Capricorn Partners

What is Capricorn Partners?

Capricorn Partners is an independent European manager of venture capital and equity funds, with their headquarters in Leuven, Belgium. They specialize in investing in innovative European companies that exhibit strong technical competitive advantages. The firm orchestrates its investments through several focused funds: Capricorn Sustainable Chemistry Fund, Capricorn Cleantech Fund, Capricorn Health-tech Fund, and Capricorn ICT Fund.

Capricorn Partners is committed to driving innovation across multiple domains including IT & TMT (Telecommunications, Media, and Technology), BioTech, Energy, CleanTech, Material Science, Medical Devices & Hospital Services, and Oncology. By channeling capital into these sectors, they aim to contribute positively to the technology landscape, especially where it can make a substantial impact on society and the environment.

Their investment philosophy is centered on the belief that aligning with companies that use technology as a key competitive edge can lead to sustainable growth and long-term value creation. This philosophy extends across the digital, health, and clean technology sectors and they remain open to exploring additional fields as new opportunities arise. Targeting investment opportunities primarily in Europe, their Fusion fund specifically looks at opportunities with a significant China strategy.

Capricorn Partners boasts over three decades of experience, managing assets worth €450 million, backed by a team of 26 experts, and covering four different sectors. They actively integrate quoted and private investments through their Quest for Growth platform, balancing the portfolio to achieve diversified growth.

As an independent fund manager, they prioritize Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles to ensure that their investments are responsible and contribute to a better future.