We're in this together
Investing in a better world for future generations
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Knop Investments

Knop is an entrepreneurial Dutch investment fund focused on building a better world for future generations. Knop is affiliated with the Pon family; entrepreneurship has been in our DNA since 1867.

Knop is a committed, long-term shareholder strongly focused on the people behind our investments. It's not by coincidence that "We’re in this together" is our most important family value.

ABOUT KNOP INVESTMENTS

Trust is the foundation for long-term success

Team

Maurits Koning
Maurits Koning
Director
Eric-Jan Vink
Eric-Jan Vink
Director
Lennart Klooster
Lennart Klooster
Finance director
Maarten Prins
Maarten Prins
Investment Manager
Barend Boelaars
Barend Boelaars
Investment Manager
Max van Zoest
Max van Zoest
Investment Manager

Investment criteria

PRIVATE EQUITY VENTURE CAPITAL
Headquartered in, or affiliated with, the Netherlands
Headquartered in, or affiliated with, the Netherlands
EBITDA ranging from €2 to €15 million
EBITDA ranging from €2 to €15 million
Generalist, with a special interest in resource scarcity and quality of life
Generalist, with a special interest in resource scarcity and quality of life
Substantial shareholding: majority and minority investments
Substantial shareholding: majority and minority investments
Headquartered in Europe
Headquartered in Europe
Close to EBITDA breakeven
Close to EBITDA breakeven
Resource scarcity and individual quality of life
Resource scarcity and individual quality of life
Lead investor investing tickets of €3 - €10m
Lead investor investing tickets of €3 - €10m
Our investment criteria