IndustrialManufacturingWholesale
Debt FinancingMar 13, 2025
Amount Raised: $60,000,000
Eclairion

Bruyères-le-châtel, Centre, France

Eclairion is a data computing center that provides high-performance computing infrastructure and AI hosting services.

Data CenterIT InfrastructureWeb Hosting
Private EquityFeb 11, 2025
Amount Raised: $164,786,385
FTAPI Software

Munich, Bayern, Germany

FTAPI Software provides secure data exchange solutions for sensitive information across industries, ensuring compliance and data protection.

B2BCloud ComputingCloud SecurityComplianceData IntegrationEnterprise ApplicationsEnterprise SoftwareFile SharingSoftware
Private EquityFeb 4, 2025
Amount Raised: $67,042,241
Loft Orbital

San Francisco, California, United States

Loft Orbital leases space on satellites for any organization to collect information about the Earth, from space.

AerospaceSatellite CommunicationSpace Travel
Series CJan 14, 2025
Amount Raised: $170,000,000
ChapsVision

Suresnes, Ile-de-France, France

ChapsVision is a provider of provider of computer software services.

Cyber SecuritySoftware
Series CNov 18, 2024
Amount Raised: $90,053,630
Lenox Park Solutions

Austin, Texas, United States

Lenox Park Solutions is a built Cloud-based CRM and Investment collaboration software platforms.

CollaborationCRMSoftware
Private EquityJul 18, 2024
OSS Ventures

Paris, Ile-de-France, France

OSS is the startup studio of the manufacturing future

ManufacturingSoftwareVenture Capital
Series BJun 20, 2024
Amount Raised: $9,107,497
Frenchfounders

New York, New York, United States

Frenchfounders is the world leader in Business intermediation for the French-speaking business community.

Professional Networking
Series UnknownDec 7, 2023
Amount Raised: $4,855,411