Active Capital Company B.V.

About The Fund

Active Capital Company is a hands-on private equity firm with a focus on transforming small- and medium-sized companies to realize their full potential. They primarily invest in businesses with headquarters in the Netherlands or Germany, specifically targeting companies with revenues between €10M and €100M. The industries they focus on include production, (technical) wholesale, business services, software, business solutions, hardware and manufacturing, energy, logistics and distribution, healthcare and wellness, and investment management. This approach is firmly grounded in Active Capital Company's investment thesis, which is centered around equity investments, particularly in terms of expansion and Management Buy-Outs/Management Buy-Ins (MBO/LBO). Their investment strategy is characterized by three main drivers: geographic expansion, sustainability, and innovation. They aim for sustainable returns through geographic growth by establishing new facilities and sales teams globally, accelerating growth through investment in innovation, product development and add-ons, and enhancing sustainability to achieve higher profitability while focusing on people, environment, and culture. Their portfolio consists of companies across various countries, with around 1,271 employees and a total of €184M assets under management across four funds. Throughout their investment lifecycle, they maintain an approach that consists of transaction execution, strategic transformation, and finally, positioning for exit. Active Capital Company's team is composed of professionals from diverse backgrounds, ranging from office managers to senior advisors, partners, and investment managers, collaborating to execute their investment philosophy and support their portfolio companies effectively. Additionally, they promote transparency and encourage their companies to focus on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) topics, aiming to reduce business impact on these issues and transition business models for sustainable future market dynamics.