Charme Capital Partners

Charme Capital Partners is a European mid-market private equity firm dedicated to supporting management teams and shareholders in achieving transformational change, fostering growth, and facilitating international expansion. The firm invests in businesses across Europe with an enterprise value ranging from €100 million to €500 million. With a strategic presence in key European financial hubs, Charme Capital Partners leverages its entrepreneurial culture and local teams to identify and nurture promising investment opportunities.

Founded in 2003 by Luca and Matteo Cordero di Montezemolo, Charme Capital Partners originated as Montezemolo & Partners SGR S.p.A., establishing a strong foundation in the private equity landscape. The firm has successfully raised several funds, including Charme I, Charme II, Charme III, and Charme IV, with the latter launched in 2021 with total commitments of €850 million. This consistent fundraising success underscores the firm's ability to attract a diverse base of institutional LPs and prominent global industrialists, which is crucial for sourcing new opportunities and supporting portfolio companies.

Charme Capital Partners has a diverse portfolio spanning various sectors. Notable investments include stakes in companies like Gruppo Animalia, Prism Medical UK, OCS Officine Costruzioni Speciali, and Veritas Intercontinental. The firm has also been involved in significant transactions such as the sale of a stake in Bellco and investments in the Witherslack Group, a leading provider of specialist education and care. These investments highlight the firm's focus on market-leading companies with strong international growth prospects across Italy, the UK, and Spain.

The firm's leadership team includes experienced professionals such as Matteo di Montezemolo, CEO and Managing Partner, and Luigi Sala, Partner. The team's expertise covers various aspects of private equity, from origination and execution of transactions to portfolio management and financial oversight, as demonstrated by Matteo Facoetti, the CFO. Charme Capital Partners emphasizes close collaboration with management teams, providing strategic capital and operational expertise to drive long-term value creation.