Waterland Private Equity Investments

Waterland Private Equity Investments is a private equity firm based in Bussum, Netherlands, founded in 1999. It provides growth capital and partnership to companies across sectors including business products and services, consumer products and services, healthcare, information technology, life sciences, internet of things, SaaS, wellness, and other technology-driven areas, with a focus on Europe. The firm collaborates with management teams to realize growth ambitions and supports expansion, often through acquisitions and international expansion.

Florian Behrmann

Senior Investment Manager

Cyrielle Belbézier

Investment Manager

Cyrielle Belbézier

Investment Manager

Caspar Blakstad

Senior Associate

Matthew Boyers

Senior Associate

Simon Briggs

Senior Associate

Pieter Bukala

Senior Investment Manager

Joy Castenmiller

Investment Director

Joy Castenmiller

Investment Director

Nathalie Clybouw

Associate Principal

Nicolas D'Heygere

Managing Partner

Sam Daems

Portfolio Principal

Lasse Damm

Senior Associate

Harry Davies

Senior Associate, Investor Relation

Jan De Turck

Investment Manager

Anthony Demaerel

Senior Investment Manager

Laura Dillon

Partner

Laura Dillon

Partner

Oscar Dintilhac

Investment Manager

Lex Douze

Chief Investment Officer and Partner

Christoph Dubies

Principal

Christoph Dubies

Principal

Jan Dörries

Principal

Jan Patrick Dörries

Principal

Nicolas D’heygere

Managing Partner

Bart Elema

Partner, CFO and Chief Risk Officer

Robin Elley

Senior Investment Manager

Xavier Rehman Fawcett

Investment Director

William Ford

Principal

Daniel Mühle Garcia

Senior Investment Manager

Stefan Gattinger

Senior Associate

Matthias Geyssens

Partner

Tim Goedeweeck

Principal

Tim Goedeweeck

Principal

Dominic Graham

Investment Director

Nicklas Guldberg

Investment Director

Ryan Hallworth

Principal

Joep Hendriks

Investment Director

Gregor Hengst

Managing Partner

Louis Huetz

Partner and Directeur General

Louis Huetz

Partner

Etienne Hupp

Investment Manager

Etienne Hupp

Investment Manager

Martin Stette Jessen

Associate

Tomek Karpinski

Investment Director

Sebastian Kloss

Principal

Sebastian Kloss

Principal

Anders Normann Koole

Investment Manager

Arno Lauwers

Senior Investment Manager

Donal Mac Nioclais

Investment Director

Nick Manning

Investment Manager

Nick Manning

Investment Manager

Wendy McMillan

Partner

Philippe Moser

Principal

Philippe Moser

Principal

Nils Niederhagen

Investment Manager

Vincent Nykjaer

Investment Director

Mathias Ottevaere

Investment Manager

Thom Piethaan

Investment Manager

Martin Pimont

Investment Manager

Guillem Poblet Mas

Investment Manager

Carsten Rahlfs Ph.D

Managing Partner

Philipp Reinke

Investment Director

Philipp Reinke

Investment Director

Wouter Roduner

Managing Partner

Wouter Roduner

Managing Partner

Rinaldo Rosendaal

Partner

Rinaldo Rosendaal

Partner

Hans Scheepers

Partner

Robert Schoebel

Investment Manager

Marc Schwarz

Investment Director

Matthieu Sevens

Investment Manager

Daniel Shapiro

Principal

Tomas Simons

Managing Partner and Chairman of the ESG Committee

Marijn Spillebeen

Associate

Arne Staedt

Investment Director

Svenja Streb

Investment Director

Vincent Tombeur

Senior Associate

David Torralba

Partner

David Torralba Torrents

Partner

David Torrents

Partner

Michael Toxvaerd-Hansen

Associate Principal

Manu Uylenbroeck

Investment Director

Henri Van Canneyt

Investment Director

Cedric Van Cauwenberghe

Group Managing Partner

Johannes Van Lieshout

Senior Associate

Bart Verhoeff

Senior Investment Manager

Frank Vlayen

Partner

Frank Vlayen

Partner

Sebastiaan Winkenius

Investment Manager

Sebastiaan Winkenius

Investment Manager

Hessel van Kleffens

Investment Manager

Rupert von Bülow

Investment Manager

Past deals in Netherlands

Lebara

Acquisition in 2024
Lebara is a telecommunications company based in London, United Kingdom, offering tailored innovative solutions for families, friends, and colleagues to stay connected both locally and internationally. Specializing in Pay As You Go mobile SIM cards and related products, Lebara caters to migrant communities by providing services such as internet, data, top-up vouchers, and balance checking. The company enables users to make calls to countries such as Bangladesh, India, China, Nigeria, Pakistan, and Poland. Serving international communities in various countries including the Netherlands, Denmark, Spain, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, Australia, and Germany, Lebara distributes its products and services through sales partners and retailers. Founded in 2001, Lebara focuses on providing accessible communication options for diverse populations around the world.

Nuts Groep

Private Equity Round in 2017
Nuts Groep is a provider of electricity and gas in the Netherlands and Belgium, aiming to deliver affordable energy solutions to its customers. The company operates under various brands, including Budget Energy and NLE in the Netherlands, and Elegant in Belgium, serving approximately 600,000 and 100,000 customers respectively. With a focus on both organic growth and consolidation of energy companies in the Benelux region, Nuts Groep is working towards surpassing one million customers by 2020. Additionally, the company is dedicated to making sustainable energy accessible, offering services related to energy purchasing and portfolio management to help clients minimize their environmental impact. To support its expansion and service enhancement, Nuts Groep plans to invest over €800 million in 2018. The company is partially owned by investor Waterland.

Scholt Energy Control

Acquisition in 2016
Scholt Energy Control B.V. is an energy supplier that provides electricity and gas to corporate customers and businesses in Belgium, the Netherlands, and Germany. Established in 2005 and headquartered in Valkenswaard, the Netherlands, the company focuses on delivering a personalized and transparent service to its clients. Scholt Energy Control has carved out a niche in the energy market by prioritizing customer satisfaction and fostering long-term relationships built on mutual trust. Although not the largest supplier, the company emphasizes quality and commitment, striving to exceed customer expectations in all aspects of its operations. As a subsidiary of Scholt Group B.V., Scholt Energy Control continues to evolve and adapt to the needs of the business energy sector.

Hanse Orga

Private Equity Round in 2016
Hanse Orga, established in 1984, is an independent software and consulting firm specializing in treasury management and bank reconciliation solutions. Headquartered in Hamburg, the company has expanded its presence internationally with subsidiaries in France, Switzerland, the Netherlands, the United States, the United Kingdom, Spain, and Hong Kong. Hanse Orga focuses on developing intelligent software solutions that automate and standardize corporate financial processes, catering to a diverse range of industries. The firm's successful approach has attracted a client base of over 1,000 large and medium-sized companies worldwide.

Pay For People

Private Equity Round in 2015
Founded in 1998, Pay For People specializes in HR Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) services. They provide back-office payrolling solutions for temporary staffing firms and direct payrolling services for companies and freelancers using their proprietary IT system and web portal. With offices in Rotterdam, Amsterdam, and Heerenveen, they efficiently manage payroll administration for a large number of employees across various sectors.

Attero B.V.

Acquisition in 2014
Attero B.V. is an energy and waste management company based in Wijster, the Netherlands, with a focus on recovering raw materials and producing sustainable energy. Founded in 1929 and formerly known as Essent Milieu B.V., the company specializes in the recovery of plastics, metals, and drinks cartons, generating renewable electricity and biofuels for various applications. It offers recycled plastics for diverse products such as cable ducts, plant pots, and food crates, and also produces biotrays for street furniture. Additionally, Attero recycles rubble and contaminated soil into reusable materials for construction and engineering projects, including concrete blocks and retaining walls. The company operates landfill sites and provides water purification services, emphasizing its commitment to environmental responsibility and the sustainable management of waste.

Didix

Acquisition in 2013
Didix is a company based in Amsterdam, Netherlands, that specializes in the development and distribution of electronic gifting and promotional products. Established in 2009 by Boudewijn Jansen, Didix offers a range of products, including BioscoopCadeau and RestaurantCadeau, which cater to various gifting needs. The company operates in multiple countries, including the Netherlands, the UK, Germany, and Belgium, effectively marketing and distributing its brands across these regions. Since September 2015, Didix has functioned as a subsidiary of Blackhawk Network Holdings, further enhancing its capabilities in the gifting sector.

International Wellness Resorts

Acquisition in 2011
International Wellness Resorts B.V., founded in 2011 and based in Emst, Netherlands, specializes in building and operating wellness centers at resort locations. The company focuses on medical tourism, hospitality, and land development services, catering to health-conscious travelers seeking wellness experiences. As of 2016, it operates as a subsidiary of Aspro Parks SL. Through its offerings, International Wellness Resorts aims to create holistic environments that promote health and well-being.

VivaNeo

Acquisition in 2011
VivaNeo is a company that operates fertility clinics and reproductive medical centers across Germany, the Netherlands, and Denmark. It specializes in providing comprehensive services for individuals facing fertility challenges. The company's offerings include various treatment options such as hormone therapies, in-vitro fertilization, intracytoplasmic sperm injection, and insemination. Additionally, VivaNeo employs advanced medical techniques like embryoscopy, polar body diagnosis, and blastocyst transfer. The company emphasizes personalized care by creating individualized treatment plans in collaboration with patients, ensuring that their preferences and needs are met. VivaNeo also provides social freezing services, allowing individuals to preserve their fertility for future use.

Mauritsklinieken

Private Equity Round in 2010
Mauritsklinieken Holding B.V., headquartered in Den Haag, Netherlands, operates a chain of dermatology clinics specializing in skin diseases and varicose veins treatment. Established in 2004, it has grown to become one of the largest outpatient dermatology clinics in the country, with five branches located in The Hague, Utrecht, Amsterdam, and Nijmegen. Mauritsklinieken offers a range of dermatological care services, catering to both insured and uninsured patients. Each clinic is designed to prioritize patient comfort and high-quality care within a small-scale setting, resulting in consistently high customer satisfaction.

Arseus

Private Equity Round in 2009
Arseus is a R&D scientific company delivering innovative solutions and concepts to professionals and institutions in the healthcare sector in 30 countries worldwide. Arseus is subdivided into three divisions: Fagron is global market leader in pharmaceutical compounding. Corilus develops and supplies unique integrated ICT solutions with substantial added value to medical specialists and is market leader in Belgium, France and the Netherlands. The Belgian company Arseus NV is located in Waregem, and is listed on NYSE Euronext Brussels and NYSE Euronext Amsterdam. The operational activities of the Arseus group are driven by the Dutch company Arseus BV. The head office of Arseus BV is located in Rotterdam.

Intertrust Group

Acquisition in 2009
Intertrust Group, founded in 1952 and headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands, provides a range of services including fund and corporate solutions, capital market services, and private wealth management. The company serves multinationals, fund managers, financial institutions, and entrepreneurs across five key regions: The Netherlands, Luxembourg, Jersey, the Cayman Islands, and the rest of the world. Its corporate services encompass formation, domiciliation, legal administration, accounting, treasury management, and escrow services. For fund services, Intertrust offers fiduciary, legal administration, accounting, depositary, and compliance services tailored to hedge funds, private equity funds, and real estate funds. Additionally, its capital market services include special purpose vehicles and investor reporting. The private wealth division focuses on asset management and estate planning for high net worth individuals and international families. Intertrust Group was acquired by Corporation Service Company in October 2022.

JVH Gaming

Acquisition in 2008
JVH Gaming & Entertainment operates a network of casinos and gaming arcades throughout the Netherlands. The company provides a diverse range of gaming options, including traditional table games such as roulette, poker, and blackjack, as well as electronic gaming and slot machines. In addition to gaming, JVH offers a comprehensive suite of hospitality services, including restaurants, hotels, and event facilities, ensuring a full entertainment experience for its guests. The company is committed to delivering a safe and enjoyable environment for visitors, combining gaming and leisure in one location.

Medhold Medical

Private Equity Round in 2007
Medhold Medical is a private clinical laboratory operating in Belgium and the Netherlands, specializing in a wide range of medical analyses for human, industrial, and veterinary applications. The company's services encompass bio- and immunochemistry, immunology, hematology, microbiology, anatomic pathology, molecular biology, radio isotopes, toxicology, and veterinary science. Medhold Medical serves a diverse clientele, including general practitioners, hospital laboratories, industrial medicine services, and veterinary professionals. In addition to its laboratory services, the company is recognized for supplying advanced medical devices and technology solutions, particularly in Southern Africa, where it supports healthcare providers with consulting services, clinical engineering, and information technology systems. This comprehensive approach enables Medhold Medical to enhance the quality and efficiency of healthcare delivery.

Optisport

Private Equity Round in 2006
Optisport, market leader in the development and management of sports and leisure accommodations, such as swimming pools, sports halls, ice rinks and fitness facilities throughout the Netherlands. At the moment, approximately 2000 employees work at the more than 300 accommodations. We are active in more than 75 municipalities. Optisport is characterized by an open, driven and enthusiastic corporate culture. For clients, we are a reliable and professional partner that offers sustainable and efficient solutions.

GlobalCollect

Acquisition in 2005
GlobalCollect is a payment service provider that specializes in processing e-commerce payments globally. Founded in 1994 by Jan Manten and Ron Vollebregt, the company is headquartered in Hoofddorp, Netherlands, and operates as a subsidiary of Ingenico Group. GlobalCollect offers local e-payment services tailored for international customer not-present channels, including online, mail, and telephone orders. Additionally, the company provides fraud screening services and integrated fraud reduction tools to enhance the security of customer transactions. Through these services, GlobalCollect supports product and service providers in managing their online payment processes effectively.

HealthCity International

Private Equity Round in 2005
HealthCity International is a prominent operator of sports and fitness clubs across several European countries, including the Netherlands, Germany, Luxembourg, France, Italy, Spain, and Belgium. Established in 2000 and headquartered in Hoofddorp, Netherlands, the company offers a range of facilities under the HealthCity brand, which encompasses both BasicFit and HealthCity Premium locations. Its clubs feature amenities such as tennis and squash courts, swimming pools, childcare services, and sauna facilities. HealthCity International focuses on providing an upscale experience that combines fitness and wellness, equipped with modern fitness equipment and professional personal trainers. As a subsidiary of Leisure Group Europe, the company is committed to delivering high-quality services that cater to the growing demand for health and relaxation in the region.

Famed

Acquisition in 2004
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.

Harting-Bank

Acquisition in 2003
Harting-Bank B.V. is a manufacturer of mobility aids, supplying a wide range of products to the homecare and associated markets. Its offerings include nursing beds and accessories, anti-decubitus tools, lifting and transfer equipment, wheelchairs, shower and toilet aids, fitness and physiotherapy equipment, blood pressure measuring devices, mobile oxygen concentrators, and various mobility-related items such as weighing scales, stools, walkers, cutlery, drinking cups, and mattresses. In addition to product manufacturing, Harting-Bank provides services such as maintenance and repair of equipment, resource management, training and workshops, as well as financial advisory and budgeting assistance for purchasing aids. Founded in 1836, the company is headquartered in Utrecht, the Netherlands.

Golf Management Group

Private Equity Round in 2003
Golf Management Group International is a company that specializes in acquiring, developing, and operating golf courses. Established in 2003 and headquartered in Naarden, Netherlands, the company manages a portfolio of golf properties across the country. With a focus on enhancing the golfing experience, Golf Management Group International is dedicated to maintaining high standards in course management and development.
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