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