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Athena Private Equity
Athena Private Equity focuses on growth capital and buyout investments in small and medium-sized companies. It primarily invests in energy, materials,...
Athena Private Equity
Athena Private Equity focuses on growth capital and buyout investments in small and medium-sized companies. It primarily invests in energy, materials, industrials, healthcare, financial, information technology, telecommunications, and utilities sectors. The firm targets companies in France, Greece, Italy, Spain, and Portugal.
General information
Firm type
Asset Manager
Year founded
2022
Location
Region
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
City
London
Corporate office
London, United Kingdom
Principals
Neil Hutchinson
Managing Partner
Paul Carew
Managing Partner
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who makes investment decisions at Athena Private Equity?
Neil Hutchinson and Paul Carew, both managing partners, jointly make all investment decisions. Hutchinson's background includes founding and scaling technology companies, while Carew spent years at McKinsey and in corporate development roles. The pair work closely on every deal and sit on the boards of portfolio companies.
How does Athena source its deals?
Athena relies on a proprietary network built by its two managing partners — including founder and operator relationships from their time at Forward Partners, McKinsey alumni, and UK intermediary channels. The firm reported screening over 400 opportunities in its first year, sourcing primarily through direct outreach to founder-led SMEs and through longstanding advisory relationships.
Does Athena participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
Athena invests exclusively through direct deals. The firm was structured around a concentrated portfolio of 6 to 8 platform companies, with follow-on capital reserved for add-on acquisitions and growth investments within those platforms. The fund does not allocate to third-party managers.
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