Duke Street Capital

About The Fund

Duke Street Capital is a European private equity firm based in London, United Kingdom, specializing in mid-market investments. They have over 25 years of experience in investing in mature, Western European businesses with a strategic focus on four core sectors: Consumer, Healthcare, Industrials & Engineering, and Services. Duke Street typically invests in companies with an enterprise value ranging from €50m to €350m. Their investment strategy centers around identifying unique opportunities and adding value to each business they acquire, aiming to transform the prospects of these companies. They engage in exclusive, complex deals that may not attract other investors but exhibit underlying growth potential. Duke Street accelerates the growth of their portfolio companies organically and through acquisitions while building strong relationships between their firm, the CEOs of their portfolio companies, and their Operating Partners. In the Consumer sector, they have extensive experience ranging from restaurants to gaming, leisure and retail management. In Healthcare, Duke Street has invested around €700m since 1997, focusing on defensible businesses with high-value products and services with potential for consolidation. The Industrials & Engineering sector includes investments in aerospace, defense, and manufacturing with a focus on operational transformation. In Services, they target businesses poised for rapid growth and operational improvement. Duke Street integrates environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations into their investment decision-making, aiming to create more sustainable and successful companies. They are signatories to the Initiative Climate International (iCI), which demonstrates their commitment to addressing climate risks and reducing carbon emissions. Duke Street's investor base includes traditional funds, co-investment mandates, and global investors from North America and Europe. Over the years, Duke Street has invested over €3bn in more than 50 companies and consistently delivered strong returns.