Rivean Capital
Private equityBrussels · Growth–Late Stage · 60 people tracked
Investment thesis
Rivean Capital is a European mid-market private equity firm targeting businesses with potential for accelerated development. It pursues value creation through international M&A, organic growth initiatives, and structural enhancements, supported by an in-house Portfolio Enhancement Program. The firm emphasizes complex opportunity sets and business transformations, applying broad experience across all major industry sectors. Formerly known as Gilde Buy Out Partners, one of Europe's most established private equity firms, it rebranded to Rivean Capital in 2022 while retaining its leadership and core value proposition. Rooted in partnership, pragmatism, and performance, Rivean maintains local presence in the Benelux and DACH regions and Italy.
Source: firm website, verified Sep 1, 2026.
Team · 60 people
from the firm's website
What they invest in
from 27 of 115 portfolio companiesAdvanced Manufacturing ×13Enterprise Software ×9Consumer ×7SaaS ×6E-commerce ×5Hardware ×5Logistics & Supply Chain ×5New Materials ×5
HQs:Netherlands×9Germany×4United States×2Australia×1Belgium×1Switzerland×1
Investments · 115 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2026 · 12024 · 12 dated
WILVO develops and manufactures transport solutions including locking systems, tools, installation equipment, and containers, with expertise in welding and precision assembly for leading global customers.
Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechEnterprise SoftwareHardwareLogistics & Supply ChainBergeijk, NL
Ton WillemsJan Vosters
European provider of interconnection solutions (cables and connectors) for critical applications in demanding industries.
Independent pharmaceutical company serving niche medical-need products for small patient groups.
Dutch outsourced service provider helping corporates and staffing agencies manage employee absenteeism and social security compliance, with a wellbeing platform.
HR solutions provider (formerly t-groep) focused on temporary staffing in Belgium and the Netherlands.
European leader and global number two in lightweight conveyor belts, founded 1950 in the Netherlands.
Co-investorsCapvis AG
Best4Tires is a tire wholesaler supplying tires, rims, complete wheels, and TPMS to garages, car dealerships, and tire retailers through a B2B online shop.
B2B MarketplacesE-commerceLogistics & Supply Chain
Pan-European leader in expert advice and claims management services for the insurance and semi-public sectors.
Continental Sweets manufactures and distributes candy and confectionery, marketing its own brands (such as Lutti, Carambar and Poulain) alongside partner brands, and providing field sales and merchandising services to retail and food-service points of sale.
ConsumerFoodTechLogistics & Supply Chain
Corilus develops medical practice software for healthcare professionals — including GPs, specialists, pharmacists, dentists, nurses, physiotherapists, midwives, and residential care centers — through its CareConnect suite.
Digital HealthHealthtechSaaS
Co-investorsPSG Equity
Dutch top-20 full-service audit and advisory firm and member of the Crowe Global network, headquartered in Eindhoven.
Dataciders is a Microsoft Solutions Partner offering data analytics, AI, and cloud transformation consulting.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareNot stated, DE
ELCEE produces engineered industrial components including castings, forgings, and welded constructions in small to medium volumes at cost-effective locations.
Advanced ManufacturingEnterprise SoftwareHardwareLogistics & Supply ChainNew Materials
International provider of smart submetering technology for heat, cooling, and water measurement in multi-tenant buildings, headquartered in Wiesloch, Germany.
European technology-based (e-)bike leasing group providing corporate bike leasing services, headquartered in Munich.
Technology-enabled asset inspection services specialist for pipelines and critical infrastructure, headquartered in Tricht, NL.
Intero provides inspection, environmental, and industrial services for critical infrastructure, helping customers measure methane emissions, ensure pipeline integrity, and manage workplace safety.
CleantechClimate TechEnergyEnterprise SoftwareIoTRoboticsSector Agnostic
Rienk de Vries(CEO)in
Co-investorsH.I.G. Capital
Pan-European e-commerce player leveraging its own digital brands via data-driven tools, headquartered near Lugano, Switzerland.
Global leader in mission-critical micro precision solutions for healthcare, semiconductor, digital printing and filtration.
Developer of innovative consumer healthcare products, notably in the anti-lice and insects category.
German provider of cloud-native, subscription-based human capital management software (HELIX suite), headquartered in Bamberg.
Targets enthusiast and performance gamers via B2C e-commerce shops in core gaming markets, distributing through a global network of B2B partners.
Pickenpack Seafoods is a private-label producer of frozen fish products, processing Alaska pollock raw material at its plant in northern Germany into finished items.
Advanced ManufacturingFoodTech
Plukon Food Group is a European food manufacturer that supplies poultry, meals, salads, meal components, and alternative proteins to retail and food service customers.
AgTechFoodTechWezep, NL
Powerlines Group builds electrical infrastructure across Europe, including high-voltage power transmission lines, electrification of rail networks for local and long-distance transport, and EV charging infrastructure.
CleantechEnergyMobility & Transportation
Pro Gamers Group is a holding company comprising multiple gaming and hardware brands and influencers that collectively deliver gaming experiences and related services.
AdTechE-commerceGamingHardwareRetail Tech
Royal Reesink designs and integrates warehouse automation systems, from hardware like storage cranes and conveyors to warehouse management software, serving retail, manufacturing, pharma, and food logistics operations.
Advanced ManufacturingAgTechConstruction TechLogistics & Supply ChainNetherlands, NL
Distributor of value- and branded non-food FMCG products to a wide variety of retailers.
STAEDEAN delivers ERP solutions embedded within the Microsoft ecosystem for rental, life sciences, and manufacturing industries, along with data solutions for integration, migration, governance, security, and analytics.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Marcel van den Broek(Chief Financial Officer)inDeborah Salomon(Chief Human Resources Officer)inMichiel Toppers(Chief Product Officer)in
Storio Group develops digital product creation tools and design software that allow customers to easily create personalised content across platforms.
Advanced ManufacturingB2B MarketplacesConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceMedia & Entertainment
Developer of software solutions for financial services including card management, interbank payments and open banking.
Dutch industrial conglomerate active in technical textiles and composite materials, headquartered in the Netherlands.
Developer of lightweight composites and ceramic materials for ballistic protection in defence and law enforcement.
Global producer of advanced thermoplastic and thermoset composites for aviation and industrial markets; sold to Toray in July 2018.
Global leading manufacturer of geotextiles for civil works, infrastructure and water & environment; sold to Solmax in May 2021.
Global leader in the design, manufacture, distribution and installation of artificial turf solutions.
Co-investorsCrestview PartnersLeonard Green
TenCate Protective Fabrics manufactures protective clothing and fabrics designed for worker safety across various industries.
Advanced ManufacturingConsumerEnterprise SoftwareNew MaterialsUnion City, US
TonerPartner is an online shop selling toner, ink cartridges, and accessories for printers, copiers, and other office devices, offering original-brand, compatible, and recycled products.
Circular EconomyE-commerce
One-stop-shop IT managed services provider serving SMEs in the Benelux and France.
European consulting, data and technology services provider for digital transformation, headquartered in Utrecht, NL.
Vivera produces plant-based food products focused on delivering taste-oriented meat alternatives for consumers.
ConsumerFoodTech
walter services is a German customer service and contact-center provider, handling customer contact, technical support, and peak-management for companies across industries such as energy, telecommunications, mail-order retail, consumer goods, and healthcare.
Enterprise SoftwareSaaS
Designer and supplier of sustainable business gifts serving B2B distributors, headquartered in Rijswijk, NL.
Manufacturer of temporary fences (panels and barriers) for construction and event markets.
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesWilvo Group · mp-corporatefinance.com · May 1, 2026
Corilus · hedgeweek.com · Jan 14, 2026
Fund performance · per public LP disclosures
as of Mar 2025| Fund | Vintage | Committed | Net IRR | TVPI | DPI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rivean Special Opportunity Fund I Coop U.A.LPs: Los Angeles County Employees Retirement Association | 2022 | — | 2.1% | 1.04x | 0.28x |
Source: public limited-partner disclosures (CalPERS, CalSTRS). Net IRR / TVPI / DPI as reported by the limited partner; a fund's early-year IRR is an interim estimate (J-curve).
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Rivean Capital made?
- Rivean Capital has 115 tracked investments, including 1 dated in the last 24 months.
- What stage does Rivean Capital invest at?
- Rivean Capital invests at the Growth, Late Stage stages.
- What sectors does Rivean Capital focus on?
- Rivean Capital focuses on Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Rivean Capital located?
- Rivean Capital is headquartered in Brussels, BE.
- Who does Rivean Capital co-invest with?
- Rivean Capital most often shares deals with Capvis AG, Crestview Partners, H.I.G. Capital, among 4 tracked co-investors.
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