CMP
CMP is a Series C+, buyout and other fund in Delaware, AT and CH investing in manufacturing, service and retail.
- Stages
- Series C+, buyout, other
- Sectors
- manufacturing, service, retail
- Invests in
- Delaware, AT, CH
- Round role
- Leads rounds
- Actively investing
- Yes
- Founded
- 2000
- Assets under management
- 440M
- Website
- cm-p.de
Check size not disclosed
Thesis
CMP Capital Management-Partners (CMP) is a private equity firm founded in 2000 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany. The firm specializes in advising investment companies that focus on businesses undergoing turnarounds or facing special situations. CMP's investment strategy centers on companies with a healthy core business that are experiencing challenges requiring significant change, providing both equity and operational expertise to support these businesses. CMP's investment thesis is centered on identifying mid-sized companies with a fundamentally competitive core business that are operating in the manufacturing, service, or retail sectors. These companies are typically based in Germany, Austria, or Switzerland and have revenues ranging from EUR 30 million to EUR 500 million. CMP actively invests in businesses facing special situations such as operational or balance sheet issues, succession planning challenges, carve-outs, or shifts in market conditions, and even companies in insolvency. Their approach is entrepreneurial and operational, aiming to first stabilize and then grow the business. CMP's funds have a combined capital of EUR 440 million. While specific fund sizes are not publicly disclosed, the firm's total advised capital indicates a significant capacity for mid-market investments. CMP's strategy involves taking a hands-on approach, providing operational support alongside equity to management teams. CMP primarily focuses its investments within Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. The firm has a proven track record with mid-sized companies in these regions, having acquired and developed over 20 businesses since its inception. CMP acts as an active investor, often leading transactions and providing comprehensive solutions that include equity and operational expertise. While specific check sizes per deal are not explicitly stated, CMP's focus on mid-sized companies with revenues between EUR 30 million and EUR 500 million suggests that their investment amounts
Common questions
Does CMP invest at the Series C+ stage?
Yes. CMP lists Series C+, buyout and other among the stages it invests in.
Where does CMP invest?
CMP invests in Delaware, AT and CH.