A leading mid-market
private equity firm

Equistone is based across Europe’s largest economies, using our capital and deep experience to support growing companies.

Latest News

21 Jul 2025

Equistone-backed BUKO strengthens presence in the Greater London area with acquisition of Keltic Traffic Management

11 Jun 2025

Equistone fully realises investment in KWC Group with the sale of KWC Professional to DELABIE

Equistone has a proven track record for more than 40 years of supporting the growth of companies throughout Europe. Our deep understanding of the business landscape has enabled successful partnerships with entrepreneurial management teams and their businesses.

Steve O’Hare
Co-Managing Partner, Equistone Partners Europe

INVESTMENTS

We have a strong focus on change of ownership deals and aim to invest between €25m and €200m or more of equity in businesses with enterprises values of between €50m and €500m.

Sep 2024

QuestGates

An independent UK loss adjusting and claims solutions group.

Feb 2023

BUKO Group

A leading provider of outsourced traffic and safety management solutions.

Jan 2023

Nexus

A leading UK B2B vehicle rental aggregator platform.

Sep 2022

SF-Filter

A leading European distribution platform for mobile and industrial filters.

Jul 2022

Talon

A leading independent global outdoor advertising agency.

Jul 2022

Virgin Experience Days

A leading provider of experience gifts.

Jun 2022

Safic-Alcan

A global distributor of speciality chemicals.

Feb 2022

eperi

A compliance and cybersecurity software specialist.

Dec 2021

adm Indicia

A leading independent global marketing services business.

Oct 2021

Gardengate

A leading designer and manufacturer of aluminium garden gates and doors.

Jul 2021

GSCM Groupe

A leading French manufacturer in modular construction.

Jul 2021

Vertbaudet

A leading European e-commerce distributor of children’s clothing, accessories and homeware.

Jun 2021 - Exit Jun 2025

TIMETOACT GROUP

A leading IT services provider.

Apr 2021

KWC Group

A leading designer and manufacturer of fittings and accessories for residential and commercial kitchens, bathrooms and washrooms.

Mar 2021 - Exit Sep 2024

Andra Tech Group

A leading group of high-tech precision parts manufacturers.

Feb 2021

Ligentia

A global supply chain management provider.

Jul 2020 - Exit Jun 2024

Acces Industrie

A leading French rental specialist of aerial work platforms and handling equipment.

Dec 2019 - Exit Aug 2023

Amadys

A leading system integrator of end-to-end connectivity solutions.

Nov 2019

Acuity Knowledge Partners

A leading provider of high-value research, analytics and business intelligence to the financial services sector.

Oct 2019

Omnicare

Omnicare is a leading platform for outpatient oncology care.

Sep 2019 - Exit Apr 2025

Heras

Heras is a European provider of perimeter protection solutions.

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TEAM

Our experienced investment professionals are based in seven offices across five countries, ensuring close contact with local advisers, management teams and vendors. This enables us to source and execute deals on a pan-European basis.