We unlock potential and realize growth opportunities
Bombyx’s prime focus is on companies that are early movers in large potential markets with products that address clear business needs.
These entrepreneurial companies have developed and are applying leading-edge textile-related technologies, as well as next-generation textile products.
Inflection Point Investing
The companies we work with are at an inflection point in their growth phase development and are typically privately held and founder led with revenues of €2 to €30 million, operating on a profitable or close to breakeven level.
Textile-Related Technologies and Next-Generation Products
Bombyx is focusing on the following appealing sectors where textile-related technologies and next-generation textile products and enablers are being applied.
Advanced Materials
Nanotechnology
Biotechnology
Advanced Manufacturing Technologies
ICT1 / IOT2 / AI3
1) ICT: information and communication technology
2) IOT: internet of things
3) AI: artificial intelligence
Tailor-Made Transactions
Bombyx’s growth capital transactions include primary and/or secondary equity investments, ranging between €2 and 9 million and beyond. Holding periods are typically between 5 and 7 years. We offer well-designed deal arrangements that can be partially adjusted to the individual needs of the target and its individuals.
Pan-European Strategy
Bombyx’s main geographic investment area is Europe. To a limited extent, Bombyx will additionally complement its portfolio with selected investments in Asia, mostly India.
Active Ownership Approach
Bombyx takes majority positions (under certain conditions minority positions) and acts as an active investor typically represented on the board of the target company.
Bombyx conducts itself as a working partner of the portfolio company to jointly contribute to robust value creation. The experience of the investment advisors’ team and the leverage of their external resources allow them to effectively support portfolio companies across all parts of the product value chain including strategic positioning, human resources, internationalization, operational improvements, strategic alliances and financial and transaction matters.