IK Partners

We are delighted to announce that the IK Small Cap ("IK SC III") Fund has signed an agreement to invest in Sansidor, a fast-growing testing, inspection and related services provider. IK is investing in the Group alongside existing shareholders HC Partners, founders of the respective group companies and the management team. The transaction was led by our Investment teams in Amsterdam, who look forward to supporting Sansidor's continued growth. Congratulations to all involved! Read more here: https://ow.ly/RXSC50SJPMf #PrivateEquity #Investment #Industrials

We are delighted to announce that the IK Partnership III ("IK PF III") Fund has reached an agreement to acquire a minority stake in Groupe Octime (“OCTIME” or “the Group”), a leading French software developer of workforce management solutions. IK will acquire its stake from existing shareholders, including Group President Guillaume Berbinau, Andera Partners and the management team, who will all be reinvesting. This transaction represents the first investment from the IK PF III Fund and was led by our Partnership Fund team in Paris. Congratulations to all involved! Read more here: https://ow.ly/qciW50SIybR #Investment #PrivateEquity #BusinessServices

We are pleased to announce that the IK Small Cap III ("IK SC III") Fund has signed an agreement to invest in Defibrion B.V. ("Defibrion" or "the Company"), a leading Dutch distributor of automated external defibrillators and related products. IK is investing from its dedicated pool of Development Capital and acquiring its stake from existing shareholders, including Holland Capital, Co-Founder and current CEO Joshua Valkenier and the management team. Both Joshua and the management team will be reinvesting in the Company alongside IK. This transaction was led by our Development Capital team in Amsterdam, who are excited to support the Company's continued growth through a range of value creation initiatives. Read more here: https://ow.ly/BSUE50SHqo5 #Investment #PrivateEquity #Healthcare

At IK, our 'People-First' ethos encompasses every step of the investment lifecycle and building relationships while supporting businesses is at the core of what we do. We recently had the privilege of interviewing Maudie Derks, CEO of Acture Group ("Acture" or "the Company") — a leading provider of specialised outsourced services and insurance products in the Netherlands. We invested in the Company from our IK Small Cap II Fund in March 2020 and have worked closely with the team on several value-creation initiatives. In our interview with Maudie, she considered Acture's history, the highlights of her job and what it's like working with the IK team. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eCsC5dpT #IKommunicate #CoffeewithaCEO #PortfolioCompany

We are delighted to announce that the IK Small Cap III (“IK SC III”) Fund has signed an agreement to invest in Kran og Industri Service (“KIS” or “the Company”), a leading Norwegian provider of inspection and services for cranes and lifting equipment. IK is acquiring its stake from the management team and employees; most of whom will be reinvesting. This transaction was led by our Nordic Small Cap team, who looks forward to supporting the Company as it looks to pursue further expansion. Congratulations to all involved! Read more here: https://ow.ly/EVeR50SBbUq KIS GRUPPEN #PrivateEquity #Investment #Industrials

We are pleased to announce that the IK X Fund has signed an agreement to invest in BOMA (“the Company”), a leading distributor of cleaning and hygiene products and machines to business-to-business markets in the Benelux and France. IK is partnering with BOMA’s management team, who will retain a significant stake in the business. The transaction was led by our Mid Cap team in Amsterdam, who looks forward to supporting the Company in the next chapter of its journey. Congratulations to all involved! Read more here: https://ow.ly/m1la50SzMe7 BOMA België, BOMA Nederland, BOMA SAS France, BOMA Luxembourg and Greenspeed International #PrivateEquity #Investment #Healthcare

What's on the horizon for the #Healthcare sector? Anders Petersson, Managing Partner and Healthcare Sector Lead, explores the trends shaping the future of the segment and why this is "one of the most exciting times to be investing in the Healthcare space". Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gz48whGH #PrivateEquity #Healthcare #Trends

We are delighted to announce that the IK VIII Fund has entered exclusive negotiations to sell its stake in Mademoiselle Desserts (“the Company”), a leading European manufacturer of frozen pastries, to the Emmi Group (“Emmi”). During our ownership, we worked with management to complete an operational excellence programme centred around purchasing, site specialisation and logistics. In parallel, we executed a successful add-on acquisition strategy. Congratulations to all involved! Read more here: https://ow.ly/vByl50SvvA1 #PrivateEquity #Exit #Consumer

We are pleased to share our first FSB Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) Report, prepared according to the UK Financial Conduct Authority requirements. The TCFD framework provides a standardised approach to disclosing climate-related risks and opportunities. This report represents a major step in our dedication to transparency and accountability in managing climate-related risks and opportunities. We are committed to continuously improving and will provide annual updates on our progress. Download the full report here: https://ow.ly/Q3ui50SvetT #ESG #Sustainability #TCFD

We are delighted to announce that Thierry Aoun, Partner leading our Capital Markets team, is included in the ‘Rising Stars of Private Equity 2024’ list, published by Private Equity News. The list recognises 25 individuals in the industry who have pressed ahead with major deals across Europe, helping to raise new funds, make acquisitions and bolster their portfolio companies. Thierry joined IK in 2020 and was tasked with setting up the financing team as a core function within the firm, before being promoted to partner in 2022. He manages relationships with over 100 lenders and has worked on more than 55 financing transactions since joining the firm. We offer our heartiest congratulations to Thierry and all other individuals who have been included in this list! Read more here: https://ow.ly/LQnY50StweB Please note that an active subscription to Private Equity News is needed. #RisingStars #PrivateEquity #Recognition