
Kartesia
Description
Kartesia is a prominent European specialist provider of capital solutions, primarily focusing on private debt for small and mid-sized companies. Established in 2007, the firm has built a strong reputation for offering flexible, long-term financing solutions tailored to the specific needs of businesses across various sectors. With offices strategically located in major European financial hubs including London, Brussels, Paris, and Frankfurt, Kartesia demonstrates a deep commitment to the European lower and mid-market.
The firm's investment strategy targets companies with robust business models and experienced management teams, typically those generating an EBITDA between €5 million and €50 million. Kartesia provides a comprehensive suite of debt solutions, encompassing senior debt, unitranche facilities, junior debt, and preferred equity. This diversified approach allows them to support a wide array of corporate transactions, including growth capital, buyouts, acquisitions, and refinancings, ensuring companies have access to the capital structures best suited for their strategic objectives.
Kartesia's significant scale and experience are evident in its track record. Since its inception, the firm has invested over €5.5 billion across more than 190 companies, showcasing its extensive reach and impact within the private debt landscape. As of recent reports, Kartesia manages over €6.5 billion in assets, underscoring its position as a leading player in providing alternative financing solutions. Their consistent focus on partnership and long-term value creation makes them a key capital provider for European SMEs seeking growth and stability.
Investor Profile
Kartesia has backed more than 31 startups, with 4 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 26 rounds, about 84% of its total and boasts 10 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Debt Financing, Private Equity, Secondary Market rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in France, Spain, United Kingdom.
- Strong thematic focus on Manufacturing, Software, Information Technology.
- Led 3 rounds in the past year.
- Typical check size: $10.8M – $108M.
Stage Focus
- Debt Financing (55%)
- Private Equity (29%)
- Secondary Market (6%)
- Series B (3%)
- Series Unknown (3%)
- Seed (3%)
Country Focus
- France (23%)
- Spain (23%)
- United Kingdom (16%)
- The Netherlands (13%)
- United States (10%)
- Germany (6%)
- Italy (6%)
- Latvia (3%)
Industry Focus
- Manufacturing
- Software
- Information Technology
- Security
- Product Design
- Marketing
- Web Hosting
- Consulting
- Hotel
- Energy
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