Our story
It takes conviction, a deep understanding of each situation, and hands-on support to turn potential into performance. That belief has guided us for over 30 years.
We’ve partnered with over 75 platform companies and supported more than 250 add-on acquisitions. With our most recent fund of €265 million, we continue this approach.
We bring together people who are energetic, curious, and ambitious. Our team of investment professionals works closely with entrepreneurs and management teams to drive performance. We take pride in the transformations we help deliver, and in the long-term partnerships we’ve built along the way.
Why we stand out
We invest as entrepreneurs
We move fast, stay agile, and take ownership. As the largest investor in our own fund, we act like entrepreneurs.
In-depth understanding of business
We must have conviction before we invest. From in-house commercial due diligence to co-writing the value creation plan. We bring 30 years of insights and understanding winning strategies. From the start, we’re hands-on.
Pragmatic & supportive partners
We work directly with management. Our teams are approachable, decisive, and fully committed. Our dedicated operations team supports execution.
Full alignment
We invest our own capital alongside our investors and leadership teams. That means everyone at the table is aligned: transforming potential into performance.
Our value add
We work hands-on with management to transform potential into performance. Our support is tailored for each business we invest in. Here are three approaches we take to drive transformation:
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Buy-and-build
Scaling Urban Care Group through a buy-and-build strategy
Building industry leaders through buy-and-build
We support platforms in fragmented markets by driving consolidation, applying best practices, and creating scale advantages through targeted acquisitions.
We identify attractive sectors, establish strong foundations, and build groups of businesses that perform better together than they could apart.
02
Growth
Accelerating GaragePark’s expansion and impact
Accelerating growth, internationally
We help companies grow faster by sharpening strategy, enabling international expansion, and supporting organic and acquisitive growth initiatives.
With long-term tailwinds in place, we work with management to turn opportunity into results, combining commercial strategy with operational execution.
03
Turnaround
Dayes: from turnaround to transformation
Building more structurally
We support businesses with solid fundamentals by adapting business models, strengthening capabilities and improving operational performance.
Our support helps management teams to identify and deliver the changes needed to realise the full potential of their business.
Sustainability
ESG objectives are an integral part of our investment strategy. We believe that responsible business practices and long-term value creation go hand in hand. H2 adheres to the six Principles for Responsible Investment and integrates ESG considerations throughout the investment cycle.