
MML Capital Partners
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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