Particon

Overview

Particon is a venture capital firm based in Maastricht, Netherlands, focusing on financing the growth and continuity of companies in the Southeast Netherlands. The firm provides risk-bearing capital to businesses with growth potential, including those undergoing reorganization, business transfer, management buy-out, or management buy-in. Particon emphasizes social involvement, business continuity, and job retention in its investment approach. The firm's investment criteria include a minimum investment of €1 million, targeting companies with an EBITDA of at least €500,000 and a post-investment ownership stake of at least 25%. Particon's portfolio includes companies such as Black Bear Carbon, which developed a process to convert waste tires into pure and ecological carbon black, and Braden Group, an engineering firm specializing in inlet and outlet systems for gas turbines. Particon's strategy involves active involvement in its portfolio companies, offering support at both strategic and operational levels without taking over the entrepreneur's role. The firm leverages its extensive network to assist companies in achieving their objectives, aiming to help businesses take the next step in their development.

Investment Focus

• EBITDA of at least €500,000
• Post-investment ownership stake of at least 25%

Portfolio Companies