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Hilco Capital
Hilco Capital executes complex European carve-outs and turnarounds, targeting distressed corporate divisions conventional private equity overlooks.
Hilco Capital
Hilco Capital operates as a specialist European turnaround and special-situations investor, executing buyouts in complex corporate environments. The firm focuses on non-core carve-outs from large corporates and underperforming businesses requiring operational restructuring. Its mandate spans manufacturing, industrials, consumer goods, and business services, deploying capital in situations where immediate operational intervention can stabilize and restore value. The firm structures acquisitions through direct control deals, targeting established businesses with revenue typically between £20 million and £200 million that are underperforming or stranded within larger parent companies. Hilco Capital also pursues management buyouts and successions where operational improvement is the primary value lever. The team works alongside operating partners to execute rapid turnaround plans post-acquisition, addressing working capital, supply chain, and go-to-market weaknesses. Hilco Capital draws on the broader Hilco Global network of asset valuation and disposition experts, though the London team operates with independent European investment authority. The firm maintains a lean team of investment professionals and turnaround operators, focused exclusively on the UK and Western European mid-market. Its deal flow is proprietary, sourced through direct relationships with corporate development teams and restructuring advisors. Hilco Capital's structural advantage lies in its exclusive focus on operationally complex deals that deter standard private equity funds. While most generalist buyout firms lack the in-house restructuring capability to underwrite distressed carve-outs, Hilco Capital runs these acquisitions as hands-on turnarounds, combining acquisition capital with embedded operational management.
General information
Firm type
Generalist
Year founded
—
AUM
Undisclosed
Location
Region
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
City
London
Corporate office
London, United Kingdom
Frequently asked questions
What distinguishes Hilco Capital from generalist European private equity firms?
Hilco Capital exclusively targets operationally distressed situations and complex carve-outs that require immediate hands-on turnaround management post-acquisition. Most generalist PE funds lack the embedded restructuring operators and asset disposition expertise that Hilco brings. The firm underwrites deals other buyers cannot price because of operational instability, making its pipeline non-competitive with standard auction processes.
How does Hilco Capital source its deal flow?
The firm sources primarily through direct corporate relationships—engaging with corporate development teams, chief restructuring officers, and sell-side advisors handling non-core divestitures. Many targets are divisions that parent companies have already decided to exit but cannot sell through conventional auctions because of deteriorating performance. Proprietary sourcing is central to the strategy.
Is Hilco Capital connected to the broader Hilco Global network?
Hilco Capital is part of the Hilco Global group, which operates worldwide in asset valuation, monetization, and advisory services. However, Hilco Capital operates with independent European investment authority from its London headquarters, making its own acquisition and portfolio decisions while accessing Hilco Global's valuation and disposition capabilities where relevant.
What size and stage of companies does Hilco Capital target?
The firm targets established mid-market businesses with revenue generally between £20 million and £200 million, located in the UK and Western Europe. Targets include corporate carve-outs, underperforming subsidiaries, and businesses facing succession or operational distress where immediate restructuring can restore viability. Hilco does not invest in early-stage, venture, or minority positions.
Does Hilco Capital manage committed discretionary funds or invest on a deal-by-deal basis?
Publicly available information on Hilco Capital's fund structure is limited. The firm structures its investments through direct control acquisitions, but its specific fund vehicles—whether committed capital funds or deal-by-deal co-investment structures—have not been reported in detail in the public record.
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