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

Senior Partner

Eschwin Hetzenauer

Senior Partner

Mathijs van Meer

Investment Director

Thijs Van Remmen

Partner

Thomas Schelfhout

Investment Director

Daniel Winkelman

Senior Partner

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 company that specializes in providing staffing solutions tailored to the needs of both public and private sector clients. Its range of services includes recruitment, interim management, consultancy, and project management. By focusing on specialist staffing, DPA Group aims to connect organizations with qualified professionals, ensuring that the right expertise is available to meet specific operational demands.

EIFFEL

Acquisition in 2018
EIFFEL is a specialized consulting firm based in the Netherlands, serving both corporate and public-sector clients. With a team of 650 skilled professionals, the company focuses on providing solutions in areas such as legal, finance, and process optimization. EIFFEL develops a range of tailored service concepts that address specific industry challenges, particularly in finance, business process transformations, and compliance with changing regulations. Additionally, EIFFEL is involved in the development of residential properties, emphasizing affordability and quality. The firm integrates consulting, project delivery, outsourcing, and data analytics to help clients manage their legal matters more effectively.

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, Mexico, and Turkey, and commercial teams in every car-producing country in Europe.

Leen Bakker

Acquisition in 2017
Leen Bakker is a prominent discount retailer operating in the Dutch and Belgian home furnishing and decoration sector, headquartered in Raamsdonksveer, Netherlands. The company specializes in providing an extensive array of furniture and bedding products, which includes living and sleeping furniture, floor coverings, home and bed textiles, lighting, window decorations, and garden furniture. Leen Bakker positions itself in the value-for-money segment of the market, allowing customers to customize products according to their individual preferences and contemporary design styles. Through its focus on affordability and variety, Leen Bakker has established itself as a trusted household brand in home furnishings.

Ultimo Software Solutions

Private Equity Round in 2017
Ultimo Software Solutions BV is a Dutch software development company founded in 1988 and headquartered in Nunspeet, Netherlands. The company specializes in creating management software that enhances the functional management of business assets and processes. Its product offerings include integrated workplace management systems, maintenance management systems, and IT service management solutions. Ultimo is recognized as a market leader in the Netherlands, catering to a diverse clientele that includes over 900 organizations globally, from healthcare facilities to multinational corporations and government agencies. By focusing on high-quality software development, implementation, and support, Ultimo aims to continuously elevate software standards in the industry. The company is supported by various departments, including Research & Development, Customer Support, Product & Quality Control, Marketing & Sales, and Administration, ensuring a comprehensive approach to meeting customer needs.

Boboli Benelux

Acquisition in 2017
Boboli Benelux B.V. is a prominent producer of Italian bread products, specializing in a diverse range of offerings that include Tuscan peasant-style breads, pizzas, flatbreads, calzones, and traditional feast breads. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Bunschoten, the Netherlands, the company caters to various sectors within the retail and foodservice industries across Europe. Its clientele includes supermarket chains, hypermarkets, convenience stores, specialty shops, cafeterias, and gas stations. Boboli Benelux is known for its ability to create tailor-made products, allowing it to meet the specific needs of customers under its own brand as well as private labels. The company's focus on Mediterranean bread, including hand-shaped frozen and chilled bake-off products, positions it as a leader in the bakery industry, providing convenient solutions for both on-the-go consumption and at-home use.

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 is a company based in Amsterdam, Netherlands, specializing in the retail of refurbished Apple hardware. It offers a range of second-hand Apple products to consumers, businesses, and educational institutions. By focusing on providing high-quality refurbished devices, Leapp Group aims to meet the growing demand for sustainable technology solutions while ensuring accessibility to reliable Apple products.

Kwantum

Acquisition in 2015
Kwantum is a leading discount retailer in the Netherlands, specializing in home furnishings, particularly wall, window, and floor products. The company provides a diverse selection of items, including laminate flooring, doormats, lamps, non-woven wallpaper, wooden furniture, and various home accessories. With a commitment to offering an attractive assortment of living products, Kwantum ensures that customers can access these domestic furnishings at the lowest prices in the market. As a prominent player in the industry, Kwantum supplies a significant portion of the curtain market in the Netherlands, making it a trusted choice for home decoration needs.

Wijnvoordeel

Acquisition in 2015
Wijnvoordeel is a Dutch online retailer specializing in high-quality wines sourced from renowned global wine regions. Established as an e-commerce platform, it offers over 400 varieties at competitive prices, providing customers with a diverse and accessible selection of wines.

EVBox

Acquisition in 2014
EVBox is a leading provider of electric vehicle charging infrastructure based in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Established in 2010, the company offers a range of flexible and scalable charging solutions, including regular AC chargers, fast DC chargers, and residential solar charging options. With over 150,000 charging points across more than 70 countries, EVBox supports businesses and cities in their transition to emission-free transportation. The company also provides charging management software and mobile applications, such as the EVBox Everon app, to help optimize energy usage and reduce costs through smart charging features. EVBox has played a significant role in the promotion of innovative charging technologies and collaborates with industry partners and public organizations to enhance accessibility to electric vehicle charging. Since its acquisition by ENGIE in 2017, the company has continued to expand its network and product offerings, including significant additions like ultra-fast charging stations.

Famed

Acquisition in 2014
Famed, established in 1988 with headquarters in Amersfoort, Netherlands, specializes in medical factoring services for healthcare providers. It offers a range of services including billing, claim collection, debt management, pre-financing claims, risk assumption, clearing with insurers, and financial outsourcing. Famed serves providers in the healthcare sector, enabling them to concentrate on core activities while managing their financial processes efficiently.

Pack2Pack

Acquisition in 2014
Pack2Pack is a manufacturer of premium quality and sustainable metal packaging solutions, focusing primarily on the food, paint, and chemicals industries. The company specializes in the production and marketing of tin can packaging tailored for specific niches, thereby meeting the diverse packaging needs of its clients in various sectors. Pack2Pack's product range includes pails and tinplate cans with capacities ranging from 0.5 liters to 25.0 liters, providing effective and cost-efficient packaging options. Through its commitment to quality and sustainability, Pack2Pack supports businesses in optimizing their packaging solutions.

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. is a bakery based in Beuningen, the Netherlands, that specializes in the manufacture of frozen dough bakery products. Founded in 1977, the company has evolved from a dedicated bakery into a leading Dutch bakery specialist, with a strong emphasis on product development and innovation. It offers a diverse range of products, including bread doughs, viennoiseries, and snacks, catering to both retail and food service markets. Utilizing high-quality ingredients and a unique dough preparation process, Grand Duet produces over 200 stock-keeping units annually, generating sales exceeding EUR 25 million. 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 ECM Solutions BV specializes in software solutions for managing asset-related engineering information throughout the asset lifecycle. Its flagship product, BlueCielo Meridian, facilitates the connection between maintenance and engineering, supports concurrent modifications, and enhances data handover. The software transforms engineering data into actionable information, improving data integrity, auditability, and efficiency. BlueCielo serves major industries such as chemical, metals and mining, oil and gas, pharmaceutical, and utilities, helping clients ensure compliance, control costs, and improve safety while extending the lifespan of their assets. In addition to its software offerings, the company provides implementation, training, and support services. Founded in 1985 and based in Hoofddorp, the Netherlands, BlueCielo has expanded its presence internationally, with offices in several countries. The company has formed strategic alliances with major technology firms, enhancing its capabilities and reach in the market.

Sovitec

Acquisition in 2012
Sovitec is a manufacturer and distributor of high-quality micro glass beads, primarily utilized as reflective materials in horizontal road marking. The company's product line includes premix and drop-on beads, fillers, and products designed for peening and blasting. In addition to road marking applications, Sovitec's glass beads are also employed in industrial surface treatment and as additives to enhance the technical properties of various materials. Through its focus on quality and innovation, Sovitec serves multiple markets, including road marking, plastics, coatings, and surface treatment.

Actief Interim NV

Acquisition in 2011
Actief Interim NV specializes in employment and staffing services, catering to both blue-collar and white-collar workers. The company focuses primarily on small and medium enterprises (SMEs), providing a professional link between labor supply and demand. Actief offers flexible and optimal staffing solutions, enabling businesses in the construction and service sectors to find skilled and experienced personnel tailored to their specific requirements. Through its services, Actief aims to support SMEs in effectively meeting their workforce needs.

HG International

Acquisition in 2009
HG International is a prominent European manufacturer and supplier of specialized consumer cleaning and maintenance products, operating under the HG brand name. Headquartered in Almere, The Netherlands, the company has established itself as a trusted name in the cleaning industry, particularly in its home markets of The Netherlands and Belgium, while also expanding its presence across Western Europe, including the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Spain, and Italy. HG International offers an extensive portfolio of over 200 specialized solutions, catering to various cleaning needs in households and gardens. Their product range includes cleaning solutions for bathrooms, kitchens, fabrics, floors, furniture, and outdoor spaces, allowing customers to effectively maintain and enhance their living environments.

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. is a Dutch company based in Tilburg, specializing in the production of bakery products such as waffles, cookies, and cakes. Founded in 2007, the company offers a diverse range of products, including caramel waffles, fresh egg waffles, chocolate caramel waffles, butter cake, and seasonal confections. De Banketgroep serves a variety of customers, supplying its products to retail chains and food service providers, including petrol stations, caterers, vending-machine operators, airlines, and railway stations throughout the Netherlands. Additionally, the company provides co-manufacturing services for A-brand customers. Known for its commitment to quality, De Banketgroep employs around 450 trained personnel who focus on customer service and innovation, enabling the company to maintain a strong position in the domestic market while expanding into export markets.

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., established in 1927, is a Dutch manufacturer specializing in the production and supply of lubricants. Its extensive product portfolio caters to diverse applications, including automotive motor oils for road traffic, gear oils, hydraulic oils, agricultural products, marine products, industrial greases, food-grade lubricants, maintenance products, workshop supplies, and merchandise. Kroon-Oil primarily serves the European market, with a focus on the automotive, agricultural, and other industries.

CurTec

Private Equity Round in 2005
CurTec is a manufacturer of plastic and synthetic packaging solutions designed for high-value material industries, including pharmaceuticals, specialty chemicals, and food ingredients. The company specializes in the development and production of industrial drums and containers that cater to the needs of global blue-chip clients. By offering innovative packaging solutions, CurTec enables its customers to enhance operational efficiency, boost sales, reduce supply chain costs, and improve the safety, reliability, and sustainability of their products during transport.

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, along with a variety of other food products. The company produces confections, aerated spreads, hazelnut paste, and dessert sauces, catering to a diverse clientele. Its products are distributed to supermarkets, business-to-business partners, and importers. All Crump also markets several proprietary brands, including Pranutti, Chokina, and Crumpy, contributing to its presence in the competitive food industry.

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 specializing in bean sprouts. The company employs a highly efficient growing method that involves continuous adjustments to the glasshouse climate, optimizing conditions for bean germination. Evers Specials supplies fresh bean sprouts and seedlings, which are utilized in various products, including frozen, dried, canned, and ready-to-eat items, 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 Dutch company specializing in gingerbread products. It operates as a bakery and manufacturer of various baked goods, including breads, buns, breakfast cakes, luxury cakes, and confectionery items. The company's net sales are primarily generated within the Netherlands. In 2005, its consolidated net sales reached EUR 46.5 million with an EBITDA of EUR 10 million.

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, Netherlands, specializes in manufacturing and marketing high-quality decorative products, with a particular focus on coloured (paint) flakes. These flakes serve as decorative components in various coverings for walls, ceilings, and floors. Coldec is recognized globally as the leading producer of these flakes. The company's product range caters to both professional and consumer segments, with key markets including Germany, France, Benelux, and the Nordic region. Through continuous investment in new technologies and product diversification, Coldec maintains a strong market position.

Dupaco Distribution

Acquisition in 1996
Dupaco Distribution B.V., founded in 1985 and based in Utrecht, the Netherlands, is a value-added distributor specializing in networking software and technology. The company serves the Dutch market by offering a diverse portfolio that includes open source Linux and Unix products, as well as a variety of solutions within the Microsoft ecosystem. In addition to product distribution, Dupaco provides support to its partners throughout the pre-sales process, alongside training and consultancy services. Their offerings have expanded to include numerous Software as a Service (SaaS) and cloud solutions, catering to both established and emerging vendors. As of December 2015, Dupaco operates as a subsidiary of Ingram Micro B.V.

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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