5square

What they do

Founded in 2004 by Remco van den Heuvel and Mark Gitsels, 5square began by investing the founders' own capital into Dutch enterprises before transitioning to a formal fund structure in 2011. The firm is positioned as a hands-on, entrepreneurial investor that provides both minority and majority equity investments to medium-sized companies. They are distinctive for their "Committed Capital" philosophy, bringing over 100 years of combined entrepreneurial experience and a network of over 40 industry leaders to support their portfolio. In the Dutch ecosystem, 5square has built a strong reputation for successfully guiding traditional businesses, retail chains, and tech-enabled enterprises through complex growth phases, management buyouts, and operational transformations.

What they look for

5square’s core thesis is summarized by their motto: "We invest in people, not projects." Their mission is to help medium-sized companies grow into great enterprises that form the foundation of a strong Dutch economy. They believe that entrepreneurship is the ultimate success factor and that value is created through continuous innovation, transformation, and entering new growth phases.

Stage

Series B+

Sectors

SaaS, Consumer, Mobility and logistics, Healthcare, Deeptech

Based

Laren, NL