Joost Bakhuizen

Functions as a College/University

Kempen Investments's investment strategy focuses on medium-sized Dutch companies within a range of sectors such as services, trade, ICT and industry. They avoid sectors including HoReCa, commodities, local retail, real estate development and activities which they perceive as non-ethical. The firm invests both directly and through private equity funds. In their direct investments they favor family-owned companies and provide financing for MBOs, carve outs, shareholder restructuring and expansion capital through equity. They typically invest EUR 5-10 million in companies with over EUR 3 million in operating profit, and seek co-investors for larger deals. They may invest follow-on capital to fund acquisitions. In addition to significant growth potential, their investment criteria include a driven management team, a coherent strategy, a positive image and a strong, defensible market position. Kempen Investments generally acquires significant minority interests, between 20 and 50%. They do not get involved in daily operations and prefer an advisory role within their investee companies. They are long-term investors without a predetermined investment horizon. They leverage the capabilities of the Van Lanschot bank to provide a variety of financial services to the management of their portfolio companies.

Provides banking services

Bolster Investment Partners invests in companies located in the Netherlands with an EBITDA of at least EUR 3 million. The firm focuses on a broad range of sectors and industries. It participates in debt and equity financing for management buy-outs and growth transactions with an investment size of EUR 7.5 - 50 million. The firm acquires minority and majority interests.