OVERVIEW
Franklin is a private investment holding specialized in the acquisition of under-performing small and medium-sized companies and under-managed non-core business units
We actively define tailor-made transaction structures and business continuity plans while supporting the operational improvement of our invested companies
WHY US
We are entrepeneurs taking full operational responsibility with the aim of building a better future for the companies we invest in
We value meritocracy and believe that everyone has the right to express their opinions and are encouraged to share them openly and often
We foster a test and learn approach because improving and refining one's views ultimately leads to long term and great success
What if...
INVESTMENT FOCUS
Small and Mid Caps
Industry Agnostic
Sales from EUR5m up to EUR50m for plateform acquisition
All industries except R&D-intensive and property-focused businesses
Geographical Location
Profitability
EBITDA below industry average, break even or negative
Western Europe with a focus on France, the United Kingdom and Italy
OUR METHODOLOGY
We are a situational experts
We establish a clean cut with the seller and turn verticaly intergrated business into standalone sme's
We provide a collaborative work culture, talking openly about problems and reaching decisions quickly
We bring active support and our expertise in operational turnaround and financing to management teams
We have access to a wide network of partners specialized in various industries
TYPICAL INvestment scenario
Franklin is a reliable partner for companies with scope for operational improvements
Companies in special situations
Companies with significant potential for operational improvement
Carve-out from larger companies or corporates
Management buy-outs/buy-ins
In many cases, the business unit to be divested is not a standalone company.
The starting point may be a single production site, which requires sales, R&D, and management structures before full independence can be achieved.
This is what we do
Talk To Us
Office
27 avenue de Tourville 75007 Paris
PHONE
+33 (0) 699 663 288
Email
contact@franklinvest.com
