Mentha
Overview
Mentha is an independent private equity firm focusing on mid-market companies in the Netherlands, Belgium, Denmark, and Germany. The firm specializes in established, medium-sized, and profitable companies with clear growth opportunities, such as organic growth, international expansion, and buy-and-build strategies. Mentha partners with unique entrepreneurs and enterprising managers to jointly realize ambitious growth plans, emphasizing true entrepreneurship, growth acceleration, transformation, and sustainability. With over 25 international transactions annually, Mentha has a strong track record in market consolidations and operational transformations. The firm's focus is on companies with an EBITDA ranging from €2 million to €20 million. Mentha's investment approach is characterized by an active partnership with management teams, encouraging co-investment and fostering close collaboration to execute ambitious business plans. Mentha's portfolio spans various industries, including technology, business services, consumer goods, health and wellbeing, and advanced manufacturing. The firm has expanded its presence beyond the Netherlands and Belgium, entering the Danish market in 2022 and establishing a local team in Copenhagen. This expansion reflects Mentha's commitment to supporting growth and transformation in mid-market companies across Europe. Mentha's corporate culture is described as authentic, down-to-earth, and human, with a team of over 40 professionals with diverse personalities and backgrounds. The firm launched its first Impact Fund in 2024, focusing on investments that contribute to achieving climate and environmental goals, targeting SMEs with revenues between €5 million and €100 million. This initiative underscores Mentha's dedication to integrating sustainability into its investment strategy and supporting companies with a positive impact on the environment. Mentha's offices are located in Amsterdam, Greater Copenhagen, and Antwerp, reflecting its European presence and commitment to supporting companies across the Benelux and Scandinavian regions. The firm's approach combines financial expertise with operational experience, aiming to create durable success for its portfolio companies and their stakeholders.
Investment Focus
- Established, medium-sized, and profitable companies with clear growth opportunities
- EBITDA between €2 million and €20 million
- Companies in technology, business services, consumer goods, health and wellbeing, and advanced manufacturing sectors
- Entrepreneurs and management teams seeking active partnership and co-investment opportunities
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does Mentha invest in?
Mentha invests in Technology, Business Services, Consumer, Advanced Manufacturing and Health & Wellbeing, and is based in North Holland, Netherlands. Mentha is listed as a private equity in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does Mentha invest at?
Mentha backs companies at Growth, Buyout, Turnaround and Distressed, writing cheques of 5M - 50M.
Which regions does Mentha invest in?
Mentha invests across Germany, Denmark, Netherlands and Belgium.
What companies has Mentha invested in?
Mentha's portfolio includes Holmris B8, SPC, Auxo, Fruit Op Je Werk, Ciphix and Amsterdam Data Collective.
How do I contact Mentha?
Mentha's contact details — including LinkedIn — are listed in the ConnectSafely investor database, along with its website and the LinkedIn profiles of the team.
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