747 Capital

About 747 Capital

747 Capital is an investment firm focused on the small-cap end of the North American private equity market. We provide access to this market for institutional investors and ultra-high-net-worth families through both commingled funds and managed accounts. Our strategy is to capture the return potential resident within the North American small-cap private equity market through direct co-investments, secondary investments, and primary fund investments. 747 Capital seeks to meet with every small-cap buyout fund in its market. The typical small-cap buyout fund targeted by 747 Capital will have the following characteristics: - $50 – 350 million in LP capital - Geographic focus on the United States and/or Canada - Experienced investment professionals with a relevant, verifiable track record together - Growth, buyout, or turnaround investment style - Focus on cash flow positive companies with $10 – 100 million in enterprise value - Conservative use of leverage in transactions - Track record of control-oriented or significant minority investments - Proven ability to consistently and meaningfully unlock value in portfolio companies
People
  • Gijs van Thiel, Managing Partner