Compass Partners International

Investor type

PE

Founded

1997

AUM

$100 M

Location

New York, New York, United States

Investment Ticket

$100+ m

Investment Stage

Series B Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

North America Europe
Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026

Profile

Compass Partners International is a private equity firm based in London and New York, established in 1997. The firm specializes in secondary direct transactions, acquiring multiple assets in portfolios or special situations. The team, composed of individuals with deep operating experience, works closely with management teams to realize untapped potential and deliver sustainable growth. Compass is known for its ability to navigate transaction complexity efficiently, reducing bureaucracy to ensure swift decision-making.

Compass focuses on sectors like industrial, technology, healthcare services, and consumer products. Their transaction sizes range from €100m to €750m, and they operate primarily in North America and Europe. The firm manages investments across portfolios, with a distinct focus on complex situations. Their total assets under management are not explicitly stated.

Notable portfolio companies include Infinitas Learning - educational publishing, Rodenstock - eyewear manufacturer, The Protocol Group - human capital services, Limoni - personal products, and Aquam - water infrastructure solutions. The firm emphasizes its strategic partnerships and focuses on achieving transformational outcomes through trusted relationships with management teams, which contributes to their industry-leading returns.

Industry

Business Services (B2B) Consumer Products Technology HealthTech Consumer Services (B2C) Healthcare Services Industrial Financial Services SaaS Software

Compass Partners International Funds

Name Type
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Industry
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Stage
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Region
Size AUM Launch date
Core Capital Partners II
Private Equity (PE)
Business Services (B2B)
Financial Services
SaaS
Software
Technology
Series B
Late Stage (Series C+)
Europe
$5-10 m
$100 M
September 2015

Contacts

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FAQs about Compass Partners International

Compass Partners International is a private equity firm. It backs companies at Series B and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $100+ m.
Compass Partners International is located in New York, New York, United States.
Compass Partners International was founded in 1997.
Compass Partners International invests in companies and startups in Business Services (B2B), Consumer Products, Technology, HealthTech, Consumer Services (B2C), Healthcare Services, Industrial, Financial Services, SaaS, Software.
Compass Partners International invests in companies and startups in North America, Europe.
Compass Partners International invests in companies and startups at Series B, Late Stage (Series C+).
Compass Partners International usually invests $100+ m on average.
Compass Partners International has around $100m assets under management.
Compass Partners International last fund was created/launched in 2015-09-15
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