Mike Chen

Summit Partners invests in companies located across the globe. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of technology, healthcare & life sciences and growth products & services sectors. It provides financing for buyout, recapitalizations and growth transactions with an investment size of USD 10 - 500 million. The fund acquires majority or minority stakes.

Functions as a College/University

BC Partners focuses on leading buy-outs of larger businesses in the region and selectively outside Europe through its established network of offices in London, Paris, Hamburg, Milan and New York. The firm is an active, long-term manager that concentrates on large, multi-country transactions which typically have significant operations in Europe even when the principal place of business is elsewhere. They target a small number of companies, seeking a seat on the board of directors and partnering with management to implement the business plan and identify opportunities for value creation. BC Partners typically invests in high quality businesses which enjoy strong competitive positions in their industry. They focus on business fundamentals rather than sector specialization, placing particular value on pricing or cost leadership, demonstrated resilience to cycle downturns, profit improvement potential, and a high quality management team. The firm can invest over €2 billion per transaction and can contribute significant financial reserves to grow an acquired business.

Functions as a College/University

EMCCA invests in companies located in the United States. The firm focuses on the technology sector. It provides financing for buyout stage capital transactions. The firm also acquires controlling and minority interests.

EIM seeks to generate a return which is as high as is consistent with a goal of minimizing losses during adverse financial market periods. A basic goal is to avoid significant losses under all market conditions.