
Keensight Capital
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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