Chequers Closes Fund XVIII at EUR 1.2bn Target

Chequers Capital, a prominent mid-market buyout firm in Europe, has announced the successful final close of its Chequers Capital Fund XVIII at the target size of EUR 1.2 billion. This achievement reflects strong backing from both existing and new institutional investors spanning Europe, the US, and Asia. Known for its 30-year track record of delivering superior returns, Chequers has maintained a disciplined investment strategy focusing on primary buyouts in sectors such as Asset Light Industrials, Digital Services, and B2B Services within Western Europe. Despite economic uncertainties, the firm continues to efficiently deploy capital and provide liquidity for its limited partners. The fund has already completed five platform investments across its key sectors and regions. The closing was facilitated by the Goodwin Paris Private Investment Funds team, with significant contributions from a team led by Sarah Michel, focusing on fund formation, tax, and financing aspects.