Waterland Private Equity

Waterland Private Equity is an independent private equity firm with offices across Europe. It works alongside entrepreneurs who want to grow their businesses, both organically and through acquisitions.

The firm acts as an active shareholder in its portfolio companies. It takes part in their strategic and operational development, drawing on financial resources and sector knowledge.

Services

• Private equity investment: majority and other stakes in growing companies.
• Buy-and-build support: help with organic growth and add-on purchases.
• Active ownership: involvement in strategy, operations and performance.

Customers and markets

Ambitious entrepreneurs and companies seeking a stronger market position. A recent UK deal was a majority stake in Markettiers4DC, a London communications agency network.

Key facts

• Track record: has invested in more than 950 companies
• Offices: Belgium, Spain, the Netherlands, Ireland, Germany, the UK, France, Poland and Switzerland
• Regulation: registered as a fund manager with the AFM, its home regulator
• Memberships: national private equity associations in several countries