Gilde Equity Management

Established in 1982, Gilde Equity Management is an independent private equity firm specializing in mid-market companies within the Benelux region. With over three decades of experience, they focus on management buyouts and have extensive sector knowledge and industry networks.

Nathalie Brabers

COO

Jüry De Wulf

Partner

Bas Glas

Senior Partner

Eschwin Hetzenauer

Senior Partner

Thomas Schelfhout

Investment Director

Daniel Winkelman

Senior Partner

Mathijs van Meer

Investment Director

Thijs Van Remmen

Partner

Past deals in Benelux

EIFFEL

Acquisition in 2018
EIFFEL is a specialized consulting firm based in the Netherlands, serving both corporate and public-sector clients. With a team of 650 skilled professionals, the company focuses on providing solutions in areas such as legal, finance, and process optimization. EIFFEL develops a range of tailored service concepts that address specific industry challenges, particularly in finance, business process transformations, and compliance with changing regulations. Additionally, EIFFEL is involved in the development of residential properties, emphasizing affordability and quality. The firm integrates consulting, project delivery, outsourcing, and data analytics to help clients manage their legal matters more effectively.

ConTeyor International

Acquisition in 2018
ConTeyor International, established in 1999 and headquartered in Merelbeke, Belgium, specializes in manufacturing and supplying reusable textile packaging systems for the B2B industry, with a primary focus on the automotive sector. The company offers a range of products, including partition/shelf systems, multi bags, fit boxes, and racks, designed to safely and efficiently transport car parts from suppliers to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). ConTeyor's solutions are tailored to each new car model, ensuring optimal space utilization and minimizing environmental impact. The company serves leading automotive manufacturers across Europe and internationally, with production facilities in Europe, Mexico, and Turkey, and commercial teams in every car-producing country in Europe.

Leen Bakker

Acquisition in 2017
Leen Bakker is a prominent discount retailer operating in the Dutch and Belgian home furnishing and decoration sector, headquartered in Raamsdonksveer, Netherlands. The company specializes in providing an extensive array of furniture and bedding products, which includes living and sleeping furniture, floor coverings, home and bed textiles, lighting, window decorations, and garden furniture. Leen Bakker positions itself in the value-for-money segment of the market, allowing customers to customize products according to their individual preferences and contemporary design styles. Through its focus on affordability and variety, Leen Bakker has established itself as a trusted household brand in home furnishings.

Ultimo Software Solutions

Private Equity Round in 2017
Ultimo Software Solutions BV is a Dutch software development company founded in 1988 and headquartered in Nunspeet, Netherlands. The company specializes in creating management software that enhances the functional management of business assets and processes. Its product offerings include integrated workplace management systems, maintenance management systems, and IT service management solutions. Ultimo is recognized as a market leader in the Netherlands, catering to a diverse clientele that includes over 900 organizations globally, from healthcare facilities to multinational corporations and government agencies. By focusing on high-quality software development, implementation, and support, Ultimo aims to continuously elevate software standards in the industry. The company is supported by various departments, including Research & Development, Customer Support, Product & Quality Control, Marketing & Sales, and Administration, ensuring a comprehensive approach to meeting customer needs.

Boboli Benelux

Acquisition in 2017
Boboli Benelux B.V. is a prominent producer of Italian bread products, specializing in a diverse range of offerings that include Tuscan peasant-style breads, pizzas, flatbreads, calzones, and traditional feast breads. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Bunschoten, the Netherlands, the company caters to various sectors within the retail and foodservice industries across Europe. Its clientele includes supermarket chains, hypermarkets, convenience stores, specialty shops, cafeterias, and gas stations. Boboli Benelux is known for its ability to create tailor-made products, allowing it to meet the specific needs of customers under its own brand as well as private labels. The company's focus on Mediterranean bread, including hand-shaped frozen and chilled bake-off products, positions it as a leader in the bakery industry, providing convenient solutions for both on-the-go consumption and at-home use.

Leapp Group International

Acquisition in 2015
Leapp Group International BV is a company based in Amsterdam, Netherlands, specializing in the retail of refurbished Apple hardware. It offers a range of second-hand Apple products to consumers, businesses, and educational institutions. By focusing on providing high-quality refurbished devices, Leapp Group aims to meet the growing demand for sustainable technology solutions while ensuring accessibility to reliable Apple products.

Kwantum

Acquisition in 2015
Kwantum is a leading discount retailer in the Netherlands, specializing in home furnishings, particularly wall, window, and floor products. The company provides a diverse selection of items, including laminate flooring, doormats, lamps, non-woven wallpaper, wooden furniture, and various home accessories. With a commitment to offering an attractive assortment of living products, Kwantum ensures that customers can access these domestic furnishings at the lowest prices in the market. As a prominent player in the industry, Kwantum supplies a significant portion of the curtain market in the Netherlands, making it a trusted choice for home decoration needs.

EVBox

Acquisition in 2014
EVBox specializes in providing smart and scalable electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure and management software. With over 150,000 charging points across 70 countries, the company helps businesses and cities transition to emission-free transport. Founded in 2010, EVBox offers a range of charging solutions including residential, commercial, public, and fast-charging stations, along with management software and mobile apps.

Famed

Acquisition in 2014
Famed, established in 1988 with headquarters in Amersfoort, Netherlands, specializes in medical factoring services for healthcare providers. It offers a range of services including billing, claim collection, debt management, pre-financing claims, risk assumption, clearing with insurers, and financial outsourcing. Famed serves providers in the healthcare sector, enabling them to concentrate on core activities while managing their financial processes efficiently.

Conclusion

Private Equity Round in 2013
Conclusion is a multidisciplinary service provider based in Utrecht, The Netherlands, specializing in business transformation and IT services. Founded in 1997, the company employs around 1,250 specialists who integrate IT expertise with business acumen to deliver tailored solutions for their clients. Conclusion approaches business-critical services through a unique framework that emphasizes the interplay of people, organization, and technology, encapsulated in their philosophy of "Business Done Differently." Additionally, the company includes Conclusion Low Code Company, established in 2015, which focuses on custom application development. This comprehensive approach enables Conclusion to effectively address the diverse needs of its clients, ensuring impactful and sustainable transformations.

Grand Duet

Acquisition in 2013
Grand Duet B.V. is a bakery based in Beuningen, the Netherlands, that specializes in the manufacture of frozen dough bakery products. Founded in 1977, the company has evolved from a dedicated bakery into a leading Dutch bakery specialist, with a strong emphasis on product development and innovation. It offers a diverse range of products, including bread doughs, viennoiseries, and snacks, catering to both retail and food service markets. Utilizing high-quality ingredients and a unique dough preparation process, Grand Duet produces over 200 stock-keeping units annually, generating sales exceeding EUR 25 million. The company operates as a subsidiary of EUROPASTRY S.A.

HG International

Acquisition in 2009
HG International is a prominent European manufacturer and supplier of specialized consumer cleaning and maintenance products, operating under the HG brand name. Headquartered in Almere, The Netherlands, the company has established itself as a trusted name in the cleaning industry, particularly in its home markets of The Netherlands and Belgium, while also expanding its presence across Western Europe, including the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Spain, and Italy. HG International offers an extensive portfolio of over 200 specialized solutions, catering to various cleaning needs in households and gardens. Their product range includes cleaning solutions for bathrooms, kitchens, fabrics, floors, furniture, and outdoor spaces, allowing customers to effectively maintain and enhance their living environments.

Signature Foods

Acquisition in 2007
Signature Foods is a food franchise brand based in Hilversum, Netherlands, specializing in fresh spreads, dips, tapas, salads, and other food products. The company operates a chain of franchises that focuses on delivering a diverse range of quality food items, catering to various consumer tastes and preferences. By emphasizing fresh ingredients and innovative recipes, Signature Foods aims to provide a unique dining experience while maintaining a strong presence in the competitive food market.

De Banketgroep

Acquisition in 2007
De Banketgroep B.V. is a Dutch company based in Tilburg, specializing in the production of bakery products such as waffles, cookies, and cakes. Founded in 2007, the company offers a diverse range of products, including caramel waffles, fresh egg waffles, chocolate caramel waffles, butter cake, and seasonal confections. De Banketgroep serves a variety of customers, supplying its products to retail chains and food service providers, including petrol stations, caterers, vending-machine operators, airlines, and railway stations throughout the Netherlands. Additionally, the company provides co-manufacturing services for A-brand customers. Known for its commitment to quality, De Banketgroep employs around 450 trained personnel who focus on customer service and innovation, enabling the company to maintain a strong position in the domestic market while expanding into export markets.

Clean Mat Trucks

Acquisition in 2001
Clean Mat specializes in the sale and rental of sanitation and commercial vehicles, and ranks among the largest European suppliers of these products. When it comes to renting or leasing garbage trucks, street sweepers, vacuum trucks and container vehicles, Clean Mat is the undisputed market leader in the Benelux.. Vehicles are prepared for rental and sale in the company's specialized workshop, and many are exported to foreign destinations.

Koninklijke Peijnenburg

Acquisition in 2000
Koninklijke Peijnenburg, established in 1883 by the Peijnenburg family, is a leading Dutch company specializing in gingerbread products. It operates as a bakery and manufacturer of various baked goods, including breads, buns, breakfast cakes, luxury cakes, and confectionery items. The company's net sales are primarily generated within the Netherlands. In 2005, its consolidated net sales reached EUR 46.5 million with an EBITDA of EUR 10 million.

PQR

Private Equity Round in 1998
PQR is an independent IT consultancy specializing in innovative ICT infrastructure solutions. They advise clients on system configurations and technical designs, handle implementation, administration, and security of ICT infrastructures. Notable projects include designing the IT backbone for the Dutch speed camera system and serving local municipalities and medium-sized private sector companies.

Coldec

Acquisition in 1996
Coldec Holding, based in Vaassen, Netherlands, specializes in manufacturing and marketing high-quality decorative products, with a particular focus on coloured (paint) flakes. These flakes serve as decorative components in various coverings for walls, ceilings, and floors. Coldec is recognized globally as the leading producer of these flakes. The company's product range caters to both professional and consumer segments, with key markets including Germany, France, Benelux, and the Nordic region. Through continuous investment in new technologies and product diversification, Coldec maintains a strong market position.

Dupaco Distribution

Acquisition in 1996
Dupaco Distribution B.V., founded in 1985 and based in Utrecht, the Netherlands, is a value-added distributor specializing in networking software and technology. The company serves the Dutch market by offering a diverse portfolio that includes open source Linux and Unix products, as well as a variety of solutions within the Microsoft ecosystem. In addition to product distribution, Dupaco provides support to its partners throughout the pre-sales process, alongside training and consultancy services. Their offerings have expanded to include numerous Software as a Service (SaaS) and cloud solutions, catering to both established and emerging vendors. As of December 2015, Dupaco operates as a subsidiary of Ingram Micro B.V.
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