“Private equity gives entrepreneurs room to grow.”

For me, private equity is the perfect combination of investing and entrepreneurship. As an entrepreneur, I remain an entrepreneur first and foremost. What appeals to me is that private equity not only provides capital, but also actively helps build companies through knowledge, experience and network. That suits me much better than simply owning shares in a listed company with which I have no real connection and on which I have no influence. Through my investment with BB Capital, I know that my wealth is professionally managed and ultimately reaches entrepreneurs. And I indirectly benefit from that as well. This is an approach I also recognise from my own entrepreneurial experience.

My objective is to invest through a party with true expertise, one that is willing to invest in entrepreneurs, but always with a long-term vision. I want to allocate part of my wealth without having to monitor it on a daily or weekly basis, trusting that it is being managed responsibly. For me, it is about long-term peace of mind, combined with an acceptable market return. At the same time, I find it important to receive clear quarterly reports on progress and to have transparent communication. I truly look at it over the long term. That gives me the space to keep my focus elsewhere.

My objective is to invest through a party with true expertise, one that is willing to invest in entrepreneurs, but always with a long-term vision. I want to allocate part of my wealth without having to monitor it on a daily or weekly basis, trusting that it is being managed responsibly. For me, it is about long-term peace of mind, combined with an acceptable market return. At the same time, I find it important to receive clear quarterly reports on progress and to have transparent communication. I truly look at it over the long term. That gives me the space to keep my focus elsewhere.

My wealth is broadly diversified. In addition to private equity, I have interests in my own company. For the necessary diversification, I also invest part of my wealth in listed equities through a wealth manager, and I have several loans outstanding, including in venture capital and real estate. I also own real estate myself. Within private equity, I have deliberately explored multiple funds and invested in several of them. With many other funds, the capital calls come at a later stage. Personally, I find that less appealing, because you do not know exactly when those calls will take place. I have therefore looked at investment companies that invest directly in businesses, as well as funds with a closed-end structure. My approach is to first invest smaller amounts across different forms, so I can gain experience without immediately having to spend too much time on it.

My main objective is to invest my wealth in a responsible and sustainable way. I am still fully active in my business and want the mental space to focus on it completely. That means my capital needs to be invested well, so I can also take responsibility towards myself and my family. At the same time, the wealth needs to generate returns. With current inflation, I want to prevent it from losing value. I want my capital to work for me, even when I have less time to devote to it.

I conducted extensive research into suitable investment opportunities. Through my accountant, I came into contact with an experienced investor who explained several funds to me, including BB Capital. I had a pleasant and clear conversation with the people at BB Capital. What particularly appealed to me was the concrete approach: you invest an amount that is put to work immediately, allowing you to generate returns from day one. I can choose to have those returns distributed quarterly or, as I currently do, automatically reinvest them in the same fund. This creates an attractive compounding effect. In addition, everything is clearly accessible through the online portal.

The evergreen structure appeals to me most. It creates peace of mind. If I were to receive money back every quarter, I would have to keep thinking about what to do with it. Now, I have consciously chosen to allocate the capital and only review it again in seven to ten years. The returns are automatically reinvested, meaning I do not have to actively manage it. This fits perfectly with my focus on my own business and my wish to let my capital generate returns in a sensible way over the long term.