L-GAM

Overview

L-GAM is a mid-market investment firm active throughout Europe, focusing on businesses with exceptional long-term value potential. The firm partners with talented management teams to unlock value through operational and strategic initiatives, combining the disciplined, value-oriented investment style of private equity with the long-term orientation of its investors. L-GAM's unique investor base, composed of leading global entrepreneurial families, plays an important role in shaping its investment philosophy. Established in 2013 in partnership with the Princely Family of Liechtenstein, L-GAM has expanded its team, office, and assets under management to pursue its goal of finding and investing in high-quality businesses throughout Europe. The firm has raised three funds: L-GAM Fund I (€352 million, invested in 7 companies), L-GAM Fund II (€772 million, invested in 8 companies), and L-GAM Strategic Value Fund (€325 million, invested in 4 companies). L-GAM's investment criteria include capital commitments per deal ranging from €40 million to €150 million, targeting companies with a turnover between €50 million and €300 million. The firm focuses on businesses with strong market positions, leaders in niches, and high value creation potential, with the potential for pan-European or global expansion. L-GAM is flexible across deal types, including buyouts, minority investments, growth, distressed, and debt, and seeks businesses in transition, such as generational succession, management buy-ins, and carve-outs. The firm is committed to good governance, society, and the environment, adhering to high standards of professional conduct and recognizing the importance of environmental, social, and corporate governance issues. L-GAM's portfolio includes companies such as MCI Group, a global communications group; Trison, a company dedicated to the digitization of spaces; Biose Industrie, an industrial pharmaceutical laboratory; Ancorotti Cosmetics, a leading contract manufacturer of cosmetic products; COTTA Collection AG, a manufacturer of made-to-order upholstered furniture; Vinventions, a provider of wine closure solutions; Centro Medico Santagostino, a network of outpatient clinics in Italy; Amplitude Laser, a developer of ultrafast lasers; Woolrich, America's oldest outdoor clothing brand; and Cyber Group Studios, an independent animation production company. The firm's approach combines global reach with local knowledge, leveraging deep local ties in Europe with a global outlook to support the growth and development of its portfolio companies.