Equistone Partners Europe Overview

  • Investor Type
  • PE/​Buyout

  • Status
  • Active

  • Professionals
  • 27

Professionals

  • Investments
  • 598

  • Portfolio
  • 22

  • Exits
  • 262

Exits

Equistone Partners Europe General Information

Company Description

Founded in 1979, Equistone Partners Europe is a private equity firm based in London, United Kingdom. The firm seeks to invest in companies operating in the business services, consumer, financial services, healthcare, industrial, technology, media, and telecom sectors.

Business Details

Formerly Known As
Barclays Private Equity, Bali Investments, Barclays Development Capital, Brittany Acquisitions, Bzw Private Equity
Year Founded
1979
Investor Status
Actively Seeking New Investments
Trade Association
French Venture Capital Association (AFIC)
British Venture Capital Association (BRVCA)
European Venture Capital Association (EUVCA)
Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI)
Swiss Private Equity & Corporate Finance (SWPE)
Primary Investor Type
PE/Buyout
Other Investor Types
Growth/Expansion
Corporate Office
  • One New Ludgate
  • 60 Ludgate Hill
  • London EC4M 7AW
  • England, United Kingdom
+44 020

Equistone Partners Europe Investments (598)

Equistone Partners Europe’s most recent investment was a with Richard Hartley Partnership. The deal was made on 13-Aug-2026.

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Company Stage Lead Partner
Richard Hartley Partnership 13-Aug-2026 Other Insurance Generating Revenue
Howell Wild 23-Jul-2026 Multi-line Insurance Generating Revenue
Project X Media 07-Jul-2026 Media and Information Services (B2B) Generating Revenue
Colormix Comércio de Pigmentos 02-Jun-2026 Distributors/Wholesale Generating Revenue
S. A. Ingredients 04-May-2026 Buyout/LBO Distributors/Wholesale Generating Revenue
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Equistone Partners Europe Exits (262)

Equistone Partners Europe has made a total of 262 exits. Its latest exit was from United Initiators on 20-Oct-2026. The exit was categorized as .

Company Name Exit Date Exit Type Exit Size
United Initiators 20-Oct-2026
SF Filter (Distributors/Wholesale) 24-Sep-2026
BUKO Infrasupport 08-Jul-2026
Omnicare 10-May-2026
PIA Media 30-Apr-2026 Merger/Acquisition
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Equistone Partners Europe Fund Performance

Fund Name Vintage Size Dry Powder DPI RVPI TVPI IRR

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Equistone Partners Europe Investments by Industry, Year, and Region

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Equistone Partners Europe Affiliates

Subsidiaries (2)

Name Industry Location Year Founded
Equistone Partners Munich, Germany 1999
Equistone Special Partner London, United Kingdom 1983

Equistone Partners Europe FAQs

  • What is Equistone Partners Europe?

    Founded in 1979, Equistone Partners Europe is a private equity firm based in London, United Kingdom.

  • When was Equistone Partners Europe founded?

    Equistone Partners Europe was founded in 1979.

  • Where is Equistone Partners Europe headquartered?

    Equistone Partners Europe is headquartered in London, United Kingdom.

  • What is Equistone Partners Europe's total asset value?

    Equistone Partners Europe has around in total assets under management.

  • How many investments has Equistone Partners Europe made?

    Equistone Partners Europe has made 598 investments.

  • What has Equistone Partners Europe invested in?

    Equistone Partners Europe has made numerous investments in companies like Richard Hartley Partnership, Howell Wild, and Project X Media within the Insurance, Multi-line Insurance, and Media and Information Services (B2B) industries.

  • What has Equistone Partners Europe invested in recently?

    Equistone Partners Europe's latest investment was on 13-Aug-2026 in Richard Hartley Partnership, a company within the Insurance industry.

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