CBPE Capital LLP

What is CBPE Capital LLP?

CBPE Capital LLP ("CBPE") is a London-based private equity firm with a history dating back to 1984 when it was founded as part of the Close Brothers Group. They specialize in making investments typically ranging from £10 million to £80 million in UK-headquartered businesses, with enterprise values up to £150 million. Their key industry sectors include software (SaaS, web marketplace, etc.), media, business solutions, FinTech and financial services, hardware and manufacturing, HealthTech and fitness, logistics and distribution, medical devices and hospital services, and consumer goods.

CBPE provides expertise in equity investments and specializes in expansion capital, management buyouts and buy-ins (MBO/MBI), turnaround situations, acquisitions, and early-stage funding. The firm's approach is centered on partnering with strong management teams to support growth and create value. They focus on sub-sectors where they believe they can leverage their experience to add significant value.

Over the years, CBPE has raised and managed a series of funds, with their eighth fund, CBPE Capital VIII, closing in 2010 with £405 million in capital commitments.

CBPE invests across various stages of a company's life cycle and supports their portfolio companies through international expansion, strategic mergers and acquisitions, sales optimization, technology transformation, advancing environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices, and enhancing talent across the board.

Having become independent of the Close Brothers Group in 2008 through a management buyout, CBPE is now entirely owned by its management team. The firm is committed to delivering substantial growth for their businesses and investors, and they are authorized and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority in the UK.