Penta Capital

Penta Capital is an independently owned private equity firm. Since its launch it has concentrated only on the mid-market, taking equity stakes in successful businesses.

Products and services

• Mid-market equity investment: buys into established companies.
• Deal support: brings sector knowledge to deal making and financing.
• Buy-and-build: helps portfolio companies grow through acquisitions.

Who it works with

The firm partners with management teams of mid-sized businesses. One quoted chief executive describes the team as focused on solutions and decisive. In March 2021 the firm invested in the broadband provider TalkTalk, alongside the London multi-asset manager Toscafund, in a public-to-private deal.

Key facts

• Founded: 1999.
• Ownership: independent.
• Focus: mid-market companies only.