Active Capital Company

What is Active Capital Company?

Active Capital Company is a private equity fund that specializes in investing in small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a headquarters in the Netherlands or Germany. They focus on companies with annual revenues ranging from €10M to €100M, actively engaged in manufacturing, (technical) wholesale, or business services. Their investment philosophy is rooted in actualizing full potential through active transformation, underpinned by a commitment to passion, entrepreneurship, and results.

Their investment trajectory follows three phases: Transaction, Transformation, and Positioning & Exit, with a hands-on approach that typically includes spending four days per week on portfolio companies to implement the ACC standards, thus realizing growth. Active Capital Company prides themselves on geographic expansion, innovation, and sustainability, aiming to create sustainable returns based on these value drivers.

They attempt to expand the geographical presence of their portfolio companies, accelarate growth through innovation in product development and add-ons, and integrate sustainability to achieve higher profitability and invest in people, the environment, and culture. The company boasts of managing assets worth €184M across four different funds, supporting 3711 employees across 10 companies in 11 countries.

They have developed and adhere to 'The ACC Way,' which involves thorough criteria examination for investment opportunities, diligent execution of due diligence, strategic drafting of 100-day plans post-investment, and a focused approach towards strategic decision-making to optimize exit positioning.

ESG considerations are fundamental to their strategy, and they stress transparency, impact reduction, and transitioning business models towards sustainable practices. In addition to their investment activities, Active Capital Company is committed to societal and environmental causes as evidenced by their support for the Timbo Africa Foundation, engaged in wildlife protection and cancer research funding.

What they say:

We are an investment company.

What we look for: We invest in small and medium businesses with a focus on impact.