Reference: 15572 New Head of Origination, Pan European Small-Cap Buyout Fund, Zurich, Switzerland Private Equity 5 - 10 years About our client Our client is a specialized private equity investor, known for their original approach to unlocking value in the European, small-cap buyout market. Founded by seasoned private equity professionals with deep roots in the DACH and UK markets, the firm was established to offer institutional investors access to off‑market, lower mid‑market opportunities that are typically overlooked by traditional mid‑large cap funds. Their strategy focuses on investing alongside Independent Sponsors /first‑time funds, supporting the acquisition of high‑quality, often under‑the‑radar businesses, rather than participating in standard competitive auctions. These transactions are predominantly sourced on a proprietary basis, requiring a proactive approach to networking within the sponsor ecosystem and the ability to identify high potential situations. Following the suc...