Kartesia

Profile

Kartesia is a European asset manager specializing in private corporate lending, headquartered in Europe. Founded in 2013, it was established by partners with over 20 years of experience in private credit investing. The firm has grown from a start-up into a significant player with over 50 professionals, focusing on providing tailor-made long-term liquidity and credit solutions to lower mid-market borrowers across Europe. Kartesia is distinct in its flexible investment strategy and commitment to ESG standards, aiming for responsible investments and long-term value creation.

Kartesia targets investments ranging from €10m to €150m, focusing on providing smart and bespoke financing solutions. The firm employs four complementary strategies to cater to various investment needs in Europe, with a strong emphasis on sustainability and downside protection. It has €8.2 billion in assets under management. Flexam Invest, known for asset-based financing in decarbonization, is a strategic partner where Kartesia holds a majority share.

Their portfolio includes notable companies such as TheBigWord - language services, Siat - automotive supply chain, SAS - agriculture, FormMed - health supplements, Green Mobility - eco-friendly transport, Intergrin - industrial services, and Optegra - eye healthcare. Kartesia's partnership-driven approach in lending is aimed at supporting growth objectives and value creation for their portfolio companies.