– AnaCap, a market-leading private equity firm focused on founders and entrepreneurial management teams, has completed the final close of its latest flagship fund, Buyout II
– The firm invests in lower mid-market Services, Software, and Technology businesses within the European financial ecosystem
– Buyout II was oversubscribed, reaching over €320 million in total commitments including co-investment
– This represents a 35% increase compared to Buyout I
– Total capital raised across the AnaCap platform now stands at approximately €1 billion since the leadership transition in 2022
– The succession was led by Managing Partner Nassim Cherchali, who has been with the firm since 2008 and has driven the strategy since 2016
– The leadership team also includes Victoria Millard Brown, Robert Massey, and Graeme Chaffe, alongside the promotion of Alberto Sainaghi
– Buyout II continues AnaCap’s pan-European lower mid-market buyout strategy within the financial ecosystem
– The fund attracted both new and existing investors, reflecting strong long-term investor relationships and confidence in the strategy
– Buyout II has already completed four platform investments
– The fund provides significant dry powder to pursue a growing pipeline of opportunities across target European markets
– Managing Partner Nassim Cherchali, stated the close marks a key milestone, reflects strong investor support, and positions the firm for continued deployment and growth into 2026 and beyond
