Auster Capital

### Company OverviewAuster Capital was founded in 2020 as a collaboration between Rothschild & Co Merchant Banking and Jennifer Yu. It is an independent global private equity firm dedicated to investing in European businesses with an Asia angle. The firm's team boasts over 200 years of combined experience in the investment sector.### Goals and PhilosophyAuster aims to develop its portfolio through partnerships with entrepreneurs, family owners, management teams, corporates, and financial sponsors in the middle-market segment. It focuses on providing strategic advice and enhancing access to areas such as procurement, regulation, financing, and go-to-market strategies. The firm emphasizes speed and pragmatism in its investment approach, seeking to optimize regional expertise and create substantial value in its investments.### Investing ThesisAuster Capital's maiden fund size is $650 million, targeting European businesses with enterprise values ranging from �200 million to �1 billion. The firm makes equity investments ranging from �50 million to �150 million and targets a portfolio of 8-10 investments. Auster invests across the full equity spectrum, including majority buyouts, substantial minority stakes, replacement capital, growth equity, and structured instruments. The primary sectors of interest are Healthcare & Life Sciences, Industrial Technology, and Consumer Products.