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Gilde Equity Management (GEM) Benelux Partners

Private equity

Houten · Growth · 30 people tracked

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Investment thesis

Gilde Equity Management backs companies with roots in the Benelux and international ambition, investing in situations of business succession, growth, carve-outs (verzelfstandiging), and management buy-outs. The firm emphasizes a people-first philosophy, valuing craftsmanship, entrepreneurship, and long-term relationships. Rather than starting with spreadsheets, it prioritizes a personal connection with the entrepreneurs and management behind a business, aiming to turn their expertise into a capacity to win. It provides not only capital but also energy and trust to help companies and their leaders grow globally, targeting sustainable, fundamental growth and long-term success.

Invests inSector AgnosticBelgiumEuropeLuxembourgNetherlands

Source: firm website, verified Sep 29, 2026.

Stage
Growth
HQ
Houten, NL
Instruments
Equity · Debt
Private fund assets
$1.2B
Tracked investments
6

Team · 30 people

from the firm's website
Eschwin Hetzenauer· Managing Partnerin
Gerhard Nordemann· Managing Partnerin
Remko Jager· Managing Partnerin
Bas Glas· Senior Partner
Daniel Winkelman· Senior Partnerin
Maarten Vaessen· Value Creation Partnerin
Andre Distelblom· Sr. Controller
Christina ter Veen· Catering & Hospitality host
Daan Freriks· Investment Directorin
Eric-Jan van der Tak· Debt Solutions Directorin
Erwin Broer· Senior Financial Controllerin
Gaby de Zwaan· Officemanager & PA
Hent van Heusden· Investment Managerin
Hidde Prijs· Investment Managerin
Jan van de Kraats· Financial Directorin
Jan Van Den Bossche· Investment Managerin
Karen van Vugt· Office Managerin
Mathijs van den Nieuwenhuijzen· Investment Manager
Max Kruitwagen· Investment Managerin
Nicolien Nijburg· Management Assistent
Quinten Bark· Associate
Rachel Bartels· Catering & Hospitality host
Shaleni Sewrajsing· Financial Business Controllerin
Sharona Burgerhof· Financial Controller
Thomas Schelfhout· Investment Directorin
Wouter Kroneman· Associatein

What they invest in

from 2 of 6 portfolio companies

Consumer ×1Direct to Consumer ×1FoodTech ×1Future of Work ×1HR Tech ×1

HQs:Belgium×1Netherlands×1

Investments · 6 tracked

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Actief Groupactiefgroup.com

Actief Group is an independent staffing agency that places temporary workers and connects small and medium-sized enterprises with personnel, using a local branch network.

Future of WorkHR Tech

Fruity Linefruity-line.nl

Fruity Line produces cold pressed juices and smoothies made from natural ingredients.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTech

Other

Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.

BlueCieloDunlop Protective FootwearHSM Offshore EnergySocaz

Frequently asked questions

How many investments has Gilde Equity Management (GEM) Benelux Partners made?
Gilde Equity Management (GEM) Benelux Partners has 6 tracked investments.
What stage does Gilde Equity Management (GEM) Benelux Partners invest at?
Gilde Equity Management (GEM) Benelux Partners invests at the Growth stage.
What sectors does Gilde Equity Management (GEM) Benelux Partners focus on?
Gilde Equity Management (GEM) Benelux Partners focuses on Sector Agnostic.
Where is Gilde Equity Management (GEM) Benelux Partners located?
Gilde Equity Management (GEM) Benelux Partners is headquartered in Houten, NL.

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