Apera Asset Management

Overview

Apera Asset Management is a pan-European private debt investor dedicated to supporting mid-market companies in Western Europe. Founded in 2016, the firm provides senior secured private capital solutions to private equity-backed companies across the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Luxembourg, and the Benelux countries. With a team of over 50 professionals, Apera has deployed more than €4 billion across 75 transactions, demonstrating its strong presence in the European private debt market. The firm's investment strategy focuses on senior secured unitranche financings, targeting investments ranging from €15 million to €100 million. Apera emphasizes providing capital solutions to businesses with strong cash flow generation, long-term growth opportunities, leading market positions, robust management teams, and strong ownership by reputable private equity sponsors or individuals. This approach aims to enable lower mid-market businesses in Western Europe to grow and thrive while delivering attractive returns to investors. Apera's commitment to transparency, integrity, and collaboration is evident in its values of responsibility, partnership, transparency, flexibility, and sustainability. These principles guide the firm's operations and relationships with investors, sponsors, and companies, fostering long-term partnerships and contributing to the success of its portfolio companies. Apera's offices in London, Munich, Paris, and Luxembourg facilitate its extensive pan-European origination network, allowing the firm to effectively serve its diverse client base across the continent.

Investment Focus

• Professional clients
• Eligible counterparties