List of 3 consumer goods private equity funds from the Netherlands [2023]

In Western Europe, including the Netherlands, the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) sector witnessed growth in 2022 despite a decline in sales volume. Consumers in this region have become more prudent, prioritizing essential needs and deprioritizing discretionary spending. In this article, we are introducing three interesting consumer-goods-focused private equity funds from our keyword crawler-based consumer goods private equity investors list.

1. Bencis Capital Partners (Amsterdam)

Bencis is an independent private equity company based in Amsterdam. Established in 1999, Bencis Capital Partners has achieved successful investments across a range of sectors including Industry and manufacturing, Food and beverages, Business & Consumer Services, Healthcare & Leisure, and Wholesale & Retail. The company primarily operates in the Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany. To enhance its consumer goods sector portfolio, Bencis acquired a stake in Noteboom in May 2022. Noteboom is a European wholesaler of finished fabrics that specializes in fabrics for women’s and children’s clothing, as well as materials for home sewing and small tailors. They also offer a range of decorative fabrics for home decoration purposes.

2. Value Enhancement Partners (Amsterdam)

Value Enhancement Group, also known as Value Enhancement Partners, focuses on investing in the building materials and consumer products industries. Their investments in consumer products constitute approximately 17% of their total investments. Notably, they acquired Codi International BV for $11 million in 2013, which stands as one of their largest disclosed acquisitions on record. The Codi Group is a manufacturer of wet wipes, serving prestigious customers such as Beiersdorf, Procter & Gamble, Sara Lee, and Unilever. The company extends a comprehensive outsourcing solution, encompassing production, packaging, and delivery services, as per clients’ requisites.

3. HPE Growth (Amsterdam)

HPE Growth is an Amsterdam-based private equity investment firm founded in 2010. The company is managing four investment funds as well as assets amounting to over €600 million. HPE aims to facilitate the growth of digital technology enterprises with turnovers ranging between €10 to 100 million. They aim to invest €10-45 million in equity per company and receive a minority or majority stake in return.

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