Halcyon Equity Partners GP S.à r.l. announces the launch of the private equity fund based in Luxembourg, Halcyon Equity Partners S.C.A. SICAR (the “Fund”), with a first closing of € 115.5 million raised over a nine-month period and a targeted final closing of € 160 million by the end of 2024.
Halcyon Equity Partners S.C.A. SICAR will invest in Greek non-listed mature Scale-up SMEs and Small Mid-cap companies with strong management teams depicting a competitive edge and a scalable business model, with an organic and/or inorganic growth potential.
The Fund’s investment strategy seeks to identify investment opportunities that are driven by innovation and entrepreneurship, while focusing on implementing a strong value-creation roadmap for the investee companies, accelerating their growth and delivering superior value to all stakeholders.
A key aspect of the Fund’s 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.
Halcyon Equity Partners S.C.A. SICAR is backed by private and institutional investors, including the European Investment Fund (EIF) and the Hellenic Development Bank of Investments (HDBI).
Halcyon Equity Partners GP S.a.r.l. acts as the General Partner of the Fund and is managed by Eleni Bathianaki, Lykourgos Galanopoulos and Yannis Bathianakis, professionals with extensive experience in the investment field in Greece and internationally.
Ms. Eleni Bathianaki stated: “We would like to thank our investors for their trust and support in our team. There is a clear investment opportunity for Greek companies with disruptive, innovative, resilient products and services to grow further and expand internationally. Greece has become an investment destination and we are proud to be able to provide growth capital locally to enhance global impact.”