Novacel Joins the KPS Capital Partners Portfolio
Novacel Joins the KPS Capital Partners Portfolio and Strengthens Its Capabilities to Serve Its Customers
Novacel announces the completion of its partnership with KPS Capital Partners (KPS), a leading international industrial and financial investor.
As of May 19, 2026, Novacel has officially joined the KPS portfolio.
This transformative step marks a new phase of development for Novacel, with a clear objective: to sustainably enhance the value delivered to the markets it serves by accelerating innovation, industrial performance, and operational proximity on a global scale.
An industrial partner to support Novacel’s trajectory
KPS is a recognized player known for its in-depth expertise and ongoing investments in the manufacturing and industrial sectors. Active in Europe for over 15 years, KPS focuses on strengthening the competitiveness, operational excellence, and strategic positioning of the companies in its portfolio.
With more than 200 production sites in 21 countries and approximately 55,000 employees, KPS provides Novacel with enhanced access to leading industrial, operational, and financial resources, fostering reliability, investment capacity, and agility in a demanding industrial environment.
The transaction was led by KPS Mid-Cap, the entity dedicated to investments in the Small to Middle size companies segment that benefits from the global KPS platform's infrastructure, best practices, and experience.
A shared vision for the next stage of development
Following the transaction, Compagnie Chargeurs Invest retains a 17% minority stake in Novacel alongside KPS, reflecting its enduring confidence in the company’s strategy, teams, and growth prospects.
On this occasion, Michaël Fribourg, Chairman and CEO of Compagnie Chargeurs Invest, stated:
“ We are extremely proud of Novacel’s journey and the remarkable work of its teams, led by Philippe Denoix, over the past years. […] This next chapter will allow Novacel to better serve its client portfolio globally, innovate further, and deliver unmatched supply chain flexibility and responsiveness. […] ”
Pierre de Villeméjane, Partner and Co-Head of KPS Mid-Cap Investments, said:
“[…] Novacel’s strong brand, renowned R&D capabilities and commitment to quality, combined with KPS’ strategic, operational and financial resources, provide an ideal foundation for future growth.”
A clear ambition to serve Novacel’s customers
Philippe Denoix, Chairman and CEO of Novacel, stated:
“KPS Capital Partners’ investment in Novacel marks a decisive milestone. It gives us the means to accelerate our growth, strengthen our industrial excellence, and innovate even further, while remaining true to what makes us strong: our close relationship with our customers, the quality of our solutions, and the commitment of our teams. This new phase will enable us to sustainably support the evolution of our markets on an international scale.”
With the support of KPS Capital Partners, Novacel intends to consolidate its technical leadership and continue its development as a leading industrial player, capable of addressing increasingly complex technological, industrial, and logistical challenges.
