Approach

A Leading Growth Private Equity Fund investing in the Best of Greece

Growth
Halcyon Equity Partners invests in mature Scale-up and Growth SMEs & Small Mid-Caps in Greece by deploying growth capital. We focus on implementing a strong value-creation roadmap, accelerating the growth of our investment portfolio companies and delivering superior value to our investors.
Halcyon Equity Partners is an institutional investment platform of experienced professionals, deploying growth capital and providing strategic guidance to companies depicting a competitive edge and a scalable business model, with an organic and/or inorganic growth potential. We seek to identify investment opportunities that are driven by innovation and entrepreneurship. We are committed to create significant upside potential for all key stakeholders by leveraging the favourable economic environment in Greece and the attractiveness of the market as an investment destination. Halcyon Equity Partners targets the creation of a diversified investment portfolio in sectors with disruptive, innovative characteristics and transformation potential, by investing in identifying the best of Greece in each sector. A key aspect of our strategy is the promotion of a well-defined ESG framework, across all stages of the investment process, being committed to responsible and sustainable investment principles. Our reputable LP base, which consists primarily of strong international and domestic institutional investors, allows us to implement our compelling strategy.
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We work to achieve transformational results for investors and management teams.

In Halcyon we believe that it’s not only about capital contribution. Strategic guidance is vital in value creation. We view our relationship with management teams as true partnerships oriented around building value roadmaps that lead to growth and creating truly international organisations.

Halcyon’s added value at every stage in the deal cycle.

Origination

Identification of the key value creation drivers prior to the investment

Implementation

Implementation of a strong value-creation plan tailored to each investee

Active Management

Active management through operational experience and deep knowledge of the market dynamics

Mentoring

Mentoring and support of executives

Industry Advisors Team

Access to Industry Advisors Team and Investment Committee members to support in execution and monitoring of the company’s strategy

Access to International Investors

Access to international markets and business partners

ESG

Promotion of key ESG principles and sustainability features

Exit

Targeted exit path potential to international strategic or financial investors

Key Strategic Highlights

Flexible investment structures

Flexible investment structures (growth equity, buy-outs and co-lead local partner role)

Clear value creation roadmap

Clear value creation roadmap implemented together with the management teams

Focus on growth sectors

Focus on growth sectors with clear transformation dynamics and increased investor interest domestically and internationally

ESG framework

Establishment of a well-defined ESG framework, across all stages of the investment process

Investment Criteria

Our investments should align well with against Halcyon’s investment criteria
Growth potential

Mature scale up and growth companies with organic and/or inorganic growth potential

Ambitious management

Competent and ambitious management teams

Financial status

Solid financial status with the ability to leverage upon further strengthening of its capital base

Competitive advantages

Clear competitive advantages in their sectors

Resilient performance

Defensive characteristics in the sectors of focus with proven resilient performance

Clear roadmap

Clear roadmap for successful exits