Down 2 Earth Capital

Down 2 Earth Capital is a Belgium-based private equity firm founded in 2013 and headquartered in Antwerp. It specializes in buyouts and growth financing for small and mid-size companies, with a focus on family succession, management buy-outs and buy-ins, owner buyouts, carve-outs, recapitalizations, and moderate debt financing. The firm typically targets Belgian-based companies with EBITDA between €1 million and €10 million and revenues between €10 million and €50 million, and it pursues both majority and minority stakes. It aims for an investment horizon of five to eight years and is active in sectors including business products and services, industrials, and manufacturing; it also considers distressed opportunities. The team combines private equity experience with SME insight and relies on a network of entrepreneurs and CEOs to support growth.

Christophe Beghin

Investment Manager

Regis De Preter

Investment Manager

Alain Keppens

Co-Founder and Partner

Peter Kloeck

Co-Founder and Partner

Ivo Marechal

Co-Founder and Partner

Joost Verdiesen

Associate Partner

Maarten Wuyts

Investment Associate

Past deals in Belgium

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 is a Belgium‑based provider of claims and risk management services for marine and property‑and‑casualty insurers. The company offers consultancy, claim management, surveying and prevention services, drawing on a global network of experts. Its investigations cover a wide range of key areas, enabling accurate and efficient assessments that are presented in detailed, crystal‑clear reports. DP Survey Group supports insurers in managing claims, reducing risk and improving operational efficiency.

Vio Interim

Acquisition in 2015
Vio Interim NV is a job agency based in Sint Amandsberg, Belgium, specializing in providing staffing services in the logistics, production, sales, and services sectors. The company focuses on connecting qualified candidates with corporate clients seeking temporary staffing solutions. As a fast-growing interim company, Vio Interim has established expertise in meeting the diverse needs of various industries, ensuring efficient and effective workforce placement. Since becoming a subsidiary of SD Worx VZW in 2017, Vio Interim has continued to enhance its service offerings in the human staffing market.

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 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.
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