Gilde Equity Management
Overview
Gilde Equity Management is an independent private equity firm that invests in businesses rooted in the Benelux region with international aspirations. They focus on mid-sized and large enterprises, engaging in business succession, privatization, and management buyouts. Their approach emphasizes genuine commitment, investing in various aspects of a company to enhance its market position, with a strong focus on the team behind the business. Their investment strategy includes buyouts, growth investments, management buyouts, and privatizations, targeting companies with high potential and a clear path to international expansion. Gilde Equity Management operates across multiple European countries, including the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Austria, Luxembourg, Switzerland, and Italy, leveraging a unique network to support the growth of their portfolio companies. Since its inception in 1982, Gilde Equity Management has been a pioneer in private equity, investing in over 250 companies across diverse sectors. Their philosophy centers on embracing companies with the right potential and helping them achieve global success, fostering long-term partnerships with entrepreneurs and management teams to drive sustainable growth and excellence.
Investment Focus
- Companies with international growth potential
- Established businesses seeking succession planning
- Enterprises aiming for privatization or management buyouts
Portfolio Companies
Reach Gilde Equity Management directly
Verified work email, phone and LinkedIn for the full team — one spreadsheet, one payment, yours to keep.
Unlock full contacts →Frequently asked questions about Gilde Equity Management
What sectors does Gilde Equity Management invest in?
Gilde Equity Management invests in Financial Services, Technology, Healthcare, Energy, Consumer Goods and Real Estate, and is based in Houten, Netherlands. Gilde Equity Management is listed as a private equity in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does Gilde Equity Management invest at?
Gilde Equity Management backs companies at Growth and Buyout, writing cheques of 10M - 150M.
Which regions does Gilde Equity Management invest in?
Gilde Equity Management invests across Germany, Italy, Switzerland, Luxembourg, Austria and Netherlands.
Who are the partners at Gilde Equity Management?
Team members listed for Gilde Equity Management include Eschwin Hetzenauer (Managing Partner) and Remko Jager (Managing Partner).
What companies has Gilde Equity Management invested in?
Gilde Equity Management's portfolio includes Dunlop Protective Footwear, BlueCielo, Kwantum, Fruity Line, Actief Interim, Socaz, Blygold International and Blygold Nederland.
How do I contact Gilde Equity Management?
Gilde Equity Management's contact details — including phone and LinkedIn — are listed in the ConnectSafely investor database, along with its website and the LinkedIn profiles of its partners.
Last updated · Source: ConnectSafely investor database
