Teaming up for excellence

We love companies that are fuelled by a love for what they do. Where people are proud of what they do or make. Where entrepreneurship is key. We invest capital, energy and our trust to help these companies and their management to flourish all over the world.

Investing in your opportunities, together

Gilde Equity Management is an independent private equity company that invests in businesses that are rooted in the Benelux and have international aspirations. We do this in cases of business succession, growth, privatization or (management) buyouts.

We put people first.

People are at the center of what we do. It’s our belief that everyone can make a difference, from the top to the floor. We invest our heart and soul into what we do and we are genuinely involved in the business. The relationships we establish are meant to last a lifetime.

Gilde Equity Management - Leenbakker

We put people first.

People are at the center of what we do. It’s our belief that everyone can make a difference, from the top to the floor. We invest our heart and soul into what we do and we are genuinely involved in the business. The relationships we establish are meant to last a lifetime.

Gilde Equity Management - Leenbakker

We love craftsmanship.

We enjoy working with people that love and live for what they do. That’s how we are too. We always aim to translate substance into growth. To us, durable success starts with the love with which people work together towards the best possible results.

Gilde Equity Management - Fruityline

We love craftsmanship.

We enjoy working with people that love and live for what they do. That’s how we are too. We always aim to translate substance into growth. To us, durable success starts with the love with which people work together towards the best possible results.

Gilde Equity Management - Fruityline

We always want to win.

We encourage entrepreneurs to look further, think bigger, and want to be even better. There is always room for improvement, that ethos is etched into our DNA. Giving up is never an option, we keep going where others stop. That’s how we underscore long-term success.

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We always want to win.

We encourage entrepreneurs to look further, think bigger, and want to be even better. There is always room for improvement, that ethos is etched into our DNA. Giving up is never an option, we keep going where others stop. That’s how we underscore long-term success.

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Stories of excellence

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Fruity Line

Fruity Line

Growing across Europe with healthy benefits.

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Socaz

Socaz

Entrepreneurship lubricates the wheels of success.

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Kwantum

Kwantum

At home all over the Benelux.

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Actief Interim

Actief Group

Helping to get the whole of Europe working.

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Dunlop Protective Footwear

Dunlop Protective Footwear

Spreading its footprint all over the world.

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BlueCielo

BlueCielo

From a small-town software developer
to a Fortune 500 supplier.

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It all starts with personal chemistry

A successful collaboration starts with a good conversation, not a spreadsheet. We want to know what drives you and your company. What potential do we see, together? What are your ambitions?

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Organization and craftsmanship

We want to get to know the people behind your organization, see that twinkle in your eye, up close and personal. Our personal connection allows us to translate your craftsmanship into the capacity to win.

Pleased to meet you

We are happy to introduce ourselves

Meet our team
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Maarten Vaessen

Value Creation Partner

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Max Kruitwagen

Investment Manager

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Sharona Burgerhof

Financial Controller

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Bas Glas

Senior Partner

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Hent van Heusden

Investment Manager

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Thomas Schelfhout

Investment Director

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Jan van de Kraats

Financial Director

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Nicolien Nijburg

Management Assistant

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Jordi Langelaar

Associate

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Remko Jager

Managing Partner

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Gerhard Nordemann

Managing Partner

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Rachel Bartels

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Daniel Winkelman

Senior Partner

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Jüry De Wulf

Partner

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Erwin Broer

Senior Financial Controller

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Maarten Peetoom

IT-specialist

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Eschwin Hetzenauer

Managing Partner

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Eric-jan van der Tak

Debt Solutions Director

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Hidde Prijs

Investment Manager

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Wouter Kroneman

Associate

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Bart Akkermans

Investment Manager

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Jan Van Den Bossche

Investment Manager

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Ferkan Gökalp

Senior Associate

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Daan Freriks

Investment Director

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Shaleni Sewrajsing

Financial Business Controller