Butler Capital Partners

Profile

Butler Capital Partners was a private equity firm based in Paris, France, founded in 1991. The firm was known for its focus on buyouts and turnaround transactions, primarily investing in business products, business services, information technology, manufacturing, gaming, TMT, and industrial sectors. The team consisted of three professionals, including three partners, and was a member of the French Venture Capital Association (AFIC). Butler Capital Partners distinguished itself by its strategic focus on the French market and its ability to manage complex turnaround situations.

The firm invested in a wide range of sectors, including consumer and business services, with a particular emphasis on the French market. Butler Capital Partners managed a portfolio of 22 companies and was involved in 22 funding rounds and two acquisitions. The firm had a history of successful exits, including three IPOs and ten acquisitions. Notable investments included companies like Ipsos and Paris Saint-Germain.

Some of the notable investments made by Butler Capital Partners included ERAI Dubai - consulting services, ANOVO do Brasil - commercial services, Salveo - consulting services, Groupe Partouche - casinos and gaming, and Anovo (France) - other services. The firm was known for its ability to identify and invest in promising companies across various sectors, contributing to its reputation as a significant player in the French private equity market.