Bencis Capital Partners Deutschland GmbH

Overview

Bencis Capital Partners Deutschland GmbH is an independent private equity firm that supports business owners and management teams in achieving their growth ambitions. Operating from offices in Düsseldorf, Amsterdam, and Brussels, Bencis has been investing in strong, successful businesses in Germany, the Netherlands, and Belgium since 1999. The firm focuses on profitable companies with operating profits up to €50 million, aiming to add value through active ownership and close collaboration with portfolio company management teams. Bencis has invested in 33 businesses with a combined turnover of approximately €2.3 billion, employing a total of 13,235 people. The firm's investment strategy targets majority stakes in companies with strong management teams, emphasizing sectors such as Industry & Manufacturing, Food & Beverages, Business & Consumer Services, Healthcare & Leisure, and Wholesale & Retail. Bencis is committed to responsible investment practices, adhering to the United Nations-supported Principles for Responsible Investment (UNPRI) and integrating environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) factors into all its investment decisions. The firm has been a signatory to the UNPRI since 2014. Bencis' recent activities include the closing of Bencis VII at €625 million in October 2025, enabling continued investments alongside entrepreneurs and management teams in the Benelux and DACH regions. Over the past 18 months, Bencis has realized eight exits across its funds, achieving an average multiple on invested capital (MOIC) of 7.0x, underscoring its ability to deliver strong returns through active ownership and close collaboration with portfolio company management teams. Bencis Capital Partners Deutschland GmbH is led by managing directors Dirk Roelof Moeke and Zoran van Gessel. Bencis' commitment to responsible investment practices is evident in its adherence to the United Nations-supported Principles for Responsible Investment (UNPRI) and its integration of environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) factors into all its investment decisions. The firm has been a signatory to the UNPRI since 2014, reflecting its dedication to sustainable and ethical investment strategies.