Hilco Capital Limited
Overview
Hilco Capital Limited is a UK-based private equity firm specializing in distressed and special situations investments. Founded in 2000, the firm operates across the UK, Western Europe, Canada, and Australia, providing both capital and operational expertise to underperforming businesses, non-core subsidiaries, and distressed companies. Their services include special situations investment, asset-based lending, and retail services, aiming to deliver award-winning turnarounds and sustainable value creation. Notable investments include the rescue of HMV, turnaround of Homebase, and support for Denby Pottery Company. The firm is headquartered at 84 Grosvenor Street, London, England, and is part of Hilco Global, a worldwide financial services holding company. In March 2024, Hilco Global expanded its leadership by appointing prominent U.S. bankruptcy attorney Jamie Sprayregen as vice chairman, enhancing its restructuring and turnaround capabilities.
Investment Focus
- Focus on underperforming or distressed companies
- Ability to provide both capital and operational support
- Interest in turnaround and restructuring opportunities
- Experience in retail, consumer products, manufacturing, engineering, and distribution sectors
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does Hilco Capital Limited invest in?
Hilco Capital Limited invests in Retail, Industrial, Business Services, Consumer Products, Transportation and Manufacturing, and is based in England, United Kingdom. Hilco Capital Limited is listed as a private equity in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does Hilco Capital Limited invest at?
Hilco Capital Limited backs companies at Buyout and Distressed, writing cheques of 10M - 150M.
Which regions does Hilco Capital Limited invest in?
Hilco Capital Limited invests across United Kingdom, Canada and Australia.
What companies has Hilco Capital Limited invested in?
Hilco Capital Limited's portfolio includes HMV, Homebase, Denby Pottery Company, Tilley Endurables, Glue Stores, Anglia Crown and Cath Kidston Limited.
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