Ursataur Capital Management

About Ursataur Capital Management

Ursataur Capital Management, operating under the trade name Bencis, is a private equity fund based in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Established in 1999 by Zoran van Gessel and Jeroen Pit, Bencis has a committed approach to investing, focusing on supporting business owners and management teams in realizing their growth ambitions. With a specialization in equity investments, particularly in Management Buy-Outs (MBO) and Leveraged Buy-Outs (LBO), Bencis seeks to empower businesses that are steered by decisive entrepreneurs or management teams. The fund has a broad industry mandate, indicated simply as 'Other', which suggests a diverse investment portfolio. Bencis prides itself on its active partnership model, working closely with companies to enhance their value. The fund's expertise enables it to navigate the complexities of equity transactions to achieve successful outcomes for all stakeholders. As a testament to its success, the fund has facilitated substantial employment, with its cumulative investments employing a total of 12,500 people, and its invested businesses achieving a combined turnover of approximately EUR 2.3 billion. With additional offices in Brussels and Düsseldorf, Bencis not only asserts its presence in Amsterdam but also expands its reach across Europe. The fund's commitment to corporate responsibility is also evident through its engagement in ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) practices. Bencis embodies a culture of realized ambitions, and its name has become synonymous with committed entrepreneurship across its various investment ventures.