Vendis Capital Management is a private equity firm established in 2009, headquartered in Diegem, Belgium, with additional offices in Sweden, France, and the Netherlands. The firm specializes in investing in small to medium-sized branded consumer companies across Europe, particularly in the Benelux region, France, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and the Nordics. Vendis Capital focuses on both development and buyout capital, supporting entrepreneurs through various stages of growth. The firm aims to invest in consumer-facing companies, including both product and retail brands, and avoids sectors such as financial services and pure media. Its investments typically range from €10 million to €60 million, targeting companies with revenues between €10 million and €300 million and EBITDA of €3 million to €30 million. Vendis Capital takes both majority and minority stakes in its portfolio companies, actively participating in management and governance, and plans to hold investments for four to seven years.
Skins Cosmetics is a cosmetic retailer and distributor specializing in skin care and beauty products. Operating in the Netherlands, Belgium, and South Africa, the company provides a diverse selection of items, including perfumes, makeup, candles, deodorants, moisturizers, travel sprays, and skincare creams. Skins Cosmetics aims to meet the specific body care needs of its customers by offering a broad range of high-quality personal care products.
ECOstyle
Acquisition in 2021
ECOstyle provides sustainable garden care and effective naturally-based alternatives to chemical-based products. ECOstyle serves gardening consumers and pet owners, as well as professional gardeners and the agriculture and horticulture sectors. It has established leading positions and a local presence in all of its focus markets, including the Netherlands, Belgium, Denmark, and Austria, where it has longstanding relationships with the key garden centers and DIY retailers.
Kamera Express
Private Equity Round in 2018
Kamera Express BV is a retail company based in Capelle aan den IJssel, Netherlands, specializing in photo and video equipment. Established in 1995, it serves the Benelux region through a combination of online sales and physical superstores located in cities like Amsterdam, Arnhem, The Hague, Rotterdam, Zwolle, and Antwerp. The company offers a wide array of products, including cameras, lenses, lighting equipment, tripods, memory storage, and various accessories for both professionals and hobbyists. Additionally, Kamera Express conducts workshops and demonstrations, providing customers with opportunities to enhance their photography and videography skills. With trained personnel available for assistance, the company aims to deliver expert advice and product demonstrations to its clientele.
Sylphar
Private Equity Round in 2017
Sylphar manufactures medical aids and cosmetic products. It offers mouth ulcer gel, cold sore serum, and cold sore prevention products; interdental whitener, gum care toothpaste, smile kit, whitening promo bag, instant whitening toothpaste, instant tooth polisher, plaque and stains removing solution, tooth polisher refill, and instant whitening mouthwash; eye bags and dark circles diminishing cream, stretch marks prevention cream, spider veins solution, and scars stick; and Shur Healthy Breath, a solution for bad breath. Sylphar sells its products under iWhite, Herpatch, Shur Healthy Breath, and Remescar brands. It offers products through retailers, distributors, and pharmacies in Belgium and internationally. Sylphar also serves customers through its online store. It began operation in 2007, with its headquarters in Sint-Martens-Latem in Belgium as a former subsidiary of Remedent.
The Victoria Group
Private Equity Round in 2014
The Victoria Group was founded in 1991 and is now the Belgian market leader and an important player in France in the jewellery direct sales sector. Victoria designs, produces and distributes, exclusively via its network of sales representatives, classic and trendy jewellery for men, women and children. The jewellery collection includes rings, bracelets, earrings, necklaces and pendants, and is rigorously selected to meet the wishes of the public and to provide optimum quality at the best price.
HerbalGem
Private Equity Round in 2011
Herbalgem develops gemmotherapy remedies and herbal extracts. It engages in the development, manufacture, and commercialization of bud extracts and other herbal remedies; and development and extraction of herbal ingredients for pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and cosmetic industries. Herbalgem also offers a range of herbal preparations, such as syrups, ointments, and tinctures. It offers its products in the areas of immune system, circulatory system, cleansing and drainage, shape and skin, respiratory system, energy and well-being, relaxation, hormonal system, and voice, as well as bones, muscles, and joints. Herbalgem began operation in 1986 as GemmoBase. It has its headquarters in Vielsalm in Belgium.
ZEB
Venture Round in 2010
ZEB, is a Belgium-based retail chain.
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