Antea Participaties

What they do

Founded in 1999, Antea Participaties focuses exclusively on the Dutch SME (MKB) market. The firm distinguishes itself by raising its capital primarily from a network of over 300 successful (ex-)entrepreneurs and informal investors, rather than institutional LPs. This structure allows Antea to provide portfolio companies with strategic guidance and a powerful sounding board. Antea is known for its highly entrepreneurial approach, explicitly giving management teams a high degree of operational freedom while offering support through its extensive network.

What they look for

Antea invests in Dutch SMEs with a proven track record, solid profitability, and clear growth potential. They focus on providing growth financing, facilitating management buy-outs (MBOs), management buy-ins (MBIs), and pre-exits for founder-directors (DGAs). They target companies with an enterprise value typically between €10 million and €35 million, with revenue between €7.5 million and €100 million, and a minimum EBITDA of €1.5 million. They strongly prefer backing existing, proven management teams.

Stage

Series B+

Sectors

Food and agriculture, Media, SaaS, Edtech

Based

The Hague, NL