Gilde Equity Management

Gilde Equity Management, established in 1982 and headquartered in Houten, Netherlands, is an independent private equity firm specializing in the Benelux mid-market segment. With over three decades of experience, the firm partners with entrepreneurial management teams, providing capital and expertise to support growth and buyouts of companies based in the Netherlands and Belgium, with an average transaction size ranging from €15 million to €150 million. Gilde Equity Management offers extensive management buyout expertise, relevant sector knowledge, and a deep industry network to drive value creation for its portfolio companies.

Nathalie Brabers

COO

Bas Glas

Partner

Eschwin Hetzenauer

Partner

Mathijs van Meer

Investment Director

Thijs Van Remmen

Partner

Thomas Schelfhout

Investment Director

Jüry De Wulf

Partner

46 past transactions

Dunlop Protective Footwear

Acquisition in 2024
Dunlop Protective Footwear is a manufacturer of protective Wellington boots that provides comfortable and protective footwear to workers in Agriculture & Fishery, Food processing, Industry, and the Oil, Gas & Mining industry.

DPA Group

Acquisition in 2021
DPA Group NV is a Belgian company that specializes in providing staffing solutions. It offers a range of services, including recruitment, interim management, consultancy, and project management, to both public and private sector clients.

EIFFEL

Acquisition in 2018
Eiffel is a specialized consulting firm based in the Netherlands that provides legal and financial consulting services to both corporate and public-sector clients. With a team of 650 skilled professionals, the company focuses on addressing customer-specific issues through a range of specialized service concepts. These include integrated consulting, project delivery, outsourcing, interim professional services, and data analytics, all aimed at helping clients navigate complex legal matters and adapt to changing regulatory and compliance environments. Additionally, Eiffel is involved in developing residential properties, emphasizing affordability and quality in its projects.

ConTeyor International

Acquisition in 2018
ConTeyor International, established in 1999 and headquartered in Merelbeke, Belgium, specializes in manufacturing and supplying reusable textile packaging systems for the B2B industry, with a primary focus on the automotive sector. The company offers a range of products, including partition/shelf systems, multi bags, fit boxes, and racks, designed to safely and efficiently transport car parts from suppliers to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). ConTeyor's solutions are tailored to each new car model, ensuring optimal space utilization and minimizing environmental impact. The company serves leading automotive manufacturers across Europe and internationally, with production facilities in Europe and Mexico, and commercial teams in every car-producing country in Europe.

Leen Bakker

Acquisition in 2017
Leen Bakker is a discount retailer based in Raamsdonksveer, Netherlands, specializing in home furnishing and decoration products. It is a well-established brand in the Dutch and Belgian markets, known for its strong presence in the value-for-money segment. The company offers a diverse range of products, including living and sleeping furniture, floor coverings, home textiles, bed textiles, lighting, window decorations, and garden furniture. Leen Bakker allows customers to customize certain items according to their individual specifications, catering to various contemporary home design preferences while maintaining affordability.

Ultimo Software Solutions

Private Equity Round in 2017
Ultimo Software Solutions BV is a Dutch software development company established in 1988 and headquartered in Nunspeet, Netherlands. It specializes in creating management software for various sectors, including maintenance management, facility management, fleet management, infrastructure asset management, and IT service management. The company offers an integrated workplace management system known as Ultimo Facility Management, along with maintenance management solutions such as Ultimo Maintenance Management and Ultimo Lite, as well as Ultimo IT Service Management. As a leader in the Dutch market, Ultimo is dedicated to developing, implementing, and supporting high-quality software, employing departments focused on research and development, customer support, product quality control, marketing, sales, and administration. Over the years, Ultimo has experienced significant growth, serving more than 900 organizations worldwide, including healthcare facilities, multinational corporations, and government offices, providing tailored solutions to meet diverse operational needs.

Boboli Benelux

Acquisition in 2017
Boboli Benelux B.V. specializes in the production and sale of Italian bread products, catering to various retailers and foodservice organizations across Europe. Established in 1998 and based in Bunschoten, the Netherlands, the company offers a diverse range of products including Tuscan peasant-style breads, pizzas, flatbreads, calzones, and traditional feast breads. Boboli focuses on meeting the specific needs of its customers, providing both branded products and private label options. Its clientele includes supermarket chains, hypermarkets, convenience stores, specialty shops, cafeterias, and gas stations. By emphasizing custom-made solutions, Boboli Benelux maintains its distinctiveness in the Mediterranean bread market.

ViALUX

Acquisition in 2017
ViALUX is a producer of high quality reflective glass beads used in horizontal road marking. Vialux's glass beads are used to guide road users in the dark due to the presence of glass beads on its surface reflecting the lights of vehicles. The glass spheres (retro)reflect the headlights of the vehicle to the driver, acting like a mirror. Vialux glass beads are worldwide recognized as the best direct melt glass beads in their class. Vialux operates and owns a production plant of 65,000 square meters in Schönborn (Germany) and employs 25 well motivated employees. The company exports its high refractive Vialux beads to respected clients in international markets.

Chemogas

Acquisition in 2016
Chemogas is in the filling, blending, worldwide marketing and distribution of chemical gases and liquids. The company offer a wide range of chemical products and related services to customers.

Leapp Group International

Acquisition in 2015
Leapp Group International BV, based in Amsterdam, Netherlands, specializes in the retail of refurbished Apple hardware. The company offers second-hand Apple products to a diverse clientele, including consumers, businesses, and educational institutions. By focusing on quality refurbished devices, Leapp Group International aims to provide affordable access to Apple technology while promoting sustainability through the reuse of electronics.

Kwantum

Acquisition in 2015
Kwantum is a leading discount retailer in the Netherlands, specializing in home furnishings that include a diverse range of products for window, floor, and wall coverings, as well as home decoration items. The company is recognized for its extensive selection of laminate flooring, doormats, lamps, non-woven wallpaper, and various wooden furniture and accessories. By focusing on providing an attractive assortment of living products, Kwantum aims to ensure its customers have access to quality domestic furnishings at competitive prices, making it a significant player in the home decor market.

Wijnvoordeel

Acquisition in 2015
Wijnvoordeel is an online e-commerce platform that specializes in offering a diverse selection of high-quality wines at competitive prices. The company features over 400 wines sourced from some of the world's most renowned wine regions, making it accessible for customers seeking both variety and affordability. By focusing on an extensive range of wines, Wijnvoordeel aims to cater to a wide audience, enhancing the wine purchasing experience through its user-friendly online shop.

EVBox

Acquisition in 2014
EVBox is a leading provider of electric vehicle charging infrastructure and management software, headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Founded in 2010, the company has established a significant presence with over 150,000 charging points across more than 70 countries, emphasizing sustainable mobility and the transition to emission-free transportation. EVBox offers a variety of charging solutions, including regular AC chargers, fast DC chargers, and specialized products like the EVBox Livo 2 for residential solar charging. The company also develops advanced charging management software, including the EVBox Everon app, which helps users track and optimize their charging activities. Following its acquisition by ENGIE in 2017, EVBox has further expanded its capabilities, including the acquisition of EVTronic, which added ultra-fast charging stations to its offerings. With ongoing projects across Europe, North America, and South America, EVBox is focused on making electric vehicle charging more accessible and efficient through innovative technologies and strategic partnerships.

Famed

Acquisition in 2014
Famed specializes in providing medical factoring services and business process outsourcing for the healthcare sector. Established in 1988 and headquartered in Amersfoort, Netherlands, the company offers a range of services including billing, claim collection, management of debtors' portfolios, pre-financing claims, risk management of debtors, and financial outsourcing. By handling administrative tasks such as invoicing and collection of healthcare claims, Famed enables healthcare providers—including those in dental, eye care, and veterinary fields—to concentrate on their core services and improve operational efficiency.

Pack2Pack

Acquisition in 2014
Pack2Pack specializes in the manufacturing of premium quality and sustainable metal packaging solutions. The company operates within the industrial metal packaging sector, catering primarily to the food, paint, and chemicals industries. It produces a variety of tin can packaging tailored for specific niches, helping clients fulfill their packaging requirements efficiently and cost-effectively. Pack2Pack's product range includes pails and tinplate cans, with capacities varying from 0.5 liters to 25 liters, thereby addressing diverse needs across food, non-food, and chemical markets.

International Spice & Food Import

Acquisition in 2014
International Spice & Food Import produces food products. The Company blends and packages spices. ISFI offers paprika, anise, saffron, savory, green cardamom, mustered seeds, green paper, and other different spice product.

Conclusion

Private Equity Round in 2013
Conclusion is a multidisciplinary service provider based in Utrecht, The Netherlands, specializing in business transformation and IT services. Founded in 1997, the company employs around 1,250 specialists who integrate IT expertise with business acumen to deliver tailored solutions for their clients. Conclusion approaches business-critical services through a unique framework that emphasizes the interplay of people, organization, and technology, encapsulated in their philosophy of "Business Done Differently." Additionally, the company includes Conclusion Low Code Company, established in 2015, which focuses on custom application development. This comprehensive approach enables Conclusion to effectively address the diverse needs of its clients, ensuring impactful and sustainable transformations.

Grand Duet

Acquisition in 2013
Grand Duet B.V., founded in 1977 and based in Beuningen, the Netherlands, is a prominent manufacturer of frozen bakery products. The company specializes in a diverse range of offerings, including bread doughs, viennoiseries, and snacks, catering to both retail and food service markets. Grand Duet has established itself as a leading bakery specialist, focusing on product innovation and development. Annually, it produces over 200 stock-keeping units (SKUs), generating sales in excess of EUR 25 million. Grand Duet is recognized for its commitment to quality ingredients and a unique dough preparation process, which enables the creation of innovative and appealing baked goods. As of December 31, 2019, the company operates as a subsidiary of EUROPASTRY S.A.

Prepain BV

Acquisition in 2012
Prepain BV is a privately held company that produces bread products.It is a high-quality fresh and crispy bake off-bread products for the (inter) national key markets Food retail and Foodservice.

BlueCielo

Acquisition in 2012
BlueCielo provides solutions to manage engineering information throughout the asset lifecycle. BlueCielo Meridian software connects maintenance and engineering, supports concurrent plant modifications, and improves data handover. BlueCielo solutions transform engineering data into actionable plant information, keeping users informed, compliant, and in control. Serving the world's largest enterprises in the chemical, metals & mining, oil & gas, pharmaceutical, and utility industries, the Meridian product line increases data integrity, auditability, and efficiency - enabling users to improve productivity and efficiency, ensure regulatory compliance, reduce risk, and manage change.

Sovitec

Acquisition in 2012
Sovitec is a manufacturer and distributor of high-quality micro glass beads, primarily utilized as reflective material in horizontal road marking. In addition to road marking applications, Sovitec's products serve various industries, including plastics, coatings, and surface treatment. The company's offerings encompass premix and drop-on beads, fillers, and products designed for peening and blasting processes. By providing specialized glass beads, Sovitec enhances the technical properties of materials across multiple sectors.

Actief Interim NV

Acquisition in 2011
Actief Interim NV provides employment and staffing services for blue and white collar workers.

HG International

Acquisition in 2009
HG International is a prominent European supplier of specialized cleaning and maintenance products, operating under the HG brand name. Headquartered in Almere, The Netherlands, the company has established a strong presence in the consumer market, particularly in the Netherlands and Belgium, while expanding its reach across Western Europe, including the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Spain, and Italy. HG International manufactures and distributes a diverse range of over 200 solutions designed for various applications, including cleaning products for bathrooms, kitchens, fabrics, gardens, floors, and furniture. Their offerings cater to both household and garden maintenance needs, helping clients effectively maintain and enhance their living spaces.

Nspyre

Acquisition in 2008
Nspyre is a provider of information technology services that focuses on developing and implementing technical systems. The company specializes in embedded and industrial automation, offering expertise that spans the entire automation field, from chip design to factory operations. Nspyre's core services include secondment, consultancy, project management, program management, development, and engineering. The company serves a diverse range of sectors, including healthcare, transportation, infrastructure, manufacturing, as well as defense and security, delivering tailored solutions to meet the unique needs of each industry.

De Banketgroep

Acquisition in 2007
De Banketgroep B.V., established in 2007 and headquartered in Tilburg, the Netherlands, specializes in the production and distribution of a wide range of bakery products and confectioneries. Its portfolio includes caramel waffles, fresh egg waffles, chocolate caramel waffles, organic products, and various cake and seasonal items. The company serves both consumers through retail chains and food service customers, such as caterers, airlines, and railway stations, primarily in the Netherlands, with a growing presence in export markets. De Banketgroep also offers co-manufacturing services to A-brand customers, demonstrating its commitment to customer satisfaction and innovation. As of 2016, it operates as a subsidiary of Biscuits Poult SAS.

Signature Foods

Acquisition in 2007
Signature Foods is a food franchise brand based in Hilversum, Netherlands, specializing in fresh spreads, dips, tapas, salads, and other food products. The company operates a chain of franchises that focuses on delivering a diverse range of quality food items, catering to various consumer tastes and preferences. By emphasizing fresh ingredients and innovative recipes, Signature Foods aims to provide a unique dining experience while maintaining a strong presence in the competitive food market.

Kroon-Oil

Acquisition in 2006
Kroon-Oil B.V. specializes in the production and supply of a wide range of lubricants. The company offers automotive motor oils, gear oils, hydraulic oils, greases, and food-grade products, catering to various sectors including automotive, agriculture, industry, and marine applications. Kroon-Oil's product portfolio also includes offerings for two-wheelers, bicycles, and maintenance needs. While the company primarily focuses on the European market, its products are distributed globally, serving diverse customer needs across multiple industries.

CurTec

Private Equity Round in 2005
CurTec is a manufacturer of plastic and synthetic packaging products, specializing in solutions for the pharmaceuticals, specialty chemicals, and food ingredient sectors. The company produces industrial drums and containers designed to serve high-value material industries globally. CurTec's packaging solutions support clients in enhancing their sales, reducing supply chain costs, and improving the safety and reliability of their products. By focusing on the needs of its customers, CurTec aims to deliver sustainable and effective packaging options that facilitate safe transport and storage.

Bakker Bart

Acquisition in 2005
Bakker Bart is a bakery chain based in Beuningen, Netherlands, specializing in a diverse range of products including loaves, rolls, snacks, pastries, fresh fruit juices, and hot drinks. The company operates through a franchise model, providing franchisees with comprehensive support to ensure they deliver high-quality products and services. With a focus on freshness, Bakker Bart bakes items daily, catering to the needs of over 20 million consumers each year.

Dunlop Protective Footwear

Acquisition in 2004
Dunlop Protective Footwear is a manufacturer of protective Wellington boots that provides comfortable and protective footwear to workers in Agriculture & Fishery, Food processing, Industry, and the Oil, Gas & Mining industry.

Beerens Groep NV

Acquisition in 2004
Beerens Groep NV, headquartered in Antwerp, Belgium, is an automotive dealership operator. It specializes in a wide range of services, including remarketing, transport, storage, pre-delivery inspection, bodywork, rental, leasing, trading, and fleet services. The company offers both new and second-hand cars to its customers.

Erbi

Acquisition in 2004
Erbi is a producer of kitchen worktops and washbasin tops. The company has innovation in its genes, and consistently introduces new materials and techniques. Examples include the Corian® and Cesarstone® kitchen worktop materials, as well as the next generation of plastic kitchen worktops. Its focus on innovation has enabled Erbi to retain its position as market leader, while simultaneously allowing it to set new trends in kitchen fittings.

Axxicon

Acquisition in 2004
Axxicon specializes in the development, engineering, manufacturing, and validation of high-tech injection mould systems and industrial plastic products. With decades of experience, the company has established itself as a preferred supplier across various industries by meeting the high demands for accuracy and specific tolerances in machine parts. Axxicon produces precision components through advanced techniques such as turning, grinding, lapping, and polishing, achieving roughness values of less than 5 nanometers in a controlled climate and humidity environment. This level of precision is essential for ensuring optical quality in the products they supply to customers worldwide.

All Crump

Acquisition in 2002
All Crump is a European manufacturer specializing in chocolate and hazelnut paste, as well as a variety of confectionery products. The company produces aerated spreads, dessert sauces, and other food items under its own brands, which include Pranutti, Chokina, and Crumpy. All Crump distributes its products to supermarkets, business-to-business partners, and importers, focusing on delivering quality confections and spreads to a diverse clientele.

Codi International

Acquisition in 2001
Codi Group specializes in the manufacture of wet wipes for personal and household applications, catering to major companies like Beiersdorf, Procter & Gamble, Sara Lee, and Unilever. The company provides a comprehensive outsourcing service that encompasses production, packaging, and delivery. Codi's wet wipes are designed using non-woven materials and various liquids, including oils and emulsions, ensuring they meet diverse hygiene needs. These products are marketed primarily in the baby, skincare, and hygiene segments, offering customers disinfectant and safe-to-use options for everyday use.

Clean Mat Trucks

Acquisition in 2001
Clean Mat specializes in the sale and rental of sanitation and commercial vehicles, and ranks among the largest European suppliers of these products. When it comes to renting or leasing garbage trucks, street sweepers, vacuum trucks and container vehicles, Clean Mat is the undisputed market leader in the Benelux.. Vehicles are prepared for rental and sale in the company's specialized workshop, and many are exported to foreign destinations.

Evers Specials

Acquisition in 2000
Evers Specials is a European producer of bean sprouts, utilizing a highly efficient growing method that continually adjusts the glasshouse climate to enhance bean germination. The company supplies fresh bean sprouts and seedlings, which are processed for various applications, including frozen, dried, canned, and ready-to-eat products, as well as snacks.

Rational Nederland

Acquisition in 2000
Rational Nederland is provides maintenance services as well as user training. It provides machinery products and services. It designs and develops steamers for cooking food.

Koninklijke Peijnenburg

Acquisition in 2000
Koninklijke Peijnenburg, established in 1883 by the Peijnenburg family, is a leading bakery in the Netherlands, specializing in gingerbread products. The company underwent a management buy-out in 2000, with Gilde Participaties BV and the management team acquiring shares from the original family owners. Peijnenburg's product range includes not only gingerbread but also various breads, buns, breakfast cakes, luxury cakes, and confectionery items. In 2005, the company reported consolidated net sales of EUR 46.5 million and an EBITDA of EUR 10 million, indicating its strong presence in the Dutch market.

PQR

Private Equity Round in 1998
PQR is an independent IT consulting firm that specializes in providing innovative ICT infrastructure solutions. The company offers a range of services, including consulting and strategic advisory on system configurations and technical designs, as well as implementation, administration, and security of ICT infrastructures. PQR is dedicated to creating integrated and flexible IT environments for its clients, which include local municipalities and medium-sized private sector companies. Notably, PQR designed and installed the IT backbone for the Dutch speed camera system on behalf of the Dutch police force. Additionally, the firm delivers and manages hybrid cloud environments, helping both business and non-profit institutions to streamline their IT processes.

D&M Coatings bv

Acquisition in 1997
D&M Coatings is produces and delivers high-grade coating systems to the carpentry, furniture and light metal industry in North-western Europe. It also manufactures and sells professional paint coatings and road paint. The company's paint factory in Veenendaal ranks among the most advanced in Europe. A strong focus on R&D ensures D&M's products are continually enhanced and refined.

Coldec

Acquisition in 1996
Coldec Holding, based in Vaassen, the Netherlands, is a leading manufacturer of wallpaper and colored flakes, which serve as decorative components in wall, ceiling, and floor coverings. As the largest producer of colored flakes globally, Coldec caters to both professional and consumer markets, offering a diverse range of high-quality decorative products. The company emphasizes ongoing investments in new technologies to enhance product offerings and maintain its competitive position. Coldec's primary markets include Germany and France, with additional sales in the Benelux and Nordic regions. Its focus on innovation and product diversification has helped solidify its status in the industry.

Dupaco Distribution

Acquisition in 1996
Dupaco Distribution B.V., established in 1985 and located in Utrecht, the Netherlands, specializes in distributing networking software and technology. As a True Value Add Distributor in the Dutch market, it provides significant support to its partners throughout the pre-sales process, as well as offering training and consultancy services. The company’s product offerings include a blend of open source Linux and Unix products, Microsoft solutions, and a diverse array of Software as a Service (SaaS) and cloud solutions from various vendors. Dupaco Distribution operates as a subsidiary of Ingram Micro B.V. since December 2015.

Somatech

Acquisition in 1996
Somatech produces short-cycle components for machinery and production lines for industrial clients to raise their productivity levels by implementing adaptations and improvements to production lines. It offers secondment, repairs and modifications, engineering and special machine construction, and lubrication maintenance services.
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