Fysius is a chain of clinics for patients with lower-back and related pains. The treatment methods and treatment aids, such as the OriGENE device, take advantage of the latest scientific insights. With over 10,000 treated patients annually, Fysius is the largest and most specialized clinic for back pain in the Netherlands.
Private Equity Round in 2018
Savaco NV, founded in 1991 and headquartered in Kortrijk, Belgium, is an IT service provider focused on delivering tailored solutions that enhance business digital transformation. The company specializes in the development and management of complex ICT infrastructures, offering CAD and PLM software to support product development processes. Additionally, Savaco advises on and implements Internet of Things (IoT) technologies and provides business productivity services. With two data centers that facilitate cloud services, Savaco aims to provide its clients with strategic advantages through impactful solutions that deliver tangible value.
Verasol B.V. is a manufacturer of residential verandas, garden rooms, and carports, operating primarily in the Netherlands and Germany. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Helmond, the company produces made-to-order aluminum products, including window frames, glass sliding systems, and various accessories. Verasol serves customers across the Netherlands, Germany, France, and Belgium through its own store network, selected dealers, and distributors. The company has experienced significant sales growth in recent years, driven by a rising consumer trend toward enhancing outdoor living spaces and extending the outdoor season with high-quality, comfortable designs. Verasol's state-of-the-art production facility and distribution center in Wachtendonk, Germany, support its commitment to delivering customized solutions that beautify homes and properties.
Yarrah Organic Petfood B.V., founded in 1992 and based in Harderwijk, the Netherlands, specializes in producing and delivering a comprehensive range of organic wet and dry food products for dogs and cats. The company emphasizes high animal welfare standards by sourcing meat from livestock that has been raised in humane conditions, avoiding the use of chemical additives, preservatives, and hormones. Its product offerings include meals for puppies and adult dogs, vegetarian options, and specialized cat food for animals with dietary restrictions. The diverse selection features ingredients like chicken, beef, fish, and various vegetables, all formulated to support the health and well-being of pets. Yarrah's products are available through online channels in several European countries, promoting a commitment to organic pet care. As the first and only animal feed manufacturer in the Netherlands to offer a complete range of organic pet food, Yarrah Organic Petfood is dedicated to ensuring that pets enjoy a nutritious and balanced diet.
Corilus is a provider of software solutions, eHealth services and total ICT solutions to the healthcare sector in Belgium, where it is the market leader, the Netherlands and France. The company offers practice management systems, communication tools, electronic patient records, as well as data exchange and billing systems. Corilus is a trusted provider to a broad range of healthcare professionals, among whom are pharmacists, general practitioners, nurses, midwives, dentists, ophthalmologists, opticians, physiotherapists and veterinarians. Corilus solutions can also be found in healthcare centres, hospitals, laboratories and elderly homes. The company’s turnover is some € 44 million.
Hobré Instruments B.V. is a manufacturer and service provider of on-line analyzers and sample systems, catering primarily to the oil and gas, petrochemical, power generation, natural gas, steel, and food industries globally. The company specializes in various products, including fuel and flare gas combustion parameters, on-line elemental analyzers, and gas and liquid sample conditioning systems. It also offers advanced analysis technologies for measuring H2S, H2O, and CO2, as well as CO and H2O analyzers tailored for the food industry. In addition to its product offerings, Hobré Instruments provides customized solutions, feasibility studies, training, and maintenance services. The company has established a distribution network across Europe, North America, Central and South America, Asia, and the Middle East, and it collaborates with various manufacturers to enhance its service portfolio. Founded in 1978 and headquartered in Purmerend, the Netherlands, Hobré Instruments also maintains offices in Hungary and Houston, Texas.
Lubbers Logistics Group BV specializes in providing road transportation, special transportation, and dangerous goods transportation services across Europe. The company operates a diverse fleet that includes trucks, flatbed-and step deck trailers, tautliners, and low-loaders, as well as cranes mounted on trucks and trailers for various transport and lifting tasks. Its services cater primarily to sectors such as oil and gas, wind energy, nuclear, and industrial construction, involving projects from single flatbed loads to complex intercontinental transport operations. Lubbers Logistics Group also handles the transportation of hazardous materials, including explosives and radioactive goods, while offering specialized services like warehousing for oil and gas equipment, offshore container rentals, and rig move planning and execution. With a history dating back to 1929, the company has established locations throughout Europe, including the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Norway, Turkey, Germany, Italy, Denmark, and Romania, and maintains a strategic partnership with OEG Offshore Ltd.
Heptagon specializes in the manufacture of advanced micro-optics systems and optical packaging for smart devices. The company is recognized for its expertise in imaging, light, and sensor technologies, particularly through its innovative Time-of-Flight (ToF) sensors. Heptagon’s products integrate illumination, lens systems, and packaging technologies at the wafer level, which allows original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to streamline their product development processes and reduce time-to-market. With over 20 years of experience, Heptagon has established a reputation for delivering breakthrough technologies while maintaining total supply chain control and a commitment to integrity.
Signature Foods is a food franchise brand in the categories of fresh spreads, dips and salads.
Founded in 1990, Desotec has pioneered the market for the purification of liquids and gases through mobile activated carbon filters. During its more than 25 years in business, the company has established itself as a European market leader in this field. Desotec provides a filtration technology that enables its customers to comply with increased environmental regulations and sustainability requirements and to serve mission-critical filtration needs offering a flexible rental solution.
Orangefield Group provides corporate, administrative, and trust services. Its services include management and domiciliation, accounting and reporting, structuring, structured finance, shelf company, escrow, intellectual property, carbon credit, employee participation plan, and Hong Kong re-invoicing services.
NSL offers a variety of outsourced services to local and central governments, as well as businesses. The company specializes in frontline and back-office support, alongside customer service solutions, aimed at enhancing public spaces and infrastructure management. Additionally, NSL provides national enforcement expertise, particularly at borders. Its business process management services facilitate the issuance and processing of road traffic penalty charge notices for local authorities and support excise duty enforcement for the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency. By focusing on these areas, NSL aims to improve operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.
Martindale Pharmaceuticals Ltd. is a UK-based specialty pharmaceutical company that manufactures and supplies a diverse range of essential medicines to over 28 countries worldwide. Established in 1972 and based in High Wycombe, the company specializes in areas with significant unmet medical needs, focusing on opioid addiction, emergency care, hospital-initiated medicines, and ophthalmic products. Its product offerings include injectables, pre-filled syringes, ophthalmic drops and ointments, oral solutions, and suppositories, as well as non-sterile and sterile unlicensed medicines. Martindale also provides specialized products for niche markets, private sector hospitals, and international distributors, including a hydroconductive debridement dressing called Drawtex. The company operates as a subsidiary of Ethypharm S.A., having previously been a subsidiary of Cardinal Health, Inc.
Envirotainer AB is engaged in the production, development, and rental of active temperature-controlled containers for air transportation of temperature-sensitive healthcare products in Sweden and internationally. It also provides various services, including laboratory testing, qualification and validation support, data collection and reporting, and the Qualified Envirotainer Program for training. The company’s client list includes pharmaceutical and biotech companies. The company was founded in 1986 and is based in Upplands Väsby, Sweden with operations centers in Singapore; Dallas, Texas; Frankfurt, Germany; and Toronto, Canada. It also has a network stations in Hyderabad, India.
James Dewhurst Ltd. manufactures and markets flexible reinforcement materials. It offers reinforcement scrims, laminated scrims, woven fabrics, and custom-made solutions. The company offers its products for geotextiles, industrial products, packaging, automotive, transport, health, hygiene, and building and construction sectors worldwide. The company was founded in 1933 and is based in Accrington, United Kingdom. It has locations in Asia, the United States, and Europe. As of May 31, 2017, James Dewhurst Ltd. operates as a subsidiary of Sioen Industries NV.
Filed for bankruptcy protection in 2010. No longer exists. iRex Technologies provides solutions for portable, electronic reading and writing to redefine electronic paper applications. Its iLiad, an electronic reader product, is used in various application areas, including educational and newspaper publishing, professional applications, and e-book publishing. The company was founded in 2001 and is based in Eindhoven, the Netherlands.
NexWave Solutions, S.A. specializes in developing embedded and device software for the consumer electronics market. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Montpellier, France, the company provides a range of software products, including NexGUI, a graphical user interface framework designed for various devices such as set-top boxes and cameras. It also offers NEXGUIBUILDER, which facilitates the design and generation of applications using NexGUI, and NEXBROWSER, a lightweight browser that supports HTML, XHTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Additionally, NexWave Solutions has developed a Blu-ray stack integral to Blu-ray products, LibTRON for migrating applications and middleware to Linux environments, and NSI, a component-based infrastructure for embedded software development. The company maintains a global presence with offices in Silicon Valley, California, and Tokyo, Japan, as well as representations in major cities in Korea and China.
Exie AS is a software company based in Oslo, Norway, specializing in performance management software for both public and private sectors. Founded in 1997, Exie offers solutions designed to support the implementation of business strategies across a variety of domains, including senior management, public sector operations, resource management, and supplier intelligence. The company's software addresses diverse performance management needs, encompassing financial, corporate, sales, logistics, and human resource functions. Through its comprehensive programmes, Exie aims to enhance operational efficiency and decision-making for its clients.
Baarsma Wine Group, based in Huizen, the Netherlands, is a prominent wine distributor serving North-West Europe. Founded in 1977, the company provides a diverse selection of quality wines to private individuals, restaurants, supermarkets, and trading customers. It operates through various sales channels including retail, business-to-business, on-trade, off-trade, and direct-to-consumer methods, utilizing direct mail, telemarketing, physical stores, and online platforms. Baarsma Wine Group also exports its products to regions including Asia, Africa, the Russian Federation, Poland, the Baltic States, and the Caribbean. With approximately 370 employees, the company has established a significant presence in the European wine market, achieving a turnover nearing 300 million Euros. It operates with a focus on innovation and market responsiveness, maintaining a structure that allows its business units to operate independently while fostering a collaborative and dynamic work environment. As of 2017, Baarsma Wine Group operates as a subsidiary of InVivo Wine.
Pieris Pharmaceuticals is a clinical-stage biotechnology company that develops drugs to fight cancer, severe asthma, anemia, and other medical conditions with unmet medical needs. The company applies its proprietary Anticalin® technology to the drug development processes. Pieris Pharmaceuticals was founded in 2001 and is based in Freising, Bayern.
Volution Group supplies ventilation products for residential and commercial construction applications in the UK, the Nordics, the Benelux countries and Germany; and Torin-Sifan, which supplies motors, fans and blowers to OEMs of heating and ventilation products for both residential and commercial construction applications in Europe.
Amtico International is a a manufacturer of high-quality luxury vinyl flooring. It manufactures LVT in its US and UK plants and sells around the world under the “Amtico” and “Spacia” brands. The company, which today employs over 600 people, was founded in 1965 and became an independent business in 1995, owned by its management and outside investors
Lucas Bols N.V is the world’s oldest distilled spirits brand and one of the oldest Dutch companies still active. Building on our heritage dating back to 1575, we have mastered the art of distilling, mixing and blending old recipes with new flavours for our portfolio of premium and super-premium brands. Our high-quality products are sold in more than 110 countries around the world. We have a portfolio of more than 20 brands across a range of spirits products, including liqueurs, genever, gin and vodka. Lucas Bols has the number one position in liqueur ranges worldwide (excluding the US) and is the world’s largest player in the genever segment. Many of our other products have market or category-leading positions.
IMCD is a prominent company specializing in the sales, marketing, and distribution of specialty chemicals and food ingredients. With a diverse product portfolio, IMCD operates in two main categories: Life Sciences, which includes pharmaceuticals, beauty and personal care, food and nutrition, and home care, and Industrial, encompassing coatings, lubricants, energy, and advanced materials. The company serves a global market through four operating segments: EMEA, Americas, Asia-Pacific, and holding companies, with the majority of its revenue derived from the EMEA segment. Headquartered in Rotterdam, The Netherlands, IMCD collaborates closely with major global producers, utilizing its market-focused technical expertise to provide tailored solutions for customers across various industries. This approach fosters lasting partnerships and supports clients with advice on formulation, production processes, and applications. IMCD employs over 1,500 professionals across more than 30 countries, demonstrating its commitment to generating growth for its partners.
NexWave Solutions, S.A. specializes in developing embedded and device software for the consumer electronics market. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Montpellier, France, the company provides a range of software products, including NexGUI, a graphical user interface framework designed for various devices such as set-top boxes and cameras. It also offers NEXGUIBUILDER, which facilitates the design and generation of applications using NexGUI, and NEXBROWSER, a lightweight browser that supports HTML, XHTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Additionally, NexWave Solutions has developed a Blu-ray stack integral to Blu-ray products, LibTRON for migrating applications and middleware to Linux environments, and NSI, a component-based infrastructure for embedded software development. The company maintains a global presence with offices in Silicon Valley, California, and Tokyo, Japan, as well as representations in major cities in Korea and China.
Fabory Nederland B.V. is a distributor of fasteners based in Tilburg, the Netherlands, operating since 1947. The company serves various industries, including automotive, defense, petrochemicals, steel construction, shipbuilding, and energy. Fabory offers a comprehensive range of products, such as standard and custom-made fasteners, anchoring products, machine parts, screws, nuts, and other components for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) needs. In addition to fasteners, the company provides inventory management solutions and e-commerce services, including online sales through its web shop and various digital invoicing options. With a focus on meeting specific customer requirements, Fabory has established a strong presence both domestically and internationally.
CleanLease is a provider of integrated textile products and services. Its major activities are laundry of flat linen, work wear and personal clothing. CleanLease’s main geographical markets are the Netherlands and Belgium. The company’s core market segments are healthcare, consisting primarily of hospitals, elderly care and nursing homes, and holiday parks. CleanLease is the market leader in the healthcare segment with almost nationwide coverage.
Mitralign is a privately held company based in a suburb of Boston, Massachusetts, focused on developing a catheter-based technology for the treatment of functional mitral regurgitation. The company has created an innovative system that mimics surgical annuloplasty by delivering surgical implants directly into the mitral annulus via a catheter. This process involves cinching the implants together to decrease the size of the mitral valve annulus and the valve opening. Mitralign's technology aims to provide a less invasive option for managing this life-threatening cardiac condition, enabling healthcare providers to effectively treat symptomatic functional mitral regurgitation through tissue-plication. The company is supported by prominent venture capitalists and has attracted investments from major cardiovascular device firms.
NIKSUN Incorporated specializes in developing forensics-based cybersecurity and network performance monitoring products. Founded in 1997 and based in Princeton, New Jersey, the company offers a range of solutions that include full packet capture, application analytics, intrusion detection, and anomaly detection. Its key products, such as NetDetector, NetVCR, and NetOmni, enable organizations to monitor and analyze network traffic in real-time, providing critical insights into security threats and performance issues. NIKSUN's technology is designed for scalability and modularity, making it suitable for large-scale network environments. The company serves a diverse clientele, including Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and service providers across more than 30 countries, helping them optimize service delivery, enhance security, and meet compliance requirements.
YellowBrix, founded in 1997 as NewsReal, emerged from the Corporate Information Division of InfoSeek, driven by the vision of co-founders David Hoppmann and Jeff Massa. With backgrounds in artificial intelligence and leadership, they recognized the demand for accessible, quality content as the Internet evolved into a vast content hub. YellowBrix specializes in providing syndicated news content for portals and intranets, along with content analytics solutions that deliver insights into market and business intelligence related to companies, individuals, products, topics, and brands. The company's name was changed to YellowBrix in 2000 to better reflect the optimism surrounding the Internet and its potential. Over the years, YellowBrix has developed advanced applications for its Intelligence Engine, solidifying its position as a key player in content infrastructure services.