Havn's Strategy
Havn's investment strategy targets lower middle market European companies driving the Energy Transition in Support of Climate Change Mitigation. Investment targets must demonstrate the potential to deliver substantial environmental impact, specifically focussing on CO₂e emission avoidance and carbon reduction targets.
Sustainable and environmentally friendly sources of power, reducing reliance on fossil fuels.
Renewable Energy
Transitioning energy-consuming sectors and integrating electrical power, fostering a more interconnected and resilient energy system.
Electrification
Enhancing the productivity of energy use and minimising energy consumption, promoting a more environmentally sustainable society.
Energy Efficiency
Our Investment Themes
Havn is a thematic investor, investing behind the Energy Transition; a multi-decade opportunity driven by the need to address climate change, reduce fossil fuel dependency and create a more sustainable, resilient energy system.
Where We Invest & Investment Criteria
Havn Capital sits between Growth Equity and Buyout, investing in companies sitting in the European lower middle market.
Investment targets will be high growth companies with differentiated offerings and proven, scalable business models. Havn invests in service-based companies, technology and equipment providers, and software solutions driving the Energy Transition.
Deal type:
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Control investments
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Typically founder-led companies seeking a growth or buyout partner
Characteristics:
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Headquartered in Northern or Western Europe
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EBITDA between €2 – 6m at investment
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Cashflow positive
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Proven business model
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Substantial growth opportunity
Impact:
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Contributes to Climate Change Mitigation
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Potential to deliver substantial environmental impact, specifically focussing on CO₂e emission avoidance and carbon reduction targets
Havn integrates industry-leading practices, a conscious impact-driven culture, and a comprehensive toolkit to empower each company to achieve its maximum impact and value creation potential.
Partnering with management to devise a roadmap which delineates critical levers of value creation, setting clear milestones and defining responsibilities. Our approach is multifaceted, scaling companies through organic growth and inorganic means, with digital excellence as a priority.
As an active partner to our portfolio companies’ management teams, we will embark on a journey to accelerate profitable growth and support each company to reach its full impact and value creation potential. Our collaborative partnership approach with our portfolio companies is predicated on transparency and joint prioritisation.
How We Drive Growth
