M&A Deal Summary

Waterland Private Equity Acquires Van Vulpen

On January 13, 2023, private equity firm Waterland Private Equity acquired infrastructure company Van Vulpen from Mentha Capital

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Waterland Private Equity’s 1st transaction in the Infrastructure sector.
  • This is Waterland Private Equity’s 37th transaction in the Netherlands.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2023-01-13
Target Van Vulpen
Sector Infrastructure
Buyer(s) Waterland Private Equity
Sellers(s) Mentha Capital
Deal Type Secondary Buyout

Target

Van Vulpen

Gorinchem, Netherlands
Van Vulpen is a contractor active in the construction and maintenance of underground infrastructure, focusing on the crucial domains of electricity, gas, and water. The company specializes in horizontal directional drilling an innovative technique facilitating the underground placement of pipelines and cables across extensive distances while significantly minimizing environmental disruption. Van Vulpen was founded in 1966 and is based in Gorinchem, Netherlands.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Waterland Private Equity

Bussum, Netherlands

Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1999
PE ASSETS 14.0B EUR
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Waterland Private Equity Investments BV is a private equity firm focused on mid-sized company investments in Central Europe. Waterland looks for businesses with €10 to €200 million in revenue and generally seeks companies operating in fragmented markets or industries undergoing change as a result of: outsourcing, the aging population, and a growing population with increased purchasing power. The Firm typically partners with entrepreneurs and management teams to accelerate the growth of their businesses or complete buyouts and consolidation strategies. Waterland Private Equity Investments was formed in 1999 and is based in Bussum, the Netherlands.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 112 of 120
Sector (Infrastructure) 1 of 1
Type (Secondary Buyout) 9 of 10
Country (Netherlands) 37 of 38
Year (2023) 1 of 6
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2022-12-20 Otravo

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Otravo is an online travel organisation is involved in selling of online flight tickets. Otravo was founded in 2014 and is based in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2023-01-17 Interalu

Antwerpen, Belgium

Interalu is a steel-based climate ceilings, a climate control technology particularly suited for the cooling and heating of non-residential buildings. Interalu produces with its own green energy, makes maximum use of environmentally friendly production techniques and uses only recyclable packaging film. Interalu was founded in 1971 and is based in Antwerpen, Belgium.

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Mentha Capital

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2006
PE ASSETS 50M EUR
Size Small
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Mentha Capital BV is a private equity firm focuses on acquiring small and mid-sized market companies located Netherland, primarily in Benelux. The Firm looks to invests in companies with revenues of €20 - €150 million and EBITDA of €2.5 - €20 million. It firm usually aims for majority stakes although in specific cases it participates in club-deals. The Firm target companies operating in the fields of manufacturing, services & distributions, trade wholesale, retail, consumer goods/services and leisure. Prospective transaction situation includes MBOs, MBIs, growth capital, secondary buyouts and corporate spin-offs. Mentha Capital BV was formed in 2006 and is based in Amsterdam.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 21 of 22
Sector (Infrastructure) 1 of 1
Type (Secondary Buyout) 9 of 10
Country (Netherlands) 16 of 17
Year (2023) 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2023-01-11 Amsterdam Data Collective

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Amsterdam Data Collective is a data & AI consultancy assisting organisations to become more data-driven, particularly within the financial, healthcare, energy, and public sectors. Amsterdam Data Collective is based in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2023-03-07 Fruit Op Je Werk

Moordrecht, Netherlands

Fruit Op Je Werk is a supplier of work fruit and provide top quality fruit to over 5,500 companies. The fruit is super fresh, mostly from Dutch soil and is delivered to the desired location with special displays. Fruit Op Je Werk was founded in 2006 and is based in Moordrecht, Netherlands.

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