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MML Capital Partners

Europe, England, United Kingdom, London

Description

MML Capital Partners is an established independent mid-market private equity firm with a significant presence across Europe and North America, operating from offices in London, Paris, and New York. Founded in 1988, the firm boasts a long track record of partnering with management teams to facilitate growth and value creation in established businesses. MML distinguishes itself through its flexible investment approach, often providing a combination of equity and debt to support a range of transactions including management buyouts, growth capital, and recapitalizations.

The firm primarily targets businesses with enterprise values ranging from €50 million to €300 million. MML typically deploys first cheques between €25 million and €75 million, which translates to approximately $27 million to $81 million based on recent exchange rates. Their investment focus spans a diverse set of sectors, including Business Services, Healthcare, Industrials, Technology, and Consumer. MML's core philosophy revolves around a collaborative partnership with management, providing strategic guidance and operational support to help companies achieve their long-term objectives and unlock their full potential.

MML Capital Partners has demonstrated substantial financial capacity, having successfully raised over €2 billion in capital across seven funds since its inception. This robust fundraising history underscores their consistent ability to deploy significant capital into promising mid-market companies. Their latest fund, MML Fund VII, closed in 2022 with commitments totaling €675 million, further solidifying their position as a well-capitalized investor capable of executing substantial transactions and supporting portfolio companies through various growth stages.

Investor Profile

MML Capital Partners has backed more than 30 startups, with 1 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 23 rounds, about 77% of its total and boasts 14 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Private Equity, Series Unknown, Undisclosed rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United Kingdom, France, United States.
  • Strong thematic focus on Manufacturing, Packaging Services, Information Technology.
  • Led 1 rounds in the past year.
  • Typical check size: $27M – $81M.

Stage Focus

  • Private Equity (73%)
  • Series Unknown (17%)
  • Undisclosed (3%)
  • Post Ipo Equity (3%)
  • Series A (3%)

Country Focus

  • United Kingdom (43%)
  • France (23%)
  • United States (17%)
  • Ireland (7%)
  • The Netherlands (3%)
  • Germany (3%)

Industry Focus

  • Manufacturing
  • Packaging Services
  • Information Technology
  • Consulting
  • Commercial
  • Industrial
  • Product Design
  • Management Consulting
  • Energy
  • Retail
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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 MML Capital Partners frequently co-invest with?

Omnes Capital
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris
Co-Investments: 1
BC
Europe, Hampshire, United Kingdom, Farnborough
Co-Investments: 1
Sports Investment Partners
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 1
UI Investissement
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris
Co-Investments: 1
Qualium Investissement
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris
Co-Investments: 1
Generis Capital Partners
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris
Co-Investments: 1
Bpifrance
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Maisons-alfort
Co-Investments: 1
Amundi Private Equity Funds
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris
Co-Investments: 1
BNP Paribas Private Equity
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris
Co-Investments: 1

Which angels does MML Capital Partners often collaborate with?

AW
Europe, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom, Slough
Shared Deals: 1
KL
Europe, Surrey, United Kingdom, Guildford
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by MML Capital Partners?

RAVL provides advisory and engineering solutions for financial services challenges.

AdviceCloud Data ServicesFinancial Services
Series UnknownJan 24, 2025
SCPACK GROUP

Brie-comte-robert, Languedoc-Roussillon, France

SCPACK GROUP is a packaging and containers manufacturing company for wine, cosmetics and more.

IndustrialManufacturingPackaging Services
Private EquityJul 16, 2024
Ross-shire Engineering

Muir Of Ord, Highland, United Kingdom

Ross-shire Engineering designs, builds, and maintains water treatment and water recycling equipment.

Industrial EngineeringManufacturingProduct Design
Private EquityAug 22, 2023
Kickmaker

Paris, Ile-de-France, France

Industrialization community for high-tech projects

ConsultingInformation TechnologyManufacturing
Series UnknownFeb 20, 2023
Rewire

Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands

Rewire operationalizes every aspect of Artificial Intelligence, from machine learning to Gen AI, to create AI-native organizations.

AnalyticsConsultingInfrastructureManagement Consulting
Private EquityJan 1, 2023

Virginia International Logistics provides temperature controlled, dry freight, and containerized logistics across Ireland, UK and Europe.

Freight ServiceLogisticsPackaging ServicesTransportationWarehousing
Private EquitySep 20, 2022
Global Packaging Services

Villenave-d'ornon, Aquitaine, France

GPS is a worldwide specialist in providing returnable packaging solutions.

Packaging Services
Private EquitySep 12, 2022
Roboyo

Nürnberg, Bayern, Germany

Roboyo is the world’s largest hyperautomation professional services company.

ConsultingInformation ServicesInformation Technology
Series ASep 15, 2020
Amount Raised: $24,868,611
Spencer Ogden

London, England, United Kingdom

Spencer Ogden is the global award-winning energy, engineering and infrastructure recruiter of choice.

EnergyRecruitingStaffing Agency
Private EquityFeb 12, 2020
Altius

London, England, United Kingdom

Altius specialises in helping companies harness their data and use it to drive improved business performance.

Management Consulting
Private EquityApr 1, 2019