
Tikehau Capital
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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