Latest updates from Committed Capital.
Acquisitions, exits, team news and more.
Yellowgrape acquires Markant Internet
E-commerce agency Yellowgrape is acquiring Markant Internet, a Hengelo-based specialist in SEO, SEA, and link building. With the acquisition, which was finalized last Friday, the Amsterdam-based agency is adding about twenty search specialists in one fell swoop and opening its third office, in addition to those in Amsterdam and Berlin.
Read more →Committed Capital invests in Goin'
Committed Capital invests in Goin', the Utrecht-based community platform that lets universities connect incoming students before their studies begin. More than 150 universities worldwide use the platform.
Read more →Committed Capital invests in PlantoSys
Committed Capital has invested in PlantoSys, a producer of biostimulants and natural fertilizers for professional growers. With this investment, Committed Capital supports the company’s continued development and its ambition to strengthen PlantoSys’s position within the European and global agriculture and horticulture sectors. PlantoSys develops and supplies products that contribute to […]
Read more →Sale FYEO to EuroEyes
Today, we are proud to announce that we have reached an agreement on the sale of our stake in FYEO to EuroEyes. Since June 2018, we have had the privilege of being involved in FYEO’s growth journey. What started as a single location has rapidly evolved into a nationwide player […]
Read more →Sale of Recharge.com to Coda
Coda, the Singapore-based global leader in digital payments, has completed its acquisition of Recharge.com. Committed Capital invested in Recharge.com in 2015 and was involved in its growth into one of Europe’s leading prepaid payments platforms.
Read more →New colleague
With effect from 10 February, our new colleague Mehmet Samutoglu started as Investment Manager. Mehmet is strong with numbers – he studied Accountancy for a reason. But only looking back on developments in retrospect was too one-sided for him. He started an online shop alongside his work and when he […]
Read more →Hydrauliek24 and Committed Capital join forces for further growth
Hydrauliek24, a specialist in hydraulic components and customized systems, has signed a strategic partnership with investment company Committed Capital. This partnership marks an important milestone in Hydrauliek24’s ambition to grow further as a leading provider of hydraulic solutions. Hydrauliek24 has experienced impressive growth since its establishment in 2008. Starting out […]
Read more →Yellowgrape takes over Fingerspitzengefühl in Berlin.
Rik van den Wijngaard – Founder & Creative Director: Today, we are proud to share a significant milestone in our journey to becoming the most coveted e-commerce agency in Western Europe. With the acquisition of Fingerspitzengefühl from Berlin, we are taking a powerful step forward in our ambitious growth strategy. […]
Read more →Mark Hendriks is our new Portfolio Manager
On 2 April, Mark Hendriks joined us as Portfolio Manager. In this capacity, he will deal with the professionalisation of financial and business control at our Portfolio Companies. His vast experience as Manager Finance & Control and before that as Senior Business Controller at TSS in Nieuwegein have given him […]
Read more →ID-ware announces the acquisition of the UK-based Cipher10 Ltd. by ID-ware Group.
Zak Habgood, Founder and CEO of Cipher10: “Since 2020, ID-ware has been our closest and most important partner, we’ve worked together on some fantastic projects, delivering real value and innovation to our clients. Our acquisition by ID-ware Group enables us to provide even more value when implementing a best in […]
Read more →Vincent Steur becomes Partner!
We are very pleased to announce that Vincent Steur has been promoted to Partner effective January 1, 2024! Starting out as an analyst, Vincent has been part of Committed Capital’s team for over 10 years and experienced multiple phases of growth. Vincent gained extensive experience in deals and portfolio management. […]
Read more →Committed Capital nominated as Investment Company of the Year 2023!
We are highly motivated throughout the year and work hard to get the best out of our own team and our portfolio companies. We are therefore very proud of this nomination! Of course it would be great if we actually win this title. Will you help us? You can do […]
Read more →Yellowgrape on course to become the most coveted e-commerce agency in Western Europe
Yellowgrape, the Amsterdam-based e-commerce agency known for its innovative and customer-focusedapproach, announces two major milestones that mark their ambition in the e-commerce sector. In early 2024, Yellowgrape will open an office in Berlin, strengthening its position in the European market, specifically the DACH region. In addition, Committed Capital has acquired […]
Read more →Antal Gojsza, Committed Capital's new analyst
Our team has once again expanded with the arrival of a new colleague! We are very pleased that Antal Gojsza has joined us as our new analyst. After completing his studies in econometrics in Maastricht and Rotterdam, Antal embarked on a series of internships with a corporate finance advisor, hedge […]
Read more →Housewarming Committed Capital!
We have been in our beautiful, new office building for a year now and we thought that was a great opportunity to invite our advisors to a nice get-together and BBQ. The weather was beautiful, the food was delicious and the company was more than fine! As far as we […]
Read more →Niels de Ruiter starts at Committed Capital
We are very happy that our team expanded with a new colleague! Niels is an entrepreneurial type. As a student from Rotterdam, he started his own business at a young age. He did his first internship at Committed Capital and subsequently gained over 6 years of experience at an M&A […]
Read more →DCFA members guests at Committed Capital
On Friday, March 24, we at Committed Capital in Amsterdam had the honor of hosting an enjoyable lunch with over 25 guests from the DCFA Dutch Corporate Finance Association. It was a fun, mixed group of people who had ample opportunity to get to know each other and exchange experiences. […]
Read more →Wehlton and DIB Zonwering move forward together
Wehlton will become part of Blim Group, strengthening its position in the retail channel. DIB Zonwering and Wehlton will join forces, for an even more powerful and complete organization. ”We are moving forward together to offer even better products and take service to an even higher level,” said Etienne Heemskerk, […]
Read more →Mr. Marine acquires shares Atlas Marine Services
Mr. Marine has strengthened its position in the global market for testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) services for the shipping industry by acquiring 100% of the shares in Atlas Marine Services Pte Ltd, a leading Singaporean company for gas detector calibration and certification. This acquisition gives Mr. Marine a dominant […]
Read more →Secu becomes part of Intersteel Group
On 20 December 2022, Secu, was acquired by Intersteel Group B.V.. Secu became widely known in the world of burglary protection through the revolutionary SecuStrip anti-burglary strip launched in 1987. Both companies serve similar customers and will strengthen and complement each other in the professional market. Intersteel’s reputation for design […]
Read more →Progé acquires 100% of the shares of Colormatics
On 30 November 2022 Progé has acquired 100% of the shares of Colormatics. Like Progé, Colormatics produces solutions for the construction industry; by foiling products, it adds a protective layer and color. Whereas Progé operates mainly in the Netherlands and specializes in wood, Colormatics is based in Belgium and focuses […]
Read more →Teamuitje in de Belgische Ardennen
Van 27 t/m 30 oktober is het complete Committed Capital-team erop uit geweest voor het jaarlijkse teamevent. Deze keer werd eenieders vindingrijkheid, creativiteit en onderhandelingskwaliteit op de proef gesteld tijdens een rally. Deze werd gereden van Nederland naar België, in een door ieder team met een zeer beperkt budget gekochte […]
Read more →ID Ware strengthens market position through acquisition of OmniCard
ID-ware is a global leader in Physical Identity & Access Management solutions. On 5 October 2022 they acquired OmniCard, a prominent supplier of Card Management Systems and cards for the Education and Healthcare markets in the Netherlands. By acquiring OmniCard, ID-ware strengthens its position as Europe’s leading Physical Identity & […]
Read more →Civas buys E-Learning Wizard
On September 8, 2022 Civas acquired 100% of the shares in E-learning Wizard. E-learning Wizard focuses on the professional development of teachers in the primary education sector. E-learning Wizard develops e-learning courses offered under the label Lerarenacademie. The company also has its own online platform through which it sets up […]
Read more →Haoli Sertons new finance manager of Committed Capital
Haoli Sertons joins Committed Capital’s team with effect from 1 September. As finance manager, she will be responsible for external reporting of our funds, cash flow planning, financial reporting and analysis and coordination of administration. Haoli studied and worked in UK before relocating to the Netherlands. She is a Fellow […]
Read more →Exact Survey becomes part of Propertyinfo Group
On 18 August 2022, Propertyinfo Group completed its investment in Exact Survey. Exact Survey is a leading provider in the field of surveying services and boundary reconstruction. The company was founded in 2013 and holds offices in Berkel en Rodenrijs. Propertyinfo Group and Exact Survey have been working together for […]
Read more →Blim Group strengthens market position with Jaloezieën.nl
Blim Group is strengthening its e-commerce channel as of July 15, 2022 with the acquisition of Jaloezieën.nl B.V. This company, like Blim Group, offers custom window decoration products through the websites Jaloezieën.nl, Plisségordijnen.nl and Rolgordijnopmaat.nl. These websites focus on a different target group and product group than Doehetbudget.nl. Founder Michiel […]
Read more →Blom Partners becomes part of the Civas Group
Effective July 1, 2022, Continuous Learning will acquire the company Blom Partners. Blom Partners specializes in personality assessments for vacancies and positions, particularly in middle and senior management. Especially there it is important that the right person takes the right seat. For employees who have been with the company for […]
Read more →Committed Capital moves into new office building in Amsterdam Watergraafsmeer
As of April, we are moving from our current location on Amsteldijk to our new office building at Kruislaan 182. In recent months, the property has been reconstructed, aspiring to make the building completely self-sufficient in the near future through better insulation, a heat pump and solar panels. We also […]
Read more →Mr. Marine acquires I&C Services B.V.
Rotterdam-based Mr. Marine has reached an agreement to acquire 100% of the shares in I&C Service B.V. Mr. Mr. Marine is world leader in the inspection, certification and repair of marine elevators, while I&C provides similar services for ballast water systems, and other onboard equipment, such as gas detectors, oil […]
Read more →Carla Olminkhof strengthens team of Committed Capital
Carla Olminkhof started as Compliance & Office Manager at Committed Capital this February. She previously spent 13 years at TowerBrook Capital Partners in both operational, compliance and office management roles. Carla will assist in relationship management, investor identification and administration, KYC support and management of our new office.
Read more →Progé finds partner in Committed Capital
Groenlo, 12 November 2021 – Progé partners with Committed Capital to further grow the company. Based in Groenlo and founded almost 25 years ago, Progé develops and produces innovative products for the construction sector. The products of Progé enable construction companies to build efficiently, leading to a reduction in man-hours […]
Read more →Committed Capital acquires majority share in window dressings provider Doehetbudget.nl
8 October 2021 – Investor Committed Capital acquires a majority stake in Doehetbudget.nl, an online webshop for custom-made window dressings. The new shareholder will prepare the company for European expansion. The three selling owners retain a minority share. Marktlink Mergers & Acquisitionshas assisted them in the sale process, and in […]
Read more →Dutch fintech Recharge.com announces $35 million funding round
LONDON, AMSTERDAM, September 21st 2021: Recharge.com, the European leader in online consumer-branded payments, has closed a $35 million Series B round of funding led by new investor SmartFin and existing investors Prime Ventures and Kreos Capital. The new investment, one of the largest into a Dutch startup this year, will […]
Read more →ID-ware attracts seasoned CEO & CFO to complement management team
Den-Haag / Russelsheim, 1 April 2021 – After 17 very successful years at ID-ware, the founders Mrs. Daniela Hartmann and Mr. Christian Borgmann have handed-over the operational responsibility to a new management team in order to manage the next phase of growth of ID-ware. Both founders, as shareholders, will move […]
Read more →FYEO expands number of eye clinics with acquisition of Worldeye Netherlands
Amsterdam, April 1st, 2021 – FYEO is expanding its network of eye clinics through the proposed acquisition of Worldeye clinic in Amsterdam. FYEO is one of the most advanced private clinics in Europe for refractive surgery. FYEO and Worldeye offer different kind of treatments which allow people to choose for […]
Read more →Recharge.com announces new chairman and funding round
European branded payments company Recharge.com today announced that it has raised €10m in a debt funding round and appointed one of Europe’s leading fintech entrepreneurs as its new non-executive chairman. The company, a world leader in branded payments, has appointed serial fintech entrepreneur Michael Kent as its non-executive chairman. Mr Kent founded […]
Read more →Nesling joins Platinum in taking the next step in the shadow market
Breda, 21 January 2021 – Platinum and Nesling join forces. Both Platinum and Nesling are specialists in the development, production, distribution and marketing of high-quality shadow solutions. Specialist Nesling has been active for over 15 years in mainly shade cloths and pergolas in the premium segment. With the acquisition of […]
Read more →Connecthing acquires leading German energy distribution platform
Heilbronn, January 11 2021 – Completion of ICS Energie acquisition is a major milestone securing a solid position for growth in Europe’s biggest market. With more than 41 million households, Germany is by far the largest energy market in Europe. In the Netherlands switch rates have increased steadily since market […]
Read more →Intersteel finds new partner in Committed Capital to realise further growth
Amsterdam, 14 july 2020 – Committed Capital has taken a majority stake in Intersteel Group, a manufacturer of design door handles with matching window closures and accessories. The stake has been acquired from private equity firm 5square, located in Laren, and Peter van Leeuwen, third generation of the family business. The […]
Read more →Committed Capital takes majority stake in maritime service provider MR Marine Group
Amsterdam, June 30, 2020 – Committed Capital has taken a majority stake in MR Marine Group, a company that provides annually recurring inspection, certification and maintenance services on seagoing vessels worldwide. MR Marine Group’s qualified technicians offer services in more than 130 ports, specializing in marine elevators and ballast water treatment […]
Read more →Committed Capital acquires majority stake in fast-growing software company ID-ware
Amsterdam, May 25, 2020 – Committed Capital has taken a majority stake in ID-ware. ID-ware develops and implements management software to manage the life cycle of smartcards. The (Software-as-a-Service) Enterprise platform of ID-ware also manages the authorizations, so that each smartcard user is automatically granted relevant access rights based on their […]
Read more →Committed Capital raises €55 million for new third investment fund
Amsterdam, May 18, 2020 – Committed Capital announces that it has raised €55 million for its third investment fund. The fundraising was successfully completed in just two months and could count on a great demand from wealthy entrepreneurs, family offices and institutional investors from both in and beyond the Netherlands. […]
Read more →Committed Capital zet met overname Vision Ooglaseren volgende stap
Amsterdam, 6 maart 2020 – Committed Capital en Vision Oogzorg B.V. hebben op hoofdlijnen overeenstemming bereikt over de overname van de activiteiten van Vision Ooglaseren, een oogkliniek voor refractiechirurgie met vestigingen in Amsterdam en Eindhoven. In 2018 nam Committed Capital al een meerderheidsbelang in FYEO Medical, één van de meest vooruitstrevende […]
Read more →Committed Capital acquires stake in CleanProfs container cleaning
Amsterdam, September 2019 – Committed Capital acquires a stake in CleanProfs, the market leader in the field of sustainable container cleaning and sanitation in the Netherlands. Committed Capital will support the company´s founder Saïd Ayat, who will remain a shareholder, in further professionalising and growing the company both in the […]
Read more →Funds managed by Committed Capital sell DataExpert to Quadrum Capital
Amsterdam / Veenendaal – on 10 July, funds managed by Committed Capital sold DataExpert to Quadrum Capital. DataExpert was part of the first fund of Committed Capital (formerly known as Soestdijk Capital) backed by Headway Capital Partners from the UK. In a world where relentless cybercrime is getting more sophisticated, […]
Read more →Committed Capital invests in Platinum to support its growth ambition
Amsterdam / Breda, Wednesday 3 July 2019 – The Breda-based company Platinum, which is active in the development and sale of (garden furniture) covers and parasols, has found a partner in Committed Capital to support its growth ambition. Together, they want to further shape the expansion of activities in the […]
Read more →Creative Group raises €22 million from Prime Ventures
Dutch fintech scale-up wants to become global leader for digital top-up AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands – Creative Group announces €22 million in funding from Prime Ventures. The Dutch fintech company offers customers the opportunity to digitally buy or send prepaid credit to spend with their favourite brands. Leading European venture capitalist […]
Read more →Connecthing attracts heavyweight as CEO after acquisition of Synnion
Breda, April 2019 – As of April 1st, 2019, David Tuohy will be the driving force behind the group’s integration, further professionalisation and international expansion. After the integration of Nutselect in 2017, Connecthing has fully dedicated itself to the development of its ecommerce platform. With the recent acquisition of Synnion, […]
Read more →Rens Schoenmakers starts as new CEO FYEO Medical
Eersel (Noord-Brabant), March 2019 – Rens Schoenmakers (52) will start on 1 April 2019 as the new CEO of FYEO Medical, the eye clinic for refractive surgery (lens implants and laser eye surgery). He succeeds Paul Holtmann, the founder of FYEO Medical, who remains involved in the company as a […]
Read more →Committed Capital invests in fast-growing energy platform Connecthing
Amsterdam, January 2019 – Committed Capital has taken a stake in Connecthing, a rapidly growing sales platform for the energy market. Committed Capital supports Connecthing in its growth by investing in the organisation, product development and an active buy-and-build strategy. Following the acquisition of NutSelect at the end of 2017, […]
Read more →Committed Capital acquires majority stake in FYEO Medical
Amsterdam, July 2018 – Committed Capital and FYEO Medical B.V. (“FYEO Medical”) have agreed on a majority shareholding in FYEO Medical, an eye clinic for refractive surgery in Eersel. With approximately 40 employees, FYEO Medical offers surgery in the field of laser eye surgery and implant lenses, among other things. […]
Read more →Committed Capital sells Carerix to international strategic acquirer Pixid
Paris/Rotterdam, April 2018 – Committed Capital has sold its SaaS software company Carerix to PIXID, market leader in France in the field of Workforce Management solutions. The acquisition of the Dutch market leader in CRM and ATS systems strengthens PIXID’s expertise, service offering and added value in the recruitment, staffing […]
Read more →Main Capital buys GIS specialist GOconnectIT from Committed Capital
Amsterdam, November 2017 – Together with management, Main Capital buys the fast-growing GIS and Field Service Management specialist GOconnectIT from Nieuwegein. The company provides leading and innovative SaaS solutions for the cable and piping industry, supporting customers in optimizing administrative processes. GOconnectIT was founded in 2001. In recent years GOconnectIT […]
Read more →AAC and management acquire Verasol from Committed Capital and founders
The management of Verasol Holding B.V. ( “Verasol” ) and AAC Capital ( “AAC” ) today announced the acquisition of Verasol from Committed Capital. Verasol is a successful and fast growing manufacturer of residential verandas, garden rooms and carports in the Netherlands and Germany, with the ambition to become the […]
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