Active Capital Company

Active Capital Company B.V. is a private equity firm based in Amsterdam, Netherlands, with an additional office in Munich, Germany. Established in 2009, the firm specializes in acquiring small and medium-sized companies, particularly in the industrial goods and services and technical wholesale sectors. Active Capital typically invests between €2 million and €11 million in companies that generate revenues ranging from €5 million to €80 million. The firm seeks to take a controlling stake in its investments and often assumes temporary management roles to enhance operational performance and drive value creation. By combining strategic focus with tangible improvements, Active Capital aims to foster sustainable growth in its portfolio companies. The firm is known for its swift decision-making process, often closing deals within eight weeks of initial introductions.

Robin Baaij

Investment Manager

Max Brandenburg

Senior Investment Manager

Boudewijn Brouwer

Investment Director Special Investments

Mels Huige

Partner

Kimman, Wouter

Investment Associate

Werner Krabbe

Partner Special Investments

Maximiliaan Maaskant

Senior Investment Manager

Berend Jan van Meerten

Investment Manager

Anouk Mestrom

Investment Manager

Hartwig Ostermeyer

Partner

Jorgos van Rooijen

Senior Investment Manager

Leonard Spigt

Senior Investment Manager

Fabian Steppi

Investment Manager

Constantijn van Wandelen

Investment Analyst

Dick Zeldenthuis

Managing Partner

Miliaan Zwolle

Investment Analyst

12 past transactions

Brocolor

Private Equity Round in 2023
brocolor LACKFABRIK is your trustworthy and innovative partner in toll manufacturing, coating systems, corrosion protection, and industrial coatings.

PhotonFirst

Series A in 2021
PhotonFirst, founded in 1996 and headquartered in Alkmaar, Netherlands, specializes in integrated photonics sensing solutions designed for advanced applications across various sectors, including aerospace, automotive, medical, and energy. The company is dedicated to enhancing the capabilities of photonic technologies to measure critical parameters such as temperature, strain, pressure, and shape. By focusing on the development of sophisticated photonics sensing systems, PhotonFirst empowers its clients to create innovative and improved solutions tailored to their specific needs.

Healix Clean Tech

Seed Round in 2021
Healix Clean Tech is a clean-tech startup focused on addressing the global plastic pollution crisis by transforming the technical textile industry from a linear to a sustainable circular economy. The company specializes in collecting, sorting, shredding, washing, and reprocessing used twines, ropes, nets, and other plastic fiber waste into high-quality circular polymers. Through its proprietary purification technology, Healix manufactures a range of recycled products, including twines, ropes, yarns, and nets for agriculture and fishing applications. By closing the loop on plastic fiber waste, Healix contributes to reducing marine pollution and promoting environmental sustainability.

Delta Coastal Services

Acquisition in 2020
Delta Coastal Services B.V. is a specialized company based in Vlissingen, the Netherlands, that offers comprehensive wet and dry support services for dredging and earthmoving projects across Europe. Founded in 2015, the company provides a range of tender services, including crew and supplies tendering, as well as storage and transshipment solutions. Its expertise extends to dredging support and coastal reinforcement, which encompasses crew bill management, pipe linking assistance, foreshore survey work, and the transportation of materials to vessels. Additionally, Delta Coastal Services supplies auxiliary equipment and services, such as landfill, light sets, and diesel storage, to enhance operational efficiency in various maritime activities.

Arnold Suhr

Acquisition in 2017
Arnold Suhr Netherlands is a distributor of raw materials and ingredients specializing in serving the food, pharmaceutical, and healthcare sectors. The company provides a diverse range of products, including acerola juice concentrate, caffeine, goji, beta alanine, aspartame powder, stevia, inositol, quinine, and iodine. By offering these essential raw materials, Arnold Suhr enables its clients across various industries to produce finished goods efficiently and cost-effectively. The company is dedicated to delivering high-quality ingredients tailored to the specific needs of its customers in these critical sectors.

Codi International

Acquisition in 2017
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.

Lumat

Acquisition in 2017
Lumat is a prominent manufacturer and distributor of high tenacity yarns, including polyester, polyamide, nylon, aramide, and synthetic continuous filament yarns. With over twenty years of experience, the company has established itself as a leading supplier in Europe, Africa, and the Americas, serving a diverse clientele of more than a thousand customers. Lumat's product offerings encompass a wide range of applications, including ropes, nets, sewing threads, and hoses, which cater to industries such as marine, climbing, and fishing. The company's commitment to quality materials ensures that its products are durable and reliable, meeting the needs of various industrial sectors. Lumat operates through an extensive network of strategically located branch offices and warehouses across three continents, allowing for efficient service and distribution.

Amphitec

Acquisition in 2015
Amphitec is a manufacturer of high-end mobile vacuum installations designed for both dry and liquid products, primarily serving the industrial cleaning sector. Founded in 2001 by two entrepreneurs, the company is headquartered in Hendrik-Ido-Ambacht and employs around 50 staff members. Amphitec's products, which are built on trucks, trailers, or in containers, facilitate the suction, transportation, and blowing of materials in various applications, including industrial, building, and municipal cleaning. The company has established itself as a competitive player in its market, offering installations through direct sales and a network of dealers, thereby addressing the pneumatic transport challenges faced by its customers.

Lantor BV

Acquisition in 2015
Lantor BV is a manufacturer based in Veenendaal, the Netherlands, specializing in nonwoven solutions for various industries, including cable, composites, construction, and packaging. Founded in 1959, the company develops and markets a diverse range of products, such as nonwoven cable tapes, which include semi- and nonconductive options, as well as waterblocking tapes and flame retardants. Its composite offerings encompass flexible core materials and surfacing veils used in marine, transportation, and wind energy applications. Lantor also provides solutions for moisture control and reinforcement in waterproofing, alongside an array of packaging products like fragrance sachets. Additionally, the company manufactures filtration products for wet filtration and solids separation, as well as custom nonwoven solutions tailored to specific needs in building, filtration, horticulture, and home fragrance applications. Lantor BV was previously known as Firet BV and was once a subsidiary of IPT Group Limited.

Food Technology Noord-Oost Nederland

Acquisition in 2013
Food Technology Noord-Oost Nederland B.V. is a renowned developer and manufacturer of food processing equipment, catering to the global food industry since its founding in 1963. Based in Almelo, the Netherlands, with a subsidiary in Salinas, California, the company specializes in producing machinery for various food processing tasks, including pre-processing, slicing, washing, drying, mixing, cooking, and logistics. Its diverse product range supports the production of fresh salads, vegetables, fruits, processed foods, and ready meals, as well as meat, poultry, fish, and pet food. By providing efficient equipment and optimizing production processes, Food Technology Noord-Oost Nederland serves both domestic and international customers, ensuring high-quality solutions tailored to meet industry needs. The company is recognized for its advanced technical capabilities and commitment to innovation in food engineering.

Hendrik Veder Group

Acquisition in 2011
Hendrik Veder Group is a Netherlands-based manufacturer and distributor specializing in steel wire and fiber rope products, as well as towing and lifting equipment. The company has established a strong presence throughout Europe and supplies its products globally to meet the needs of various clients. Its product range includes steel, synthetic, and natural fiber ropes, alongside towing and mooring equipment. Hendrik Veder Group serves diverse sectors, including offshore companies, maritime services, government bodies, and ship-owning entities. The company's European footprint facilitates efficient communication and swift response times, often in clients' native languages.

Smit Ovens

Acquisition in 2010
Smit Ovens was founded in 1936 in Nijmegen, the Netherlands. Today, our headquarters are in EINDHOVEN SON and we employ some 50 people. But our philosophy remains the same - to deliver optimal thermal solutions tailored to the needs of our customers and their markets. In the last 75 years, we have built up huge experience in a wide range of processes. We bring all this experience to bear when developing our solutions. We like to think of ourselves as a partner rather than a supplier, working with you to deliver thermal processes that maximize efficiency for high-volume production. Over 3000 of our installations are operating today in the display, glass and electronics industries. We are also increasingly active in the solar power / photovoltaics industry with more than 40 installations, many at global leaders in the thin film sector. We offer complete, tailor-made solutions: defining, modeling and testing processes with our own analysis tools. To support our continuous innovation, we also work with leading research institutes and universities to develop new hardware and processes.
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