European Investment powerhouse, Equistone Partners Europe Limited, has taken a major stake in Breteche Insurtie Group. The investment firm has a large client portfolio and is managed by 33 of the top European investors from Germany, Switzerland, the UK, and France. The individual fund that is to take ownership on Breteche is their Equistone Partners Europe Fund IV. Breteche Industrie Group offers a wide variety of suppliers and manufacturing in a range of products including cosmetics. Breteche was formally owners by Azulis Capital, Daniel Brefort, and Unigrains. Cerea Capital co-invested in this deal.
Breteche Industrie Group is a diverse company. The French supplier and manufacturer offers production equipment for the cosmetic industry, pharmaceuticals, and agro-food industry. Founded in 1988, the company currently is based in Germany, France, and the Czech Republic with about 800 employees. When it comes to the cosmetic industry, Breteche offers a wide variety in equipment for homogenisers and mixers. Since its start, the company has worked to build its global recognition and expertise in its housing industries.
With the funding from Equistones, Breteche has plans of growth and acquisitions. The company has hopes in acquiring similar complementing companies and develop its sales throughout the global market. Equistone noticed progress in the companies performance in “challenging markets,” along with their “impressive track record.”
With Equistone’s world presence, Breteche has the ability to grow rapidly throughout numerous markets. Guillame Jacqueau, Arnaud Thomas, and Gregoire Schlumberger represented Equistone in the deal. Equistone plans to invest €25m and €125m in businesses for this coming year.
By Samara Freschman