Falko Westphalen

Chequers is an active private equity investment manager specialized in acquiring controlling stakes in mid-market French companies through LBO transactions. They also participate in shareholder restructuring operations and invest in expansion financing. Chequers seeks to acquire controlling minority or majority stakes in established companies with stable cash flow. They invest in traditional industries across sectors, avoiding technology and real estate. Chequers has invested in data processing, tax advisory, airborne cargo, specialized equipment, apparel, special material manufacture and distribution, vision correction, food manufacture, catering, healthcare and gaming. Chequers targets family-owned businesses and business units marked for spin-off from large corporations. The firm sources deals through their extensive and long-established network of contacts.

EMZ Partners invests in small and mid-sized companies located in Europe. The firm focuses on the B2B sector. It provides financing in the form of debt and equity for growth and buyout capital requirements with an investment size of EUR 15 - 150 million. The firm also acquires minority interest.

Functions as a College/University

Acts as an alternative investment manager