Access Capital Partners

What is Access Capital Partners?

Access Capital Partners is an independent European fund manager and advisor established in December 1998. With offices in Paris, Brussels, London, Helsinki, and Munich, they focus on investing in private assets across Europe.

The firm manages and advises on private equity, private debt, and infrastructure funds and mandates, offering their clients exposure to primary funds, secondary transactions, and direct co-investments. They cater to a diverse investor base, which includes institutional investors and private clients.

Access Capital Partners has historically raised over 14.4 billion euros in funds and they work with a broad network of 350 investors supported by a dedicated team of 94 professionals. The firm's investment strategy covers smaller buy-outs, infrastructure, and private debt, concentrating on European small-cap buy-outs where they act as a lead investor.

They emphasize responsible investing and are a signatory of important initiatives since 2017, integrating sustainable and ESG practices into their investment process. Access Capital Partners employs a comprehensive approach by using 50 ESG & Principal Adverse Impact Indicators to guide their investment decisions. They have a notable presence in the IT and TMT sectors, as well as hardware and manufacturing, energy, clean technology, human resources, real estate and construction, and oil, gas and mining.

They are recognized for their involvement in European infrastructure, offering some of the greatest opportunities for their investors. In terms of investment size, their fund's investment range is consistent, with both minimum and maximum investment amounts set at 8,640,000 euros.

The firm's unique selling propositions include expertise in acting as a lead investor in European small-cap buy-outs, a strong commitment to sustainability, and an extensive European network, which allows them to identify and capitalize on investment opportunities for their clients.