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Private equity firms in Europe

AcquityData lists 419 private equity firms headquartered in Europe, across the United Kingdom, Germany, France, the Netherlands and 23 more countries. Below are the 20 most active by number of recorded investments. Open a firm to see its portfolio companies, funds and professionals.

419PE firms

27Countries

17Cities listed

ArdianPE Firm
CVC Capital Partners Ltd.PE Firm
3i Private EquityPE Firm
ICG plcPE Firm
Lloyds TSB Development Capital Ltd. (LDC)PE Firm
EQT ABPE Firm
Business Growth Fund PlcPE Firm
Equistone Partners Europe Ltd.PE Firm
Actis CapitalPE Firm
Cinven Partners LLPPE Firm
Omnes Capital S.A.S.PE Firm
GIMV NVPE Firm
Permira Advisers Ltd.PE Firm
Maven Capital Partners UK LLPPE Firm
Foresight Group LLP (Foresight Private Equity)PE Firm
Nordic Capital ABPE Firm
HgCapitalPE Firm
IK PartnersPE Firm
Verdane CapitalPE Firm
Montagu Private Equity LLPPE Firm

Showing the 20 most active of 419 firms in Europe. Browse the full A–Z directory.

How many private equity firms are headquartered in Europe?

AcquityData lists 419 private equity firms headquartered in Europe, across the United Kingdom, Germany, France, the Netherlands and 23 more countries.

Which countries in Europe have the most private equity firms?

By number of firms on AcquityData: the United Kingdom (144), Germany (47) and France (47).

Which private equity firms in Europe are most active?

Ardian, CVC Capital Partners Ltd. and 3i Private Equity have the most recorded investments on AcquityData.

Where can I find private equity firms in Europe by country or city?

Use the country and city buttons below to browse firms headquartered in each market.

Browse by country

United Kingdom 144 Germany 47 France 47 Netherlands 24 Spain 21 Italy 16 Sweden 14 Norway 13 Denmark 13 Belgium 12 Finland 11 Austria 10

Browse by city

London 129 Paris 46 Madrid 17 Munich 17 Amsterdam 14 Milan 14 Frankfurt 13 Copenhagen 11 Stockholm 11 Helsinki 9 Oslo 9 Vienna 8

Browse by sector

Business Services 281 Healthcare Services 130 Financial Services 104 Consumer Services 79 Consumer Products 77 Information Technology 74 Food 68 Manufacturing 67 Technology Hardware 66 Retailers 66 Media/Entertainment 58 Software 53

Browse by region

North America 1,404 Europe 419 UK & Ireland 149 Nordics 51 DACH 64 Benelux 45

Companies in Europe 27,624

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