MKB Fonds is the specialist in investing in:

1. Robust and mature Dutch SME companies;
2. Companies operating as wholesalers or business service providers;
3. Companies led by the founder(s) or their family; and
4. Companies where business succession will be realised in the medium term.

MKB Fonds focuses on Dutch companies in the SME segment where (phased) business succession will take place in the medium term, better known as ‘pre-exits.’ Over the past 13 years, together with dozens of entrepreneurs, MKB Fonds has achieved numerous successful pre-exits.

MKB Fonds employs a fund structure without a fixed investment term, allowing for a long-term value creation strategy for its portfolio companies. This enables MKB Fonds to make sustainable choices, as confirmed by its solid track record.

Since its inception, MKB Fonds has been investing in wholesalers, becoming the leading expert in the Dutch M&A sphere when it comes to investing in wholesalers. MKB Fonds does not invest in companies active in real estate, hospitality, agriculture, or construction.

Another market in which MKB Fonds invests includes business service providers, such as ICT enterprises. A critical investment criterium for MKB Fonds when investing in business service providers is that the company in question has a recurring revenue stream stemming from its business model.

The enterprise value of the companies in which MKB Fonds invests typically ranges from € 3 million to € 15 million, with the sweet spot being around € 7.5 million. However, larger investment opportunities are also feasible through co-investments.

MKB Fonds boasts a network of approximately 900 investors, primarily comprising accomplished (former) entrepreneurs and other affluent individuals. Their extensive network is consistently leveraged to benefit MKB Fonds’ portfolio companies, unlocking numerous advantages that are often beyond reach for others.

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 acts as a trusted sounding board for the entrepreneurs of its portfolio companies. As a result, the MKB Fonds team maintains close and continuous contact with both the entrepreneurs and their businesses across all its participations.

MKB Fonds has also accomplished several successful exits with reputable parties. Examples include:

1. The sale of Groveko to the listed multinational Bunzl plc (also covered in this article in the Dutch Financial Times).
2. The sale of Mosa Glas to ING Corporate Investments (also covered in this article in the Dutch Financial Times).
3. The sale of PePe Parts to Bencis Capital Partners (also covered in this article in the Dutch Financial Times).

MKB Fonds places great importance on ESG factors. Consequently, these factors are integral considerations throughout the investment process for the companies in which MKB Fonds invests.

During the Merger & Acquisition Year Congress 2023, organised by r Brookz – platform voor bedrijfsovername and Dealsuite.com MKB Fonds had the honour of receiving the prestigious award for ‘Investment Company of the Year’ for the year 2023.