Gilde Equity Management and VHZ Management Acquire VHZ Groep from Ramphastos Investments

Gilde Equity Management and Management Acquire HC Groep from Airvance Group

July 28, 2020

HVAC & Mechanical

Gilde Equity Management, together with HC Groep management, has acquired HC Groep — a Netherlands-based indoor climate technology and HVAC specialist — from the Airvance Group. The private equity-backed buyout positions HC Groep to accelerate growth across the Netherlands, Germany and the UK by expanding its climate ceiling, air handling, controls and carpark ventilation capabilities.

Gilde Buy Out Partners takes significant stake in Eichholtz Group

July 23, 2019

Consumer Products

Funds advised by Gilde Buy Out Partners have signed an agreement to become a significant shareholder in the Eichholtz Group alongside founder Theo Eichholtz and management. The investment will support Eichholtz’s international expansion and accelerate growth, particularly focused on the US and Asian markets; terms were not disclosed.

Gilde Equity Management Acquires Majority Stake in Bruynzeel Storage Systems

July 22, 2021

Manufacturing

Gilde Equity Management has become the majority shareholder of Bruynzeel Storage Systems in a transaction for an undisclosed consideration, subject to antitrust approval. Bruynzeel, headquartered in Panningen, the Netherlands, generated about €60 million in revenue last year and has more than 200 employees; Gilde will support the company’s international growth strategy to expand revenue beyond €100 million by 2026.

Gilde Equity Management Invests in Schellevis

May 28, 2019

Building Products

Gilde Equity Management (GEM) Benelux has taken a minority stake in Schellevis, a Dutch producer of high-end concrete landscaping elements and horticulture products headquartered in Dussen. The investment will provide financial capacity for accelerated international expansion, investments in sales & marketing and the opening of a production location abroad to better serve customers in neighboring countries.

Gilde Equity Management Partners with BOERplay

June 4, 2025

Building Products

Gilde Equity Management has partnered with BOERplay, a Dutch designer and manufacturer of playgrounds and outdoor spaces, to accelerate the company's international growth. The investment will support BOERplay's expansion beyond the Benelux and Germany while leveraging its reputation for sustainable, inclusive playground design.

Gilde Equity Management Invests in Raak Metals Group

February 20, 2020

Industrial Services

Gilde Equity Management has become a new investor in Raak Metals Group, a regional recycler of ferrous and non-ferrous metals based in Tilburg, the Netherlands. The investment will support Raak Metals' next phase of growth and its ambition to expand from a regional into a national market leader in metal recycling.