Vendis Capital

Vendis Capital is an independent private equity firm that concentrates on building and investing in small- to mid-sized branded consumer companies in Europe. It deploys flexible capital for growth and buyout transactions, including development capital, expansion and acquisition financing, and minority or majority stakes. The firm focuses on branded consumer products and consumer-facing retail, offline and online, across goods and services, food and non-food sectors, and may back retailers or firms building consumer brands. It prefers investments in Europe, with a concentration on head offices in Benelux, France, Netherlands, Luxembourg, and Belgium. Typical deal size ranges from €10 million to €60 million per transaction, targeting revenue from roughly €10 million to €300 million and EBITDA from €3 million to €30 million. Vendis provides strategic support, helps with management additions, evaluations and execution of acquisitions, and implements monitoring and reporting tools, often taking an active board role. Founded in 2009, it is headquartered in Diegem, Belgium, with offices in Stockholm, Paris and Hilversum.

Nadia Bervaes

CFO

Vincent Braams

Partner

Aurélie Cayet

Investment Director

Michiel Deturck

Co-Founder and Partner

Arjan Elderhorst

Partner

Silke Kranz

Investment Manager

Fabian Kranz

Associate

Olivier Le Bris

Investment Manager

Alexander Matthes

Partner

Yassin Nasri

Associate

Cedric Olbrechts

Co-Founder and Partner

Paul Risopoulos

Associate

Jatinder Singh

Investment Manager

Joris Van Troos

Partner

Philip Vannieuwenhuyze

Investment Director

Gianni Voigt

Investment Manager

Stefan Weimann

Investment Director

Tobias Wollenhaupt

Investment Director

Mathieu de Medeiros

Partner

Past deals in Belgium

Skins Cosmetics

Private Equity Round in 2024
Skins Cosmetics is a retailer specializing in personal care products. It offers a wide range of items including perfume, makeup, skincare creams, and body care essentials to cater to diverse customer needs across the Netherlands, Belgium, and South Africa.

ECOstyle

Acquisition in 2021
ECOstyle is a manufacturer of sustainable garden care products that offers naturally-based alternatives to chemical solutions, catering to private gardeners, pet owners, and professionals in the agriculture and horticulture sectors. The company provides a range of ecologically responsible products, including veterinary medicines, supplements, and pest control solutions, aimed at addressing the diverse needs of its clients in garden, animal, and livestock care. ECOstyle has established a strong presence in key markets such as the Netherlands, Belgium, Denmark, and Austria, where it maintains long-standing relationships with important garden centers and DIY retailers. Through its commitment to sustainability, ECOstyle positions itself as a leader in the eco-friendly gardening industry.

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 is a Belgian manufacturer of consumer healthcare and cosmetic products, established in 2007 and headquartered in Sint-Martens-Latem. The company produces a diverse range of medical aids and cosmetic solutions, including mouth ulcer gel, cold sore serum, teeth whitening products, and various skin care items aimed at addressing issues such as eye bags, stretch marks, and spider veins. Sylphar's products are marketed under established brands such as iWhite, Herpatch, Shur Healthy Breath, and Remescar. The company distributes its offerings through retailers, distributors, and pharmacies both in Belgium and internationally, and also operates an online store to reach its customers directly. Sylphar focuses on providing affordable, consumer-friendly solutions for various health and beauty concerns.

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 for pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and cosmetic applications. It manufactures and commercializes bud extracts and other herbal remedies, and offers syrups, ointments, tinctures, and related preparations. Its products include complexes based on fresh and organic bud macerates, stock macerates, birch saps, syrups, and propolis, aimed at natural wellbeing. The company addresses immune, circulatory, cleansing and drainage, skin, respiratory, energy and well-being, relaxation, hormonal, voice, and musculoskeletal systems. Founded in 1986 as GemmoBase, HerbalGem is headquartered in Vielsalm, Belgium.

ZEB

Venture Round in 2010
ZEB, is a Belgium-based retail chain.
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