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In our inaugural report, “The Europe 250,” we ranked the most active investors on the continent. For a more granular look, we take this one level deeper, assessing investors from a sectoral and geographical perspective. We kick this off by analyzing and ranking the largest and most active investors in the European Industrials sector. Our ranking is based on the size of the underlying portfolio and is calculated with the help of our proprietary algorithm.

Compared to some existing global investor rankings based on recent fundraising activity, we have chosen a novel approach in order to capture the geographical element as well as the investor specific (fund-related) technicalities. Given we at Gain.pro track investor portfolios on an asset level with the most complete and high quality information available on the market, we are well-positioned to construct a more accurate ranking. This ranking is determined by the total managed EV of each investor, calculated by multiplying the number of European Industrials portfolio companies by the median portfolio EBITDA and a predicted EBITDA multiple derived from a proprietary valuation algorithm developed by Gain.pro.

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The Europe 50: Industrials Edition

#

Investor

01

CVC

02

EQT

03

Triton

04

KKR

05

Waterland

06

Permira

07

Bpifrance

08

Groupe HLD

09

Apax Partners

10


OMERS

HQ

European portfolio

Managed EV, €

Entries/Exits since '18

Median EBITDA, €

Fundraising since '18, €

GB

10 companies

14.3bn

8/1

170.7m

69.3bn

SE

14 companies

13.1bn

10/9

170.3m

112.5bn

GB

18 companies

6.5bn

11/2

50.3m

8.4bn

US

9 companies

5.8bn

7/3

90.6m

107.0bn

NL

30 companies

4.0bn

29/6

14.2m

6.5bn

GB

8 companies

3.6bn

8/0

53.9m

33.1bn

FR

98 companies

3.5bn

92/19

13.1m

6.2bn

LU

7 companies

3.4bn

5/0

60.0m

-

GB

5 companies

3.4bn

4/3

60.2m

13.1bn

CA

8 companies

3.4bn

4/2

77.2m

-

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Leverage our insights to analyze the largest and most active investors in the European Industrials sector

Methodology

The ranking is determined by the total managed EV of each investor, calculated by multiplying the number of European Industrials portfolio companies by the median portfolio EBITDA and a predicted EBITDA multiple derived from a proprietary valuation algorithm developed by Gain.pro. Moreover, the managed EV is adjusted when the investor primarily engages in minority investments. 

Investors who have executed less than 3 investments in Europe between January 2018 and September 2023 are excluded from the ranking. The median portfolio EBITDA calculation only includes companies with a positive EBITDA, and the ranking only includes investors with more than 4 EBITDA positive investments in Europe. Therefore, this ranking is focused on traditional buyout investments vs. growth investments. 

Fundraising data, investor entries and exits refer to a timeframe from January 2018 to September 2023. Fundraising data includes investors’ global strategies and is not restricted to Europe only.



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Industrials Edition: Ranking the most active investors in the European industrial sector

In our inaugural report, “The Europe 250,” we ranked the most active investors on the continent. For a more granular look, we take this one level deeper, assessing investors from a sectoral and geographical perspective. We kick this off by analyzing and ranking the largest and most active investors in the European Industrials sector. Our ranking is based on the size of the underlying portfolio and is calculated with the help of our proprietary algorithm.

Compared to some existing global investor rankings based on recent fundraising activity, we have chosen a novel approach in order to capture the geographical element as well as the investor specific (fund-related) technicalities. Given we at Gain.pro track investor portfolios on an asset level with the most complete and high quality information available on the market, we are well-positioned to construct a more accurate ranking. This ranking is determined by the total managed EV of each investor, calculated by multiplying the number of European Industrials portfolio companies by the median portfolio EBITDA and a predicted EBITDA multiple derived from a proprietary valuation algorithm developed by Gain.pro.

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Leverage our insights to analyze the largest and most active investors in the European Industrials sector.

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The Europe 50: Industrials Edition

#

Investor

01

CVC

02

Blackstone

03

Triton

04

Carlyle

05

PAI Partners

06

KKR

07

ICG

08

Equistone

09

One Equity Partners

10

KPS Capital Partners

HQ

European portfolio

Managed EV, €

Entries/Exits since '18

Median EBITDA, €

Fundraising since '18, €

GB

8 companies

4,8bn

9/5

113.6m

69.3bn

US

7 companies

4,7bn

6/1

76.8m

112.5bn

GB

17 companies

4,6bn

9/7

108.7m

107.0bn

US

15 companies

3,4bn

12/5

320.4m

-

FR

6 companies

3,0bn

7/1

253.1m

21.5bn

US

6 companies

2,5bn

5/4

99.9m

33.1bn

GB

35 companies

2.0bn

3/5

117.2m

197.2bn

GB

20 companies

1,9bn

12/7

132.4m

38.2bn

US

9 companies

1,4bn

8/2

95.2m

22.9bn

US

5 companies

1,4bn

6/1

432.0m

38.5bn

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Leverage our insights to analyze the largest and most active investors in the European Industrials sector

Methodology

The ranking is determined by the total managed EV of each investor, calculated by multiplying the number of European Industrials portfolio companies by the median portfolio EBITDA and a predicted EBITDA multiple derived from a proprietary valuation algorithm developed by Gain.pro. Moreover, the managed EV is adjusted when the investor primarily engages in minority investments. 

Investors who have executed less than 3 investments in Europe between January 2018 and September 2023 are excluded from the ranking. The median portfolio EBITDA calculation only includes companies with a positive EBITDA, and the ranking only includes investors with more than 4 EBITDA positive investments in Europe. Therefore, this ranking is focused on traditional buyout investments vs. growth investments. 

Fundraising data, investor entries and exits refer to a timeframe from January 2018 to September 2023. Fundraising data includes investors’ global strategies and is not restricted to Europe only.



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Frister Haveman

Co-Founder & Co-CEO, Gain.pro

Frister founded Gain.pro in 2018. Today, he leads the company as CEO with a mission to build it out into a global market leader. Prior to Gain.pro, Frister spent his career in consulting and private equity with Bain, Gilde and Bridgepoint. He combines this experience with a deep passion for technology. Frister lived and worked predominantly in Amsterdam, Munich and London. He holds a master's degree in Finance from the University of St. Gallen in Switzerland.

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Content Marketing Manager, Gain.pro

Jessie joined Gain.pro in 2022 and currently works as the Content Marketing Manager. She is responsible for Gain.pro’s messaging across all channels, including social media, website and blog. She also helps edit the platform’s deep dive reports. Previously, Jessie worked in PropTech where she gained experience in content marketing. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in English and Creative Writing from the University of British Columbia in Canada.

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Industrials Edition: Ranking the most active investors in the European industrial sector

In our inaugural report, “The Europe 250,” we ranked the most active investors on the continent. For a more granular look, we take this one level deeper, assessing investors from a sectoral and geographical perspective. We kick this off by analyzing and ranking the largest and most active investors in the European Industrials sector. Our ranking is based on the size of the underlying portfolio and is calculated with the help of our proprietary algorithm.

Compared to some existing global investor rankings based on recent fundraising activity, we have chosen a novel approach in order to capture the geographical element as well as the investor specific (fund-related) technicalities. Given we at Gain.pro track investor portfolios on an asset level with the most complete and high quality information available on the market, we are well-positioned to construct a more accurate ranking. This ranking is determined by the total managed EV of each investor, calculated by multiplying the number of European Industrials portfolio companies by the median portfolio EBITDA and a predicted EBITDA multiple derived from a proprietary valuation algorithm developed by Gain.pro.

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Leverage our insights to analyze the largest and most active investors in the European Industrials sector.

Highlighted insight

The Europe 50: Industrials Edition

#

Investor

01

CVC

02

Blackstone

03

Triton

04

Carlyle

05

PAI Partners

06

KKR

07

ICG

08

Equistone

09

One Equity Partners

10

KPS Capital Partners

HQ

European portfolio

Managed EV, €

Entries/Exits since '18

Median EBITDA, €

Fundraising since '18, €

GB

8 companies

4.8bn

9/5

106.1

69.3bn

US

7 companies

4.7bn

6/1

117.2m

197.2bn

GB

17 companies

4.6bn

9/7

53.9m

8.4bn

US

15 companies

3.4bn

12/5

35.0m

80.2

FR

6 companies

3.0bn

7/1

74.5m

8.7bn

US

6 companies

2.5bn

5/4

99.3m

107.0bn

GB

5 companies

2.0bn

3/5

55.0m

31.3bn

GB

20 companies

1.9bn

12/7

17.3m

2.8bn

US

9 companies

1.4bn

8/2

34.0m

5.2bn

US

5 companies

1.4b n

6/1

45.0m

8.1bn

See all Top 50 Industrial leaders

Leverage our insights to analyze the largest and most active investors in the European Industrials sector

See all Top 50 Industrial leaders

Leverage our insights to analyze the largest and most active investors in the European Industrials sector

Methodology

The ranking is determined by the total managed EV of each investor, calculated by multiplying the number of European Industrials portfolio companies by the median portfolio EBITDA and a predicted EBITDA multiple derived from a proprietary valuation algorithm developed by Gain.pro. Moreover, the managed EV is adjusted when the investor primarily engages in minority investments. 

Investors who have executed less than 3 investments in Europe between January 2018 and September 2023 are excluded from the ranking. The median portfolio EBITDA calculation only includes companies with a positive EBITDA, and the ranking only includes investors with more than 4 EBITDA positive investments in Europe. Therefore, this ranking is focused on traditional buyout investments vs. growth investments. 

Fundraising data, investor entries and exits refer to a timeframe from January 2018 to September 2023. Fundraising data includes investors’ global strategies and is not restricted to Europe only.



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Author:

Philipp Wank

Head of PEI DACH, Gain.pro

Philipp joined Gain.pro in 2022 as an Associate to support the expansion of the Company’s Private Equity Intelligence division in the DACH region. After leveraging the platform data via the Finding Growth in Europe research and developing additional content around ESG, he stepped up to lead the DACH team. Philipp brings previous experience from venture capital at coparion and strategy consulting at Capgemini Invent.

Author:

Philipp Wank

Head of PEI DACH, Gain.pro

Philipp joined Gain.pro in 2022 as an Associate to support the expansion of the Company’s Private Equity Intelligence division in the DACH region. After leveraging the platform data via the Finding Growth in Europe research and developing additional content around ESG, he stepped up to lead the DACH team. Philipp brings previous experience from venture capital at coparion and strategy consulting at Capgemini Invent.

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