Tikehau Capital
Asset Manager Private Equity Est. 2004
USD 58B
Estimated FUM
- Type
- Asset Manager
- HQ
- Paris, Ile-de-france, France
- Founded
- 2004
- Focus
- Financial Services · Healthcare & Life Sciences · Technology
About
Tikehau Capital is a global alternative asset management group with €52.8 billion in AUM, investing across private equity, credit, real estate, and other strategies.
Strategies
Buyout
Special Situations
Investment Focus
Across the firm
Sources
Profile sources
- tikehaucapital.com — Financial Services, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Technology
Investment Criteria
Investment Stages
Stages
Growth
Investment Geographies
Primary Markets
France
Coverage
Country-focused Regions
Europe
Coverage is a guide only.
Location
Office Presence
1 country
France
1 known office
Paris, Ile-de-france, France (HQ)
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