KNABBEN & CO. PRIVATE EQUITY

Investeringscriteria

A clear view on the types of businesses, characteristics, and signals that may align with our long-term investment philosophy.

Focus

Selectivity before scale.

We approach opportunities with discipline, prioritising resilience, alignment, and long-term potential over volume or speed.

Established or emerging enterprises with enduring relevance.

Predictable demand, sound margins, and thoughtful capital use.

Leadership with ownership mentality and strategic discipline.

A credible route to long-term value creation.

Assessment

Criteria

The business should fit a patient, strategic ownership profile.

We examine profitability, cash generation, and capital efficiency.

Strong management, entrepreneurial drive, and openness to collaboration.

Organic and strategic upside that can be pursued responsibly.

Decision-making structure, transparency, and accountability.

We weigh concentration, operational complexity, and resilience.

Fit between capital structure, ambition, and ownership objectives.

Clear, relevant, and decision-ready material at the outset.

Structures

The appropriate structure depends on the opportunity — from minority participation to a broader strategic role where alignment is clear.

Submission

A concise overview of the business, its financial profile, leadership, growth ambition, and the reason for the conversation.

Introductions are best made discreetly through trusted intermediaries or directly via contact, with context that allows for an informed first review.

Contact

If you believe a business may align with our investment criteria, we welcome a discreet first conversation.