Investor Type | Firm |
Type of Fund | Venture Capital Fund |
Industries | Other |
Stages | Expansion, Later Stage, MBO/LBO, Turnaround, Special Situations, Going Private |
Investing | United States • United Kingdom • Germany • South Africa • Sweden • Switzerland • Portugal • Austria • Europe • Finland • Norway • Ireland • Greece |
Imbewu Capital Partners (Pty) Ltd., known on their website as Alchemy Partners, is a venture capital fund that specializes in debt and equity investments primarily in special situations across Europe. Established in 1997, the firm has a strong track record with over 200 transactions, indicating significant experience in the field. Their expertise lies in acquiring distressed debt, leading restructurings and refinancings, and providing equity for buy-outs, expansion, later-stage ventures, management buyouts/leveraged buyouts (MBO/LBO), turnaround situations, and going-private transactions. Alchemy Partners has demonstrated adaptability and proficiency in handling complex and challenging deal structures, which has allowed them to invest over 5 billion since their inception. The firm operates on the principle of achieving superior risk-adjusted returns and places an emphasis on working closely with management teams to create and grow value. They are adept at solving problems, making strategic investments, advising on difficult decisions, and facilitating change to improve business outcomes. With offices headquartered at 21 Palmer Street, London, SW1H 0AD, United Kingdom, they advise on 2.2 billion pounds of assets and have extended their reach to 14 countries within Europe. Their investment portfolio is diversified across a broad range of sectors and through various levels of capital structures. The team at Alchemy Partners includes a blend of partners, directors, and associates, all contributing to the collective expertise of the firm. Alchemy Partners has the support of various blue-chip investors, ensuring a solid financial base for their investment activities. As a pledge to social responsibility, they have been carbon neutral since 2022, demonstrating a commitment to environmental sustainability in their operations.