When was European Capital founded?

European Capital was founded in 2005.

Where is European Capital's headquarters located?

European Capital's headquarters is located in St. Peter Port (United Kingdom).

How many companies has European Capital invested in?

European Capital has invested in 49 companies, including Amadeus & Selecta.

Which companies has European Capital invested in lately?

Sausalitos & Qioptiq are the latest investments by European Capital.

What sectors does European Capital focus on for investments?

Top sectors in European Capital's portfolio are Enterprise Applications (1 investment) and Consumer (3 investments).

How many exits has European Capital been involved in?

European Capital's portfolio has seen 3 IPOs and 40 acquisitions.

European Capital - 2026 Investor Profile, Portfolio & Team

European Capital, established in 2005, is a private debt fund primarily based in St. Peter Port, United Kingdom. It specializes in financing PE round of companies based in France. Its portfolio includes 49 firms, spanning the Enterprise Applications, Consumer sectors.

As of Sep 2026, European Capital has witnessed 43 portfolio exits so far. Its most notable investments include companies like Amadeus, Selecta and GO Voyages.

Its latest investment was a $36.8M Conventional Debt round in Sausalitos on May 27, 2014 along with Kartesia.

Key Metrics

Founded Year

2005

Location

St. Peter Port, United Kingdom

Portfolio Companies

Amadeus, Selecta & 47 more

Sectors of Investment

Enterprise Applications, Consumer & 11 more

Stages of Investment

Conventional Debt, PE & 3 more

Locations of Investment

France, United Kingdom & 5 more

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European Capital has a portfolio of 49 companies. Their most notable investments are in Eau Ecarlate and Miles 33.Their portfolio spans across France, United Kingdom, Germany and 4 more locations. They have invested in Enterprise Applications, Consumer, Retail and 10 other sectors, across stages such as Conventional Debt, PE and 3 more. Here is the list of top investments by European Capital:

1. Amadeus

SaaS-based operations management solution for the hospitality and aviation industry. The platform provides features like operational management system, distribution management, process optimization, content management, data insights, expense management, and more. The company offers services for airlines, travel agencies, hospitality, railways, airports, and other travel service providers.

Key facts about Amadeus

Founded Year: 1987
Location: Madrid (Spain)
Stage: Public
Employee Count: 23,540 as on Mar 31, 2026
Investors: European Capital, Keensight Capital and 4 Others
Latest Funding Round: Grant (prize money), Apr 01, 2023, $*****
Highlight: Public

2. Selecta

Provider of food and beverage solutions for workplaces and public spaces. It offers a range of services including vending machines dispensing snacks and drinks, coffee and water solutions, and fresh food options in designated areas. The company also provides fully managed services and technical support. Its offerings cater to businesses of all sizes, focusing on convenience and quality. The company's services aim to enhance employee experience and productivity.

Key facts about Selecta

Founded Year: 1957
Location: Cham (Switzerland)
Stage: Acquired
Total Funding till date: $60.8M
Employee Count: 3,263 as on Jul 31, 2026
Investors: European Capital, Goldman Sachs and 5 Others
Latest Funding Round: Grant (prize money), Nov 26, 2021, $*****
Highlight: Acquired

3. GO Voyages

GO Voyages is an online travel agency that lets travelers discover and book flight tickets in France. Also offers tour packages, hotels, cruises, car hire, accommodation rental booking services. Claims to have partnership with 500 airlines and 60K independent hotels as of May 2017. Merged with eDreams in 2011.

Key facts about GO Voyages

Founded Year: 1997
Location: Paris (France)
Stage: Acquired
Total Funding till date: $568M
Investors: European Capital, AXA and 2 Others
Latest Funding Round: PE, May 17, 2010, $*****
Highlight: Acquired

4. Scandic Hotels

Provider of hotel accommodations and meeting spaces. This company offers a variety of hotel brands catering to different needs and budgets. They also provide venues for meetings and conferences, with various sized spaces available. A loyalty program offers members discounts on stays and meals. The company emphasizes sustainability initiatives and provides a range of food and beverage options in their restaurants and bars. They also feature new hotel openings and renovations.

Key facts about Scandic Hotels

Founded Year: 1963
Location: Stockholm (Sweden)
Stage: Acquired
Employee Count: 6,863 as on May 31, 2026
Investors: European Capital, Idinvest Partners and 2 Others
Highlight: Acquired

5. Flexitallic Group

Manufacturer of engineered sealing solutions for diverse industries. It designs and produces gaskets and sealing products for applications involving aggressive chemicals, high temperatures, and demanding operational conditions. The company addresses industry challenges such as asbestos replacement, corrosion mitigation, and leak prevention. Its focus is on providing solutions that enhance equipment efficiency, safety, and environmental performance across various sectors including energy, chemical processing, and aerospace. Research and development efforts continually drive innovation to meet current and emerging industry needs.

Key facts about Flexitallic Group

Founded Year: 1912
Location: Houston (United States)
Stage: Acquired
Employee Count: 608 as on Jul 31, 2026
Investors: European Capital, Cathay Capital and 2 Others
Latest Funding Round: Conventional Debt, Jul 01, 2013, $*****
Highlight: Acquired

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European Capital has made 5 investments in Conventional Debt stage with an average round size of $30.7M, 4 investments in PE stage with an average round size of $48.6M, 4 investments in Venture Debt stage with an average round size of $73.6M, 2 investments in Series A stage with an average round size of $15M and 1 investment in Series D stage with an average round size of $60.8M.

Here are European Capital's investments by stage:

Stage of entry	No. of Investments
Conventional Debt	5
PE	4
Venture Debt	4
Series A	2
Series D	1

Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments

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European Capital has a diverse portfolio, with companies operating in the Consumer Goods, Food and Agriculture, Consumer, FinTech and Financial Services. Notably, it has invested in 21 Consumer (B2C) companies, 21 Enterprise (B2B) companies, 5 Tech companies and at least 1 company focusing on Marketplace.

Here are European Capital's investments by sector:

Sector	No. of Investments
Consumer Goods	3
Food and Agriculture	3
Consumer	1
FinTech	1
Financial Services	1
Others	2

Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments

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European Capital has made most investments in France (9), followed by United Kingdom where it has made 3 investments.

Here are European Capital's investments by geography:

Country	No. of Investments
France	9
United Kingdom	3
Germany	1
Luxembourg	1
Sweden	1
Others	1

Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments

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European Capital has not made any investment in 2026 so far.

Here are the most recent investments by European Capital:

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Date	Company	Location	Round Details	Round Amount	Co-Investors
May 27, 2014	Sausalitos	Germany	Conventional Debt	7607	Kartesia
May 15, 2008	Qioptiq	Luxembourg	Venture Debt	6001	Ares Capital Corporation
Oct 17, 2007	TIAMA	France	PE	9347	-
Sep 01, 2007	Miles 33	United Kingdom	PE	9258	-
Aug 17, 2007	Camaïeu	France	Conventional Debt	2330	-

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3 of European Capital's portfolio companies have become public. Stabilus got listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (FRA), in May 2014 at marketcap of $610M and Amadeus got listed on the Madrid Stock Exchange (BME).

Here are European Capital's portfolio companies that went public:

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Company	IPO Date	First Invested on	First Round of Investment	Round Size
Stabilus	May 23, 2014	-	-	1337
Amadeus	Apr 30, 2010	-	-	1301
Capio	-	-	-	3738

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40 companies from European Capital's portfolio have been acquired. The most recent acquisition was Flexitallic Group in Feb 2026 by Michelin for $*****.

Here are European Capital's portfolio companies that got acquired most recently:

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Company	Acquisition Date	First Invested on	First Round of Investment	Round Size
Flexitallic Group	Feb 03, 2026	-	-	4587
Terreal	Mar 01, 2024	-	-	2987
Fat Face	Oct 13, 2023	-	-	8053
BatiSante	Jul 16, 2022	-	-	4747
Unipex	Mar 22, 2022	-	-	7342

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European Capital has a team of 2 members including 2 Partners located in United Kingdom and Luxembourg.

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Over the past 21 years, 18 investors have co-invested in European Capital's portfolio companies. This includes only funds.

Invested before European Capital: Global Investissement, LBO France and 7 others have invested in rounds before European Capital. There is 1 company where Global Investissement has invested before European Capital and 1 company where LBO France has invested before European Capital.
Top Co-investors of European Capital: 3 investors entered a company along with European Capital. These include investors like Banque Palatine (1 company).
Invested after European Capital: A total of 6 investors have invested in European Capital's portfolio after their investments. Top Investors include Europa (3 companies) and UBS (1 company).