Access Capital Partners
About

Overview

 

About us

Overview

 

Founded in 1998, Access Capital Partners provides investment solutions for institutional clients through collective multi-manager and co-investment funds as well as segregated accounts across two areas of expertise: Small Cap Buy-outs and Infrastructure​​​​. 

Building on its local presence in France, Germany, the United Kingdom, Benelux and the Nordic countries, the firm has gained extensive knowledge and exhaustive coverage of these two market segments.

Our team is fully committed to integrating Environmental, Social and Governance best practices into its investment strategies, acknowledging that a responsible investment approach partially mitigates investment risk and enhances long-term returns.

 

Our history

Company timeline

 
2025

Access launches its first Emerging Managers fund, Access Capital Fund X Growth Buy-out Europe and ACIF Infrastructure III

2024

Signature of UN Global Impact

2023

Final closing of Access Secondary Fund

2022

First closing of Access Capital Fund IX Growth Buy-out Europe, Final closing of ACIF Buy-Out II, Final closing of ACIF Infrastructure II

2021

Final closing of ACF Infrastructure II, First closing of Access Capital Fund Secondary 2021, Final closing of Access Capital Fund VIII Growth Buy-out Europe

2020

First closing of ACIF Buy-out II, First closing of ACIF Infrastructure II, Final closing of Access Capital Fund III, Adherence to the GRESB & TCFD principles

2019

First closing of 8th generation Small cap Buy-out Fund of funds, ​​​​First closing of 2nd generation Infrastructure Fund of funds

2018

Final closing of ACIF Infrastructure I

2017

Final closing of ACF Infrastructure Fund of funds

2016

Access raises its first Infrastructure Fund of funds

2013

Access sets up an independent team for co-investments in ​​​​Small cap Buy-outs,

Access establishes a dedicated Infrastructure investment activity

2010

Access acquires Pohjola Private Equity Fund

2008

As a Responsible Investor, Access becomes a signatory of the UN-PRI

2002

Access becomes a provider of tailored solutions to institutional investors through single client mandates

1999

First Smaller Buy-out Fund of funds is launched

1998

Access Capital Partners is founded




 

Expertise

Overview

 

Investment programs managed by Access have consistently focused on small and mid-cap market segments in Europe.

We have established dedicated teams for each of our business lines.

 

 

 

Our Fund offering

1

Our Fund offering

Multi-manager Funds

 


Our multi-manager strategy provides privileged access to carefully selected, high-performing funds across primary and secondary markets. Through a disciplined and rigorous due diligence process, we deliver enhanced diversification and optimised portfolio construction.

Investors, who face capital constraints, lack internal resources, or want exposure to the small or mid-cap private markets, select multi-manager funds in order to benefit from the following key advantages:

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  • Pro-active sourcing of fund investment opportunities
  • Professional commercial, financial, legal, and fiscal due diligence
  • Access to the most sought-after funds
  • Adequate geographic, sector, and vintage diversification
  • Negotiation of favourable terms and conditions
  • Monitoring of fund managers and portfolio companies 

 

2

Our Fund offering

Co-investment Funds

 


Our direct co-investment funds offer direct exposure to European SMEs and infrastructure assets with attractive growth profiles through a disciplined investment strategy.

Investments are typically carried out alongside established European Buy-out and Infrastructure fund managers. These co-investments originate primarily from Access’ unparalleled market coverage and longstanding relationships with a broad network of fund managers across the Buy‑out and Infrastructure segments.

We proactively engage early in the assessment of investment opportunities, collaborating closely with lead investors. As an added value co-investor, our dedicated team leverage their expertise and insights, offering valuable perspectives, strategic advice, and a robust network of resources to enhance investment outcomes.

 

3

Our Fund offering

Tailor-made Segregated Accounts

 


Through our Segregated Account activity, we design bespoke portfolios aligned with the specific risk-return profiles, allocation preferences, and legal structures required by institutional clients. We ensure high-quality client relationship management through ongoing communication, market and regulatory monitoring, and customised reporting formats.