Investment Strategy
Mansard Special Opportunities is a specialized unit of Whitestones dedicated to invest in underperforming or unloved businesses in Europe and the MENA region.
The investment strategy is to create value by repositioning the businesses. We apply our deep operational and financial expertise to transform and improve the businesses we invest in.
Financial expertise
We apply our transactional and structuring expertise to handle complex transactions and deliver solutions to sellers and stakeholders
Operational expertise
With our hands-on approach and out of the box thinking we identify and execute operational transformation required to turnaround and improve businesses
Access to world-class knowledge & networks
We onboard industry experts to lead problem solving. We invest in external resources to ensure best-in-class improvement of the business model. We open doors and bring in our connections in industries, politics and professional services firms to get expert advice when needed
Ethical Transaction Partners
Mansard Special Opportunities objective is to bring long-lasting operational improvements to businesses.
We typically identify investment requirements into the operations as well as restructuring measures that will create in the long term a highly effective and optimised company.
Flexible Out-of-the-box Partners
Working with Sellers
a seller-friendly and flexible M&A process, which can be expedited in a few weeks
Best interest for businesses
a robust and financed recovery plan to reach long-term stabilization of the business model and of employment
Aligned with Stakeholders
Attractive and unmatched alignment of incentives and share of value creation