Montagu Private Equity, established in 1968, is a mid-market private equity firm headquartered in Senningerberg, Luxembourg, with significant offices in London, Frankfurt, Paris and New York. Managing about €11 billion, it pursues transactions with enterprise values from €200 million to €1 billion. The firm’s motto—honesty, humility, excellence and courage—shapes a collaborative culture among over 150 professionals. Montagu specializes in management buyouts and carve-outs of established businesses, working side by side with teams to pursue steady growth and operational improvement.
The firm targets companies providing essential products or services in markets with stable demand. Its five focus sectors are healthcare, financial sector services, critical data, digital infrastructure and education. Montagu has completed more than 30 carve-out transactions since 2002, partnering with management to refine strategy, enhance processes and support commercial expansion. By taking control positions, the firm works on improving operations, strengthening balance sheets and pursuing add-on acquisitions when relevant.
While battery technology is not a core sector, Montagu integrates environmental, social and governance analysis across its portfolio. It is carbon neutral plus in its own operations, has set targets through the Science Based Targets initiative and is a signatory to the UN Principles for Responsible Investment. Wireless Logic, a majority-owned IoT connectivity platform, uses validated science-based targets and supports applications in smart grids, micro-mobility and industrial optimization, aiding the transition to cleaner energy systems. Portfolio companies are expected to develop action plans, report greenhouse gas emissions annually and pursue ongoing reductions. Montagu encourages disclosure in line with frameworks such as the UN Global Compact and offers support for governance and risk management processes.
