Lower Mid
Two ways to partner
Cervinvest Scale is a lower mid-cap strategy. It backs European companies with an equity ticket of €15m and above – through one of two complementary tracks. Founders choose the partnership that fits their ambition: keep control with FlexEquity, or build a platform with our buy-and-build capability.
Two tracks, one team
FlexEquity
MINORITY
FOUNDER-LED
Stake
Minority (10% – 49%)
Use
Growth capital, partial cash-out, recap
Instruments
Equity, Mezzanine, Prefered Shares, Bonds etc…
Control
Founder remains in the driver’s seat
Hold period
Flexible, 4 – 7 years
Best for
Founders not ready to sell
Buy & Build
MAJORITY
PLATFORM
Stake
Majority
Use
Platform creation in few pre-selected sectors
Control
Joint with management
Hold period
5 – 7 years
Best for
Companies ready to consolidate a market
Investment criteria
Equity ticket
€15m–€60m, with capacity for sizeable follow-on.
Geography
Europe – primary focus on France, Italy, Benelux.
Sectors
Pre-selected verticals where we have a defined thesis.
Time horizon
4 to 7 years.
