Leander Heyken

Partner @Equistone Partners Europe

Equistone Partners is one of the leading and most active European equity investors for mid-sized enterprises.\\\\n\\\\nEquistone\'s focus is on mid-market buy-outs with enterprise values of € 50-500 million. The equity invested in the company is usually € 25-150 million. Equistone supports its portfolio companies sustainably in their organic growth, in acquisitions, with know-how and a strong network. The portfolio currently comprises over 40 companies across Europe, including around 20 current investments in Germany, Switzerland and the Netherlands. Equistone is currently investing from its sixth fund, which closed at the hard cap of € 2.8 billion in March 2018.\\\\n\\\\nOur team of more than 35 investment professionals operates across Germany, Switzerland, France and the UK, investing as a strategic partner alongside management teams. In each of our markets we look for strategic businesses with the potential to grow in value assisted by our capital and our experience.\\\\n\\\\nInvestment focus:\\\\n- Established mid-cap enterprises with above average potential\\\\n- Annual turnover between € 50 and 500 million\\\\n- Track record of growth and positive earnings development\\\\n- Management buy-out / buy-in, spin-offs, public-to-private, growth capital, buy-and-build strategies\\\\n- Majority or significant shareholding\\\\n- Equity participation of management team\\\\n \\\\n\\\\n \\\\n \\\\n\\\\n \\\\n