When was Karmijn Kapitaal founded?

Public sources give 2010 as the year Karmijn Kapitaal was founded.

How many portfolio companies does Karmijn Kapitaal have?

PE Firm Index tracks 27 Karmijn Kapitaal portfolio companies from the firm's public portfolio page, as of 2026-11-06. The firm's own count may differ, for example where exited companies are listed.

What deals has Karmijn Kapitaal done recently?

The most recent deal on record here is: Karmijn Kapitaal acquired Polspotten. This page lists 2 deals, each with its public source.

Who leads Karmijn Kapitaal?

Public sources name Brigitte van der Maarel (Managing Partner), Cilian Jansen Verplanke (Partner, Hoofd Investor Relations) and Freerk Smit (Partner, CFO en Investor Relations) among Karmijn Kapitaal's leadership.

Which firms are similar to Karmijn Kapitaal?

By overlap in portfolio sectors in this index: Cortec Group, Bluegem Capital Partners and J.W. Childs Associates.

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Karmijn Kapitaal

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Not on record · Founded 2010 · Website

Private equityActive partnershipStrategic and operational supportInternationalizationAcquisitions (buy-and-build)Online strategiesDutch MKB-ondernemingen (SMEs)Zorgbeveiliging (Healthcare security)Liften en Roltrappen (Lifts and escalators)Cosmetica (Cosmetics)Kinderontwikkeling (Child development)Bomenbeheer (Tree management)Interieurprojecten en events (Interior projects and events)E-commerceRetail

Last verified

11/5/2026

Firm Overview

Portfolio tracked

Sectors

Regions

11/5/2026

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Karmijn Kapitaal is an investment fund that participates in Dutch small and medium-sized enterprises (MKB). The firm acts as an active partner to support management on strategic and operational levels, focusing on long-term growth and diversity.

Karmijn Kapitaal is an investment fund founded in 2010 by three women, working from an interest in products and admiration for entrepreneurs. The firm participates in Dutch MKB companies and positions itself as an active partner that supports management on both strategic and operational levels.

The firm assists companies with internal improvements such as management information systems and risk management, as well as accelerating growth through new markets and internationalization. They also actively search for acquisition candidates when required by a company's growth strategy.

In addition to financial and efficiency concerns, the firm emphasizes soft values such as employee and customer loyalty. They promote diversity, creativity, and innovation as essential components for long-term value and business growth.

Founded2010

StrategiesPrivate equity, Active partnership, Strategic and operational support, Internationalization, Acquisitions (buy-and-build), Online strategies

Sector focusDutch MKB-ondernemingen (SMEs), Zorgbeveiliging (Healthcare security), Liften en Roltrappen (Lifts and escalators), Cosmetica (Cosmetics), Kinderontwikkeling (Child development), Bomenbeheer (Tree management), Interieurprojecten en events (Interior projects and events), E-commerce, Retail

Leadership

Brigitte van der Maarel

Managing Partner

Cilian Jansen Verplanke

Partner, Hoofd Investor Relations

Freerk Smit

Partner, CFO en Investor Relations

Hadewych Cels

Partner, Hoofd Waardeteam

Claire de Jager

Senior Investment Manager

Nicole Zomerhuis

Senior Investment Manager

Marilou van Golstein Brouwers

Raad van Advies (Advisory Board)

Alexandra Schaapveld

Raad van Advies (Advisory Board)

Deals on record

2 on record in the index

Platform investment

Karmijn Kapitaal acquired Polspotten

Date not stated

Source: mergr.com

Platform investment

Karmijn Kapitaal acquired SecurityXpert

Date not stated

Source: mainsights.io

Deals are listed only where a public source names both sides. Submit a correction.

Portfolio on record

Portfolio by sector

Unclassified26 of 27
Industrials1 of 27

27 portfolio companies on record in the index, grouped by sector hub.

Current and exited

Current: 14 of 27Exited: 13 of 27

Portfolio size among all firms

27 companies on record, more than 45% of the 405 firms in the index.

0885 companies (log scale)

Portfolio Companies

Company	Sector	Status	Website
Aizuru	Not on record	Current	Not on record
Aquilum	Not on record	Exited	Not on record
BPI Services	Not on record	Current	Not on record
Business Art Service	Not on record	Current	Not on record
Curantis veiligheidsgroep	Not on record	Current	Not on record
Elite liften en roltrappen	Not on record	Exited	Not on record
Enrico	Not on record	Exited	Not on record
Five Degrees	Not on record	Exited	Not on record
Fred de la Bretonière	Not on record	Exited	Not on record
Gielissen	Not on record	Exited	Not on record
IMA Group	Not on record	Exited	Not on record
InvesTree	Not on record	Current	Not on record
Jopenbier	Not on record	Current	Not on record
JOYinCARE	Not on record	Exited	Not on record
King Louie	Not on record	Current	Not on record
Kunstveiling	Not on record	Current	Not on record
Marlies Dekkers	Not on record	Exited	Not on record
NDW Rollers	Not on record	Current	Not on record
Opdidakt	Not on record	Exited	Not on record
Picturae	Not on record	Current	Not on record
POLSPOTTEN	Not on record	Current	Not on record
Tover	Not on record	Current	Not on record
Tuvalu Media	Not on record	Exited	Not on record
UniKidz	Not on record	Current	Not on record
Voigt Travel	Not on record	Exited	Not on record
Wiefferink	Not on record	Current	Not on record
YouMedical	Not on record	Exited	Not on record

Source: https://karmijnkapitaal.nl/portfolio/

Firms that also back Karmijn Kapitaal's companies

Co-investor web

Line width shows shared portfolio companies on record in the index. Top 2 co-investors shown.

Holland Capital1 shared company
Opdidakt
Leonard Green & Partners1 shared company
IMA Group

Questions about Karmijn Kapitaal

When was Karmijn Kapitaal founded?: Public sources give 2010 as the year Karmijn Kapitaal was founded.
Which sectors does Karmijn Kapitaal invest in?: Karmijn Kapitaal lists Dutch MKB-ondernemingen (SMEs), Zorgbeveiliging (Healthcare security), Liften en Roltrappen (Lifts and escalators), Cosmetica (Cosmetics) and Kinderontwikkeling (Child development) among its focus areas.
How many portfolio companies does Karmijn Kapitaal have?: PE Firm Index tracks 27 Karmijn Kapitaal portfolio companies from the firm's public portfolio page, as of 2026-11-06. The firm's own count may differ, for example where exited companies are listed.
What deals has Karmijn Kapitaal done recently?: The most recent deal on record here is: Karmijn Kapitaal acquired Polspotten. This page lists 2 deals, each with its public source.
Who leads Karmijn Kapitaal?: Public sources name Brigitte van der Maarel (Managing Partner), Cilian Jansen Verplanke (Partner, Hoofd Investor Relations) and Freerk Smit (Partner, CFO en Investor Relations) among Karmijn Kapitaal's leadership.
Which firms are similar to Karmijn Kapitaal?: By overlap in portfolio sectors in this index: Cortec Group, Bluegem Capital Partners and J.W. Childs Associates.

Sources for this profile, updated 2026-11-06

Firm website
Deal reports (2), linked beside each deal

This profile is based on publicly available information and may be incomplete or outdated. PE Firm Index is not affiliated with Karmijn Kapitaal and does not provide investment advice.

Firms similar to Karmijn Kapitaal

Cortec Group

Both hold Healthcare and Consumer companies; 27 tracked portfolio companies.

Bluegem Capital Partners

Both hold Healthcare and Consumer companies; 16 tracked portfolio companies.

J.W. Childs Associates

Both hold Healthcare and Consumer companies; 10 tracked portfolio companies.

Affinity Equity Partners

Both hold Healthcare and Consumer companies; 68 tracked portfolio companies.

Chosen from this index by overlap in portfolio sectors, then by portfolio size. Not a ranking or a recommendation.

Firm Intelligence

Portfolio tracked27
SectorsDutch MKB-ondernemingen (SMEs), Zorgbeveiliging (Healthcare security), Liften en Roltrappen (Lifts and escalators), Cosmetica (Cosmetics), Kinderontwikkeling (Child development), Bomenbeheer (Tree management), Interieurprojecten en events (Interior projects and events), E-commerce, Retail
RegionsNot on record
AUMNot on record

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