Bombyx Capital Partners

Bombyx Capital Partners is a growth equity firm focused on sustainable value within advanced textile technology. It provides capital and partnerships to established companies offering innovative solutions across textile-related industries like advanced materials and manufacturing. The firm actively supports portfolio growth and transformation, targeting businesses at a critical inflection point.

Established in 2017, Bombyx was founded by Managing Partners Francesco Gherzi and Loek de Vries, with Laurent Aucouturier as Partner. This team of seasoned investors and former executives saw a distinct need for specialized capital and operational guidance for textile technology innovators. Their insight aimed to accelerate promising businesses toward sustainable leadership.

The firm partners with privately held, founder-led companies, typically with €1 to €30 million in revenue, demonstrating clear profitability. Bombyx's vision centers on realizing the market potential of advanced textile-related technologies and next-generation products. Through active ownership, the firm empowers portfolio companies to achieve operative, financial, and strategic objectives.