Investment strategy

21 Partners acts as lead equity investor in the French and Italian mid-market represented by companies with an enterprise value in the range of € 50 to 500 million with a particular focus on those in the range of € 50 to 300 million.

21 Partners partners with growth companies having:

  • Experienced and eager management teams
  • Strong strategic positions in attractive markets
  • Credible development plans
  • Clear interest to benefit from the 21 expertise

21 Partners has long-term growth objectives:

  • Implement development strategies
  • Improve corporate governance
  • Support international development through the 21 network
  • Boost internal growth and build-up strategies

21 Partners has successfully demonstrated its ability to support company management and entrepreneurs in the execution of growth strategies, bringing extensive industrial and financial skills and capitalizing on a broad network of industrial relationships.

This ability to successfully partner with management teams / entrepreneurs and develop coherent cross-border growth strategies is enhanced by an exclusive relationship with the Benetton family, one of Europe’s leading industrial families.