COLUMNA GP I S.A.R.L.
COLUMNA GP I S.A.R.L. is a Series C+ and buyout fund in Spain, France, Italy, Switzerland and Europe writing $25M–$50M checks into Healthcare, animal-health, technology, commercial-services, industrials and insurance.
- Stages
- Series C+, buyout
- Sectors
- Healthcare, animal-health, technology, commercial-services, industrials, insurance
- Check size
- $25M–$50M
- Invests in
- Spain, France, Italy, Switzerland, Europe
- Actively investing
- Yes
- Founded
- 2009
- Assets under management
- 1.4B
Thesis
Columna Capital, a Luxembourg-based private equity firm founded in 2009, focuses on the European lower mid-market. They target companies with revenues between €20 million and €30 million in sectors such as healthcare, animal health, technology, commercial services, industrials, and insurance. Their investment strategy is centered around a 'buy-and-build' approach and growth platforms, often seeking majority control. Columna Capital emphasizes identifying off-market opportunities and building long-term partnerships with founders, providing capital, expertise, and operational support. Their geographic focus includes Spain, France, Italy, and Switzerland, leveraging consolidation and market growth potential. The firm has €1.4 billion in AUM. Columna Capital Fund I closed at €95 million in 2017, and Columna Capital III held its first close in March 2022 targeting €200 million. They typically invest €25-50 million in their deals. They also engage in continuation vehicles.
Common questions
Does COLUMNA GP I S.A.R.L. invest at the Series C+ stage?
Yes. COLUMNA GP I S.A.R.L. lists Series C+ and buyout among the stages it invests in.
What check size does COLUMNA GP I S.A.R.L. write?
COLUMNA GP I S.A.R.L. writes $25M–$50M checks.
Where does COLUMNA GP I S.A.R.L. invest?
COLUMNA GP I S.A.R.L. invests in Spain, France, Italy, Switzerland and Europe.