Karmijn Kapitaal
Private equityAmsterdam · 11 people tracked
Investment thesis
Karmijn Kapitaal invests in Dutch small and medium-sized enterprises, positioning itself as an active partner that values personal relationships alongside capital. It supports portfolio companies at strategic and operational levels, helping develop strategy and leverage private equity. The firm assists with internationalization, online/e-commerce rollout, access to international distributors and customers, and actively sources acquisition targets to accelerate growth. It draws on a network of experts in marketing, e-commerce, retail and finance, and helps fill management positions. Karmijn emphasizes efficiency and finance while valuing loyal employees, customers, diversity, creativity and innovation within a long-term vision.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 11 people
from the firm's website
What they invest in
from 13 of 30 portfolio companiesConsumer ×6Construction Tech ×3E-commerce ×3Data & Infrastructure ×2Hardware ×2SaaS ×2Advanced Manufacturing ×1AgTech ×1
HQs:Netherlands×10United States×1
Investments · 30 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBusiness Art Service curates and supplies artwork for corporate workspaces, sourcing pieces from studios for artists who face barriers to the labor market, including neurodiverse artists and those with acquired brain injuries.
ConsumerImpact & Social Good
Elevator and escalator company joining a leading European lift group.
Elite liften en roltrappen provides maintenance, repair, modernization, and advisory services for elevators and escalators, using both brand-independent and original components.
Construction Tech
Gielissen designs and builds experiential environments such as exhibitions, events, interiors, and museum spaces for clients seeking custom-made physical builds.
Construction Tech
Investree (Bomenwacht Nederland) provides tree inspections, surveys, and management consulting, and develops software for tree management processes with data-based predictions.
AgTechData & InfrastructureSaaS
Jopen is a Dutch craft brewery based in Haarlem that brews a range of beer styles including IPA, Pale Ale, blond, witbier, stout, saison, sour, lager, barrel-aged and low/no-alcohol beers, some gluten-free.
ConsumerE-commerceFoodTechHaarlem, NL
King Louie is a fashion brand offering women's clothing, sold through its online store and multiple physical retail locations.
ConsumerE-commerceRetail TechAmsterdam, NL
Marlies Dekkers is a Dutch designer brand offering lingerie and swimwear sold directly to consumers, with a focus on design, fit, and empowering women.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerce
Marlies Dekkers(Founder & Designer)
Co-investorsAvedon Capital Partners
Provider of security solutions since 2016 for sectors including mental health care (GGZ), hospitals, youth care, shelter facilities, and distribution centers, combining safety with practical support on the work floor.
Natural Cosmetics Holland develops and manufactures custom natural cosmetics for skincare, cleansing, and fragrance.
Advanced ManufacturingCircular EconomyConsumer
Picturae digitizes and enriches physical collections — such as archives, maps, photographic materials, herbarium sheets, and entomology specimens — into structured, searchable digital data for cultural and scientific institutions.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureSaaS
Tover develops the Tovertafel, an interactive projection system that displays movement-responsive games onto tables, floors, or other surfaces to support people with cognitive challenges.
Digital HealthHardwareHealthtech
Tuvalu creates and produces original television and video concepts for public and commercial broadcasters, international streamers, and platforms.
Media & Entertainment
Van Noort Liften B.V. is a brand-independent lift-technology company providing maintenance, repair, and modernization of elevator installations, including passenger lifts, goods lifts, and home lifts.
Construction TechHardware
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Karmijn Kapitaal made?
- Karmijn Kapitaal has 30 tracked investments.
- What sectors does Karmijn Kapitaal focus on?
- Karmijn Kapitaal focuses on Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Karmijn Kapitaal located?
- Karmijn Kapitaal is headquartered in Amsterdam, NL.
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