About us

MKB Fonds (‘SME Fund’ in English), stands as a top-tier, independent Dutch private equity firm established in 2011..

About us

MKB Fonds (‘SME Fund’ in English), stands as a top-tier, independent Dutch private equity firm established in 2011. MKB Fonds is the specialist in investing in (1) robust and mature Dutch SMEs, (2) active as a wholesaler or business service provider, (3) led by the founder(s) or their family, and (4) where business succession will be realised in the medium term.

MKB Fonds (‘SME Fund’ in English), stands as a top-tier, independent Dutch private equity firm established in 2011. MKB Fonds is the specialist in investing in (1) robust and mature Dutch SMEs, (2) active as a wholesaler or business service provider, (3) led by the founder(s) or their family, and (4) where business succession will be realised in the medium term.

Long-term investor focused on the future

Diverging from conventional investment firms, MKB Fonds operates without a fixed investment term or fixed ‘exit date.’ This approach fosters stability within the company and enables the execution of a long-term growth strategy. Our steadfast focus on the future resonates with the strategies and visions of numerous family businesses, as well as companies committed to sustainable growth through strategic acquisitions (‘add-ons’).

Focus on (phased) business succession

MKB Fonds primarily focuses on investments tailored for succession planning within (family) businesses. Alongside the entrepreneur, MKB Fonds acquires a majority stake in the company. The entrepreneur retains leadership for a designated period, bolstered by the support of the MKB Fonds team. Through MKB Fonds’ investment, the entrepreneur secures a substantial portion of their wealth, initiates a phased transition to full ownership, and prepares the organisation and employees for their eventual exit. This strategic approach is often termed as the ‘pre-exit’.

Active backing

MKB Fonds’ objective is to facilitate businesses in reaching their next stage of growth. With a wealth of experience in professionalising and expanding companies, MKB Fonds takes an actively supportive role in its portfolio companies, serving as a trusted sounding board for the management teams. Leveraging MKB Fonds’ extensive experience and network, MKB Fonds can offer valuable guidance on strategic, financial, and operational matters. Through active collaboration with the management of the portfolio companies, we strive to achieve sustainable business growth.

Buy-and-build

An essential growth driver that MKB Fonds facilitates is strategic acquisitions of similar or complementary companies, commonly known as a ‘buy-and-build strategy.’ This approach often leads to significant synergy and scale advantages, consequently enhancing the profitability and overall value of the company.
MKB Fonds stands out as one of the most active investment companies in the Netherlands. Over the years, MKB Fonds has actively assisted numerous management teams in expanding their businesses through dozens of additional acquisitions.

Our team

MKB Fonds is led by an entrepreneurial and experienced team of specialists. Team members possess expertise and experience in participating in and managing SME enterprises. MKB Fonds’ team is responsible for supporting, managing, and growing the companies in MKB Fonds’ funds.If you want to learn more about the team at MKB Fonds, please click on the button.

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