Keyhaven Capital Partners

Keyhaven Capital Partners is an independent London-based private equity firm exclusively focused on the European lower mid-market since 2003. The firm has developed a unique investment strategy, accessing private companies in partnership with best-in-class local sponsors or on its own, providing flexible and creative solutions for capital needs — including primary co-investments, direct secondaries, and continuation vehicles. Since inception, Keyhaven has invested or advised on investments worth in excess of €2.2 billion, representing over 65 transactions across Europe. Keyhaven's core strength lies in its ability to think independently, often as a first mover with a team or strategy. The firm targets businesses with enterprise values typically below €100 million, where deal flow is relationship-driven rather than auction-led. A central pillar of the approach is alignment: Keyhaven seeks transactions where management and sponsor partners have significant skin in the game, ensuring shared incentives and attractive entry pricing. The team of 23 professionals hails from 16 countries and speaks 20 languages, enabling deep local market access across the continent.