Strong Root Capital

Overview

Strong Root Capital is a private investment firm established in 2011, focusing on small and medium-sized companies with annual revenues between €5 million and €150 million. The firm specializes in 'hands-on' investments in trading companies, manufacturers, and service providers facing challenges such as carve-outs, turnarounds, management buy-ins (MBIs), management buy-outs (MBOs), consolidation, or the need for buy-and-build strategies. Their approach is pragmatic and deeply involved, recognizing that companies often require more than just financial support to achieve sustainable growth. The firm's investment horizon is flexible, depending on the ability to add value to a company in a sustainable manner. They work closely with private and professional investors, investing on their own account and collaborating to provide the necessary capital and expertise. Strong Root Capital emphasizes practical involvement, assisting management in implementing strategic decisions and setting clear milestones to achieve value creation, often within the first year of investment. Their portfolio includes companies such as Alewijnse, a designer and maintainer of industrial and maritime installations; Dutch Mushroom Projects, a specialist in high-tech mushroom farms; CityTec, a provider of public lighting solutions; and Unipol, a producer of expandable polystyrene beads. These investments reflect the firm's commitment to supporting businesses that require operational and strategic direction to realize their growth potential.

Investment Focus

• Companies with annual revenues between €5 million and €150 million
• Businesses facing challenges such as carve-outs, turnarounds, MBIs, MBOs, consolidation, or the need for buy-and-build strategies
• Opportunities requiring 'hands-on' involvement and practical assistance in strategic decision-making

Portfolio Companies