Down2Earth Capital is an independent private equity fund established in 2013. D2E Capital focusses on small and medium sized equity transactions in Belgium. The partners of D2E Capital combine their successful private equity experience with a top level industry experience. The knowledge of the SME environment and their typical challenges makes D2E Capital the pre-eminent partner of entrepreneurs and managers for the further expansion of their company. In addition, the team of D2E Capital can rely on the expertise of a large network of CEOs and entrepreneurs. D2E Capital invests in both buy-out transactions and growth capital. As investor, D2E Capital emphasizes a solid partnership with the management team of our participations in order to achieve future value creation through growth, international expansion and further professionalization.. D2E Capital actively supports its companies on a financial and operational level, always in a no-nonsense approach.
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We are thrilled to announce the successful signing of the sale of our stake in Gudrun Group to Natra, one of Europe’s largest vertically integrated platforms for private label and co-manufacturing of chocolate products. A heartfelt thank you to Sofie De Lathouwer, Bart Horemans, and the entire team at Gudrun Group for their dedication and partnership these years. Wishing everyone at Gudrun Group and Natra the very best in this tasty new chapter! 🍫
We are thrilled to announce the successful signing of the sale of our stake in Gudrun Group to Natra, one of Europe’s largest vertically integrated platforms for private label and co-manufacturing of chocolate products. A heartfelt thank you to Sofie De Lathouwer, Bart Horemans, and the entire team at Gudrun Group for their dedication and partnership these years. Wishing everyone at Gudrun Group and Natra the very best in this tasty new chapter! 🍫
We are proud to congratulate Gudrun Group on winning the 2024 Voka Award for Innovative Entrepreneurship. This achievement highlights their commitment to sustainability and innovation, core values we share at D2E. Well done to the entire Gudrun team on this well-deserved recognition.
🌿 Gudrun wint de Voka Prijs Innovatief Ondernemen 2024! 🎉 Duurzaamheid en innovatie vormen de kern van wie we zijn. Gisteren mochten we met trots de Voka Prijs Innovatief Ondernemen in ontvangst nemen, een prachtige erkenning voor onze groene en innovatieve inspanningen. Bij Gudrun geloven we sterk in de kracht van innovatie, duurzaamheid, en samenwerking, zowel lokaal als globaal. Een grote dank gaat uit naar ons geweldige team en iedereen die ons steunt. Zonder jullie was dit niet mogelijk geweest! 🙌🌍
We are thrilled to announce our investment in Accuramed BV, a leading distributor of cardiorespiratory devices and laboratory equipment, with a loyal client base of over 250 hospitals, commercial laboratories and pneumology and cardiology practices throughout the Benelux. We look forward to accelerating the growth trajectory, together with Filip knez, Karel Knez and the rest of the Accuramed team! Read more: https://lnkd.in/dVqPnzgw
🚴♀️ 🚴♂️ We are thrilled to announce our investment in CYCLOBILITY a leading Belgian provider of bicycle leasing with six physical stores, located in Ghent, Roeselare, Aalst, Sint-Niklaas, Kluisbergen and Lier. Looking forward to continuing the spectacular growth trajectory together with Andries Aumann and the rest of the Cyclobility team. 🚴♀️ 🚴♂️ https://lnkd.in/efP8cd34
We are very excited to announce our investment in Loda, a leading Belgian manufacturer and distributor of cleaning and maintenance products for the retail market. Together with Hans GEERTS, is our ambition to continue and accelerate the growth trajectory of Loda by further expanding and sustaining the product range and by entering into new market segments and geographies. https://lnkd.in/edVesBg8
Earlier this week, D2E’s portfolio company Nordic announced the acquisitions of Askja Reizen (including its VNC Asia Travel brand) and Go North. Askja Reizen is a Dutch specialised travel organisation with similar destinations as Nordic and with a history that goes back 35 years. Through this acquisition, Nordic is executing on its growth strategy to become the leading player on remote nature destinations in Western Europe. VNC Asia Travel is a specialised travel brand with high-growth Asian destinations such as Japan & South Korea. Nordic anticipates to leverage the VNC expertise into its other client markets. Go North is a leading Icelandic DMC (Destination Management Company) focusing on self-driving packages and special groups in Iceland. Together with CEO Unnur Svavarsdottir, Nordic will further continue and support the strong growth of Go North. https://lnkd.in/epdZk7kg
Earlier this week, D2E’s portfolio company Grandeco Wallfashion Group announced the acquisition of a controlling stake in Rasch Wallpaper and Textile. Rasch is the second largest German wallpaper manufacturer with a history that goes back to 1861. Through this acquisition, Grandeco is executing on its growth strategy and becomes the leading wallfashion player in Europe with a combined sales of more than €150m, employing 600 passionate walldecoration people. https://lnkd.in/ef4wWyGi
We are thrilled to announce our investment in Golden Care, a global provider of eco-friendly cleaning and protection products for outdoor furniture, which coincides with the reinforcement of the Golden Care management team. It is our ambition to continue and accelerate the growth trajectory of Golden Care by introducing its top-quality cleaning and protection products in new market segments and geographies. https://lnkd.in/ez9YsgdC