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 is a provider of integrated photonics sensing solutions based in Alkmaar, Netherlands. Established in 1996, the company specializes in developing photonics sensing systems for advanced applications across various sectors, including aerospace, automotive, medical, and energy. PhotonFirst focuses on leveraging the unique properties of photons to measure temperature, strain, pressure, and shape. By enhancing these capabilities, the company supports its clients in creating innovative and effective photonics sensing systems.

Healix Clean Tech

Seed Round in 2021
Healix Clean Tech is a clean-tech startup focused on addressing plastic pollution by converting linear economies in the technical textile industry into sustainable circular economies. The company specializes in collecting, sorting, shredding, washing, and reprocessing used twines, ropes, nets, and other plastic fiber waste into high-quality circular polymers. These polymers are used in the manufacturing chain to create various recycled products, including twines, ropes, yarns, and fishing nets. By employing proprietary purification technology, Healix Clean Tech aims to close the loop on plastic fiber waste, ultimately helping clients reduce environmental pollution and protect marine life.

Delta Coastal Services

Acquisition in 2020
Delta Coastal Services B.V., founded in 2015 and based in Vlissingen, the Netherlands, specializes in providing wet and dry support services for dredging and earthmoving projects across Europe. The company offers a range of services including tender services, which encompass supplies and crew support, as well as storage and transshipment capabilities. Additionally, Delta Coastal Services provides dredging support and coastal reinforcement services, which involve managing crew logistics, assisting with pipe connections to hoppers, conducting survey work for foreshore replenishments, and transporting materials to vessels. The company also supplies auxiliary equipment and services such as landfill, light sets, and diesel storage, reinforcing its commitment to comprehensive support in the dredging sector.

Arnold Suhr

Acquisition in 2017
Arnold Suhr Netherlands specializes in supplying a diverse range of raw materials and ingredients primarily for the food, pharmaceutical, and healthcare sectors. The company offers a variety of products, including acerola juice concentrate, caffeine, goji berries, beta alanine, aspartame powder, stevia, and inositol, among others. By operating as a specialty supplier, Arnold Suhr facilitates access to essential raw materials needed for the production of finished goods, ensuring competitive pricing for its clients across various industries.

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 supplier of high tenacity yarns, including polyester, polyamide, nylon, aramide, and synthetic continuous filament yarns. With over twenty years of experience, Lumat has established itself as a leading distributor of industrial yarns across Europe, Africa, and the Americas, serving a diverse customer base of over a thousand clients. The company's product offerings encompass various applications, including ropes, nets, sewing threads, and hoses, which cater to industries such as marine, climbing, and fishing. Lumat's commitment to quality materials ensures the durability and reliability of its products, supported by a network of strategically located branch offices and warehouses.

Amphitec

Acquisition in 2015
Amphitec specializes in the design and manufacture of high-end mobile vacuum installations for dry and liquid products, primarily serving the industrial cleaning sector. Founded in 2001 by two entrepreneurs, the company is located in Hendrik-Ido-Ambacht and employs a team of approximately 50 people. Its products are built on trucks, trailers, or in containers, facilitating suction, transportation, and blowing of both dry materials and liquids. Amphitec has established itself as a competitive player in its market, catering to customers through direct sales and a dealer network. The company’s mobile pressure and vacuum installations address the pneumatic transport needs of industrial, building, and municipal cleaning applications.

Lantor BV

Acquisition in 2015
Lantor BV, established in 1959 and based in Veenendaal, the Netherlands, specializes in the development, manufacturing, and marketing of nonwoven solutions for various applications, including cable, composites, construction, and packaging. The company produces a diverse range of products, such as nonwoven cable tapes—ranging from semi- to nonconductive tapes and waterblocking tapes—as well as flame retardants. In the composites sector, Lantor offers flexible core materials and bulker mats for use in marine, transportation, and construction applications. The company's construction-related offerings include condensation control and reinforcement solutions for waterproofing, while its packaging solutions encompass fragrance sachets and silica gel bags. Additionally, Lantor provides filtration products for wet filtration and solids separation, and it also creates custom nonwoven solutions for industries including horticulture and home fragrance. Formerly known as Firet BV, Lantor BV has evolved from its origins as 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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