Capdesia Group Ltd
Overview
Capdesia Group Ltd is a London-based private equity firm specializing in investments in branded consumer food service companies across Europe. The firm focuses on providing creative capital and industry expertise to expansion-stage quick service, fast casual, and casual dining restaurant chains, supporting acquisitions, development, international expansion, recapitalizations, and other complex situations. Capdesia's investment strategy is driven by demographic shifts, busy lifestyles, globalization, technology, and the evolving restaurant industry, aiming to support companies that offer tastier, healthier foods with fast service and convenience at affordable prices. The firm has a team of senior investment and operations professionals with extensive experience in the restaurant industry, having invested over $600 million in more than 70 restaurant companies across 42 brands since 2005. Capdesia's investment philosophy emphasizes responsible investing and growing sustainable businesses with a purpose beyond financial returns, adhering to comprehensive ESG principles at all stages of the investment process. The firm seeks to contribute positively to the food service industry's impact on the environment and society, focusing on areas such as responsible procurement, sustainable packaging, waste reduction, energy efficiency, and creating a safe and equal work environment. Capdesia's portfolio includes investments in various restaurant brands and related businesses, with a strong track record in supporting the growth and development of its portfolio companies. The firm's approach combines financial support with strategic guidance to unlock value creation opportunities, aiming to build exceptional businesses in the branded consumer food service sector across Europe.
Investment Focus
- Purpose-driven brands with scalable, technology-enabled operational models
- Expansion-stage quick service, fast casual, and casual dining restaurant chains
- Companies capable of offering tastier, healthier foods with fast service and convenience at affordable prices
- Businesses seeking support for acquisitions, development, international expansion, recapitalizations, and other complex situations
- Companies adhering to comprehensive ESG principles at all stages of the investment process
Portfolio Companies
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Frequently asked questions about Capdesia Group Ltd
What sectors does Capdesia Group Ltd invest in?
Capdesia Group Ltd invests in Food and Beverage, Hospitality, Consumer Services, Energy Efficiency, ESG Investing and Supply Chain Management, and is based in England, United Kingdom. Capdesia Group Ltd is listed as a private equity in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does Capdesia Group Ltd invest at?
Capdesia Group Ltd backs companies at Growth, Buyout, Turnaround and Distressed, writing cheques of 10M - 50M.
Which regions does Capdesia Group Ltd invest in?
Capdesia Group Ltd invests across United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy, Denmark and Switzerland.
What companies has Capdesia Group Ltd invested in?
Capdesia Group Ltd's portfolio includes PizzaExpress, Las Iguanas, Café Rouge, Giraffe Restaurants, Marugame Udon Europe, The Real Greek, Franco Manca and Wok to Walk.
Last updated · Source: ConnectSafely investor database
