PAI Partners · Paris France

PAI Partners has its fingers in a lot of pies. The private equity firm comprises some 18 partners that manage and advise private equity funds capping out at about €11 billion ($14 billion). The firm typically invests in medium- to large-sized public or private business buyouts in Europe, targeting the consumer goods, chemicals, building materials or construction, media, health care, and financial services sectors. Key portfolio companies include dairy product leader Yoplait, building materials supplier Xella, and Italian apparel retailer Gruppo Coin. It also holds a stake in Hansen, a natural food ingredients maker. PAI has offices in London, Madrid, Milan, Munich, Luxembourg, and Paris. To read the full description, subscribe now.