We invest in the next generation of food service operators to help them build exceptional businesses.
Sector Specialists
Capdesia is an investment firm exclusively focused on European branded restaurant chains. We provide tailored capital solutions and unparalleled industry expertise in support of domestic and international expansion, add-on acquisitions, buyouts, recapitalisations and other complex situations.
Consumer Food Service Revolution
The European restaurant landscape is evolving rapidly, driven by changing demographics, busier lifestyles, globalisation and technology, a trend only being exacerbated by the Covid-19 pandemic. This provides a huge opportunity for investment in a new generation of food service companies capable of offering tastier, healthier foods, fast speed of service and convenience at affordable prices.
Unparalleled Expertise and Resources
We only invest in restaurants and related businesses, that’s all we do and have been doing that for over 15 years. We believe that our sector focus, deep operational expertise, on-the-ground resources and extensive industry relationships set us apart from more generalist investment firms.
16 investment and operations professionals averaging 20+ years of private equity and restaurant chain management experience across Europe and internationally.
Strong investment track-record totalling US$1.3 billion of equity and debt including US$680 million invested in over 70 restaurant companies.
Combined IRR of 34.3% (3.0x) on equity investments and 11.2% (1.4x) on debt investments since 2003.
Supported the operations and growth of 46 restaurant brands across more than 3,600 stores.
* as of 31st December 2023
‘Food is our common ground, a universal experience ’
- James Beard