Calcium Capital

Overview

Calcium Capital is a private equity firm that brings together the capital of entrepreneurs, executives, and industrial families to invest in promising small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across Europe. The firm focuses on providing equity stakes ranging from €5 million to €20 million, aiming to be an active shareholder that adds significant value to its portfolio companies. Their investment approach is flexible, allowing for minority or majority investments, capital increases, or buyouts, with or without leverage, adapting to the specific needs of each company. The firm's investment strategy targets SMEs with strong growth potential, generating revenues from a few million to several tens of millions of euros. These companies are typically based in France or other European countries and operate in various sectors, including technology, healthcare, consumer goods, industrial goods, services, media, education, retail, transportation, energy, telecommunications, financial services, real estate, agriculture, and construction. Calcium Capital seeks to partner with management teams that are, or can become, significantly involved in the company's capital, ensuring alignment of interests and a shared vision for growth. With a diversified and complementary team of investors and partners, Calcium Capital adopts a partnership approach that respects the culture and values of the companies it invests in. The firm has a track record of 14 investments since 2013, with three exits, demonstrating its commitment to supporting entrepreneurs through strategic and operational challenges. Notable investments include Stych, a digital driving school network; Compressport, a sports apparel brand; and Cyclable, a leading French retailer of utility bicycles.

Investment Focus

• Strong growth potential
• Established product or service range
• Management team involvement in capital
• No financial or operational distress requiring turnaround measures

Portfolio Companies