Looking for profitable small and medium-sized businesses
We are actively seeking entrepreneurs in the manufacturing and engineering sectors who are ready to take the next step—whether through a partnership or a business transfer.
EBITDA > €400,000
Southern & Central Netherlands
Manufacturing & Engineering
Brainport region
Recruitment Profile
What are we looking for?
Industry Focus
B2B Wholesale & Distribution
Technical wholesale, food, construction
Manufacturing & Manufacturing Industry
Machine building, metalworking, food production, contract manufacturing, precision work
B2B Wholesale & Distribution
Installation, maintenance, engineering
Common situations
Does this sound familiar to you?
Succession issue
Owner, age 50+, seeks continuity for the business and its employees. Children are not interested in taking over the business.
Growth phase
The business is growing, but the owner needs capital or expertise to move to the next phase.
Professionalization is needed
Outdated systems, no formal management team, ad hoc approach.
Opportunity for consolidation
Fragmented market, buy-and-build strategy possible, platform potential present.
Our offerings
What happens to your role after the transaction
Capital
€2–7 million in total financing per transaction. A combination of equity and bank financing. Additional growth capital available for buy-and-build strategies.
Partnership
Active shareholder, not a detached co-owner. Involvement in strategy and structure through formal shareholder structures.
Growth
Access to a network for buy-and-build strategies. Expertise in ERP, CRM, sales, and finance. Preparation for the next phase of ownership.
Rating
Typically 3–6 times EBITDA
Depending on quality, predictability, and growth potential
Structure
Controlling interest
Management participation is desired
Flexible approach
Role of the entrepreneur
Companio operates on the basis of partnership, not replacement. The entrepreneur’s role is tailored to each investment.
01
Stay actively involved
The entrepreneur will remain involved at the strategic level as a co-shareholder. Decisions will be made through shareholder meetings.
02
Phased withdrawal
The entrepreneur gradually hands over control. Roles are explicitly defined and may evolve over time. The entrepreneur remains involved at the strategic level as a co-shareholder. Decisions are made through shareholder meetings.
03
Transfer in full
Companio helps build an organizational structure that ensures continuity. The company, its people, and its culture are at the heart of everything we do.
From first contact to partnership
What the process looks like
1
Introduction
Exploring Motivation & Mutual Fit
2
Business case
Growth logic & buy-and-build thesis
3
NBO & due diligence
Financial, operational, legal
4
Transaction
Ownership Structure & Structuring
5
Active partnership
Structural strengthening in five areas
Strategy
Refine market selection and growth strategy
Organization
Strengthen the management structure
Funding
Optimize Structure & Reporting
Capital allocation
Prioritizing investments based on value
Governance
Decision-making frameworks for the future
The team
Who are we?
Harm-Jan Warger
Managing Partner
We invest with an entrepreneurial mindset: focusing on sustainable growth, operational improvement, and value creation. Co-owner and jointly responsible for strategy, structure, and governance.
Independent Investment Committee
M&A specialists and industry experts who evaluate every investment decision based on strategic fit and risk profile.
€2–7 million
Funding per deal
10–12
Participations
6–8 years
Investment horizon
SMEs
Manufacturing & Engineering
Does this apply to your situation?
We meet entrepreneurs and investors who fit in with our way of working.