Year founded
2003
Country of origin
Netherlands
HQ country
Netherlands
Total deal value
Average deal value
Company industry
- Private Equity
M&A expertise
- Private Equity Management
Industry expertise
- Business Services
- Retail & Consumer Goods (FMCG)
- IT Services
- Manufacturing
- Technology
Avedon Capital Partners is an independent and growing investment firm currently composed of 18 investment professionals, with offices in Amsterdam and Düsseldorf. Avedon invests growth capital and expertise in medium-sized companies with €25-150 million in revenue that are market leaders in their respective sectors. Through specialized sector teams, Avedon focuses on the following sectors: i) Software & Technology; ii) High-Value Manufacturing; iii) Consumer Goods or Services; and iv) Business Services. Avedon prefers to work as a partner with strong management teams, family businesses, and independent entrepreneurs who have a distinctive and ambitious growth plan. Avedon can take both minority (>40%) and majority positions through investments in the company and/or by creating liquidity for existing shareholders. Investment amounts typically range from €20-50 million.
The primary focus of value creation is strengthening the organization for future growth and realizing this growth through a combination of organic expansion, accelerated deployment of an existing concept, international expansion, and 'buy & build' acquisitions. Since 2003, Avedon has actively supported 28 companies in achieving their ambitions.
Investment focus: In search of market leaders in a niche segment with a turnover between €25-250 million, who are seeking an active partner to achieve strong growth together.
Investment terms: 4 to 7 years
Average equity ticket: €20-50 million
