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    BC Partners
    Private Equity, Private Credit, Real Estate

    BC Partners

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    "European alternative investment manager"

    Founded 1986 London, United Kingdom CEO: Michael Hirsch
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    Founded in 1986 by John Batten and Simon Taylor, BC Partners grew from a mid-cap buyout specialist into a major force managing over $40 billion in assets. The firm operates across private equity, private credit, and real estate sectors with offices in London, New York, Paris, Hamburg, and Madrid. Since its inception, the company has executed 113 private equity deals that generated a cumulative enterprise value of €145 billion for its portfolio companies.

    The firm distinguishes itself through long-term holding periods and deep sector expertise rather than financial engineering alone. Its investment strategy targets mid-to-large cap businesses in consumer, healthcare, industrials, and technology. While specific annual revenue figures remain undisclosed as a private entity, the scale of its asset under management signals a significant market position in the global finance landscape.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Who owns BC Partners?
    BC Partners is a privately held firm founded in 1986 by John Batten and Simon Taylor. It is currently led by CEO Michael Hirsch and Chairman David Sainsbury, with ownership retained by its partners and investors.
    How much money does BC Partners manage?
    The firm manages over $40 billion in assets across private equity, credit, and real estate strategies. Since founding, it has generated €145 billion in total enterprise value for its portfolio companies.
    Is BC Partners still involved with LIV Golf?
    As of November 2026, BC Partners withdrew a planned $300 million rescue deal but subsequently reported seeking a $50 million loan to attempt seizing control of LIV Golf from the Saudi PIF before 2027.
    What industries does BC Partners invest in?
    BC Partners focuses on mid-to-large cap businesses across diverse sectors including consumer, healthcare, industrials, and technology, utilizing both equity buyouts and direct lending strategies.
    Where is BC Partners headquartered?
    BC Partners is headquartered in London, United Kingdom, with additional major offices in New York, Paris, Hamburg, and Madrid to support its pan-European and North American investment activities.

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    Company Info

    Founded
    1986
    Founder
    John Batten, Simon Taylor
    CEO
    Michael Hirsch
    Headquarters
    London, United Kingdom
    Industry
    Private Equity, Private Credit, Real Estate
    Founders
    John Batten, Simon Taylor
    Assets Under Management
    $40 billion+
    Total Enterprise Value Generated
    €145 billion
    Number of Deals Executed
    113
    Chairman
    David Sainsbury

    Official Website

    www.bcpartners.com

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