Apera Asset Management

Investor type

PE / Debt fund

Founded

2016

AUM

$5 500 M

Location

London, England, United Kingdom

Investment Ticket

$50-100 m

Investment Stage

Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

Europe
Investor profile last updated: 13 October, 2026

Profile

Apera Asset Management is a private debt asset manager headquartered in London, United Kingdom, founded in 2016. The firm is dedicated to providing private capital solutions to lower mid-market companies across Western Europe. Apera's team consists of over 60 professionals distributed across four offices, bringing together more than 100 years of collective experience in private debt and equity. The firm distinguishes itself through its rigorous and disciplined approach to financing, focusing on bespoke solutions that support operational growth and long-term value creation.

Apera specializes in sectors such as Industrial, Consumer Products, Business Services (B2B), Technology, and Healthcare Services. The firm offers financing solutions including senior debt, loans, and secured debt, primarily targeting mid-market businesses in regions like DACH, the UK, Nordics, France, and Benelux. Apera's investment strategy is centered around partnering with experienced management teams and private equity sponsors to foster sustainable growth. The firm manages the Western Europe Private Debt Fund, although specific AUM details are not disclosed.

Notable investments by Apera include companies such as Impulsa, Drooms, IBB Institut für Berufliche Bildung, ABC Kochwerk, and Meyra Group. These investments highlight Apera's focus on supporting businesses with strong cash flow generation and market-leading positions in their respective segments.

Industry

Technology Industrial Healthcare Services Consumer Products Business Services (B2B)

Apera Asset Management Funds

Name Type
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Industry
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Stage
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Region
Size AUM Launch date
Apera Private Debt Fund III
Debt fund
Technology
Industrial
Healthcare Services
Consumer Products
Business Services (B2B)
Europe
$50-100 m
$3190 M
April 2025
Apera Private Debt Fund II
Debt fund
Technology
Industrial
Healthcare Services
Consumer Products
Business Services (B2B)
Europe
$50-100 m
$1397 M
July 2022

Contacts

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Klaus Petersen Partner, Chief Executive Officer of Apera
Partner, Chief Executive Officer of Apera
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Rob Shaw Partner & CFO
Partner & CFO
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FAQs about Apera Asset Management

Apera Asset Management is a private equity firm that also operates as a debt fund. It backs companies at Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $50-100 m.
Apera Asset Management is located in London, England, United Kingdom.
Apera Asset Management was founded in 2016.
Apera Asset Management invests in companies and startups in Technology, Industrial, Healthcare Services, Consumer Products, Business Services (B2B).
Apera Asset Management invests in companies and startups in Europe.
Apera Asset Management invests in companies and startups at Late Stage (Series C+).
Apera Asset Management usually invests $50-100 m on average.
Apera Asset Management has around $5 500m assets under management.
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