Down 2 Earth Capital

Down 2 Earth Capital NV is a private equity firm based in Antwerp, Belgium, founded in 2013. The firm specializes in growth capital financing and focuses on small and medium enterprises within the country. It typically invests in companies with EBITDA between €1 million and €10 million and revenues ranging from €10 million to €50 million. Down 2 Earth Capital does not engage in startup or turnaround investments and maintains a flexible approach regarding industry focus. The firm seeks both majority and minority stakes in its portfolio companies and is also involved in moderate debt financing. With an investment horizon of five to eight years, Down 2 Earth Capital aims to support entrepreneurs and managers in expanding their businesses, leveraging its partners' extensive private equity and industry experience.

Alain Keppens

Founding Partner

Ivo Marechal

Founding Partner

Past deals in Belgium

The House of Marketing

Venture Round in 2019
The House of Marketing (THoM) is a marketing consultancy firm based in Diegem, Belgium, specializing in strategic marketing and interim management services. The company provides a comprehensive suite of offerings, including brand positioning, customer segmentation model development, and the redesign of sales and marketing processes. THoM also focuses on digital marketing, content marketing, social media marketing, and marketing automation, aiming to create significant business growth for its clients. In addition to consulting, the firm offers mentoring and instruction across various marketing subjects and industry sectors, ensuring that clients can effectively implement marketing strategies and technologies. Formerly a subsidiary of Quanteus Group, The House of Marketing is dedicated to delivering tangible value and impact to businesses.

Nordic

Private Equity Round in 2019
Nordic operates as a travel agency. The agency offers trips to Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Iceland in typical cottages, log cabins, and hotels to travelers. It also provides a complete package of information consisting of tips, maps, extensive travel documents, and hiking maps for every region. Nordic was founded in 1980 and is headquartered in Londerzeel, Belgium.

DP Survey Group

Acquisition in 2017
DP Survey Group NV is an international organization based in Zwijndrecht, Belgium, specializing in claims adjustment and surveying services for the marine and non-marine insurance industries. The company provides a range of consultancy and risk management services, including claim management and prevention strategies. Its team of experienced professionals conducts thorough investigations, ensuring that clients receive accurate and efficient results presented in detailed reports. By leveraging expertise across various key areas, DP Survey Group aims to deliver high-quality service tailored to the unique needs of the insurance sector.

Orbit nv

Acquisition in 2014
ORBIT® develops and produces state-of-the-art architectural lighting systems for the medium to high end project lighting market (hotel, office, leisure, retail and living spaces) and commercializes its lighting fixtures through an international dealer network of creative lighting specialists. ORBIT’s headquarters and production site are located near Antwerp (Belgium, Europe).

ConTeyor International

Acquisition in 2013
conTeyor is an international provider of reusable packaging solutions, primarily serving the automotive industry. The company supplies major European automotive manufacturers, including BMW, Volvo, and Jaguar Land Rover, with customized packaging designed for each new car model. Their product offerings include technical textiles, thermoformed products, plastic containers, and metal racks specifically tailored for transporting car parts such as bumpers and door panels. By focusing on safety and efficiency, conTeyor aims to optimize space during transportation while providing an environmentally friendly alternative to disposable packaging materials like cardboard and plastics. Headquartered in Merelbeke, Belgium, with production facilities in several European countries, Mexico, and Turkey, conTeyor maintains a strong presence in the automotive sector with commercial teams across all major car-producing regions in Europe.
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