IK Partners

IK Partners, established in 1989, is a London-based private equity firm with a pan-European focus. It specializes in growth capital, buyouts, and add-on acquisitions, primarily investing in mid-market companies with enterprise values between €100 million and €500 million, and revenues between €50 million and €1 billion. IK Partners targets businesses in sectors such as business services, healthcare, consumer, and industrial goods, typically taking a majority stake and board seat. It operates across Europe, with a particular emphasis on North and Continental Europe, Central and Eastern Europe, Scandinavia, the DACH region, the United Kingdom, and the Benelux countries. The firm is known for its responsible investment approach, avoiding sectors and companies that contribute to human rights abuses, environmental degradation, or labor exploitation.

Thierry Aoun

Partner, Capital Markets

Gerbert Bos

Associate Director

Arnaud Bosc

Partner

Morgane Bouhenic

Partner

Jean-Maxime Bourdin

Associate Director

Norman Bremer

Partner

Maria Brunow

Partner, Mid Cap Investment team

Remi Buttiaux

Managing Partner, Business Services Sector Lead

Ingmar Bär

Director

Ingmar Bär

Partner

Julian Bärenfänger

Partner and Member of the Small Cap Investment Team

Deborah Collignon

Director

Enver Cura

Associate Director

Ozan Demir

Associate Director

Joachim Dettmar

Partner

Detlef Dinsel

Managing Director

Carla Dupont

Associate Director

Rikard Edvardsson

Associate Director

Vincent Elriz

Partner, Mid Cap Investment Team

Alireza Etemad

Partner, Industrials Sector Lead

Leif-Niklas Fanter

Director

Pierre Gallix

Managing Partner, Head of Development Capital Strategy

Henrik Geijer

Partner

Charlotte Girard

Director, Communications and ESG

Thomas Grob

Partner, Head of Partnership Fund Strategy

Daniel-Vito Günther

Director

Ben Hartley

Associate Director

Caroline Le Hen

Director

Remko Hilhorst

Managing Partner, Consumer Sector Lead

Erik Ingemarsson

Partner

Mirko Jablonsky

Partner, Industrials Sector Lead

Frederik Jacobs

Partner

Antoine Jacquemin

Partner

Carl Jakobsson

Partner

Kristian Kemppinen

Managing Partner, Head of Small Cap Strategy

Jens Overgaard Knudsen

Associate Director

Florian Kofler

Associate Director

Diki Korniloff

Partner

Florent Labiale

Director

Alice Langley

Partner

Emmanuel Limal

Director

Fredrik Linder

Associate Director

Simon May

Partner

Dodo Meijer

Associate Director

Richard Muckle

Director

Daniel O’Neill

Director, Mid Cap Investment team

Charles O’Halloran

Associate Director

Anders Petersson

Managing Partner, Healthcare Sector Lead

Nils Pohlmann

Partner

Thibaut Richard

Director

Tom Salmon

Partner

Philipp Schmidt

Associate Director

Tom Schonk

Director

Dan Soudry

Managing Partner and Head of Mid Cap Strategy

Johan Van de Steen

Managing Partner

Patrik Stockhaus

Director

Magdalena Svensson

Partner

Adrian Tanski

Director

Christian Theisen

Associate Director

Mathias Thorsheim

Associate Director

Onne Tjerkstra

Director

Andrew Townend

Partner

Guillaume Veber

Director

Sander van Vreumingen

Partner

Sebastian Waters

Associate Director

Sara Wedin

Director

Christian Wiesinger

Director

Pete Wilson

Partner

James Yates

CFO and Managing Partner

Adrian Tanski

Partner

Past deals in Netherlands

Acture Group

Acquisition in 2020
Acture Groep is a Dutch company that specializes in providing social security services to corporate and temporary staffing agencies. Founded in 2008 and based in Nijmegen, the company manages cases of workforce illness and disability, conducts health assessments, and offers administration and reintegration services. Additionally, Acture Groep provides insurance advice and ensures compliance with social security legislation. Its innovative approach positions it as a valuable partner for organizations seeking to effectively manage employee health-related challenges.

2Connect B.V.

Acquisition in 2018
2Connect B.V. is a company based in Waalwijk, the Netherlands, established in 2000. It specializes in the design, development, and production of cables, connectors, electronic packaging, and interconnection modules. The company's products cater to various sectors, including automotive, health care, and the sensor industry, addressing a wide range of applications.

Optimum Group

Acquisition in 2018
Optimum Group B.V., founded in 1995 and based in Alkmaar, the Netherlands, is a collective of printing companies specializing in UV flexo and digital printing. The group focuses on self-adhesive labels and flexible packaging, catering to various industries including food, retail, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, home and personal care, logistics, and chemicals. It is recognized as a leading player in the Benelux market, with member companies such as Etiket Nederland, Vila Etiketten, Specialised Printer Max. Aarts, W&R Etiketten, and Express Printing Business (EPB) in Belgium. Each company operates independently while maintaining close management collaboration within the group, ensuring continuity of service to their existing customer bases. Optimum Group's diverse offerings include wet-glue labels, multilayer labels, security seals, gummed tapes, foils, and more, serving both regional and international clients.

Signature Foods

Acquisition in 2015
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.

Veritas Petroleum Services

Acquisition in 2013
Veritas Petroleum Services is a global provider of testing, inspection, and advisory services, operating five laboratories strategically located in the Netherlands, Singapore, Houston, Fujairah, and Manchester. The company specializes in fuel quality testing, bunker quantity surveys, oil condition monitoring, and transformer oil testing, among other services. By offering these solutions, Veritas Petroleum Services assists clients in the marine, power, and renewable sectors to optimize their operational performance. The company focuses on helping its customers improve fuel management, reduce fuel costs, enhance operational efficiency, and comply with environmental regulations.

Welzorg Netherlands

Acquisition in 2002
Welzorg Netherlands is a distributor of mobility aids for elderly and disabled people in the Netherlands, Denmark, and Sweden.

Continental Bakeries

Acquisition in 1999
Continental Bakeries B.V. is a prominent European producer and distributor of biscuits, bread replacements, and toasts, established in 1825 and headquartered in Dordrecht, the Netherlands. The company specializes in the production and sale of a diverse range of products, including sandwich biscuits, shortcake biscuits, oat flake cookies, breakfast biscuits, and various types of toasts and snacks. While it primarily focuses on private label products, Continental Bakeries also markets its own brands. The company has a strong presence in Western Europe, particularly in countries such as Germany, France, Sweden, and the Benelux region, where it supplies products to leading retailers. Continental Bakeries is recognized for its extensive product portfolio, commitment to high quality, and strong relationships with customers, which contribute to its competitive advantage in the bakery sector.
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