Capvest Limited is a European investment firm headquartered in London, United Kingdom and is a mid-market private equity firm specialising in sectors which are characterised by non-discretionary demand.[2][3]

CapVest Limited
Company typeLimited
Industryprivate equity
Founded1999; 25 years ago (1999)
FoundersSéamus Fitzpatrick[1]
Randl Shure
Headquarters100 Pall Mall, London SW1Y5NQ
ProductsManagement buyouts
Leveraged finance
Venture capital
Growth capital
Websitecapvest.co

Its investments include FoodVest, Mater, Punch Taverns, RenoNorden, Scandi Standard, Scandza, United Coffee, Vaasan & Vaasan and Young's Bluecrest.[4][5]

History edit

In 1999, CapVest Associates LLP was founded in London, United Kingdom.

In May 2021 the firm sold Valeo Foods to Bain Capital for an estimated £1.5 billion.[6][7]

in April 2022, CapVest acquired the Michigan-based snacks and treats producer, Second Nature Brands.[8]

References edit

  1. ^ "Seamus Fitzpatrick". independent. Retrieved 8 December 2021.
  2. ^ "CapVest » Home". Archived from the original on 2014-12-23. Retrieved 2014-11-03.
  3. ^ Paul, Mark. "Valeo Foods buys British jerked meat maker". The Irish Times. Retrieved 26 August 2021.
  4. ^ "CapVest » Home". Archived from the original on 2014-12-23. Retrieved 2014-11-03.
  5. ^ "Equity fund founder is a long term investor". independent. Retrieved 26 August 2021.
  6. ^ "The dealmakers that advised on Bain's acquisition of Valeo Foods". www.consultancy.uk. 19 May 2021. Retrieved 26 August 2021.
  7. ^ Capital, Bain. "Bain Capital acquires Valeo Foods". Bain Capital. Retrieved 26 August 2021.
  8. ^ "CapVest acquires better-for-you snack producer Second Nature Brands". FoodBev Media. 2022-04-29. Retrieved 2022-04-29.