What is the main objective in managing your wealth?
I realise that, as an entrepreneur, I have been given the opportunity to build wealth. Not everyone is in that fortunate position. This wealth represents my pension, and I try to achieve the best possible return with it so that I can remain free to choose whether, and how much, I want to continue working in a paid capacity. That is also the main objective: I want to grow my wealth over the long term, so that I can maintain financial independence later in life.
Why do you want to invest in private equity?
You do not need tens of millions to invest in private equity. I certainly do not have that myself. Nor do I have a large country house with a garage full of expensive cars. Privately, I drive an inexpensive city car, alongside a spacious lease car. Not the dream car, such as a 911. I have, of course, invested my wealth in a diversified way and also invest in ‘regular’ equities. In addition, I have invested directly in two companies. I also naturally make sure that I have sufficient cash available to enjoy life.
What do you expect from investing in private equity?
A higher return than traditional investments such as equities, combined with a longer investment horizon of at least seven years. In addition, it is reassuring to know that there is close collaboration with the companies to improve growth and efficiency, and in doing so increase value.
Which alternatives for investing in private equity have you explored?
As I mentioned earlier, I have invested my wealth in a diversified way across different asset classes. This ultimately helps reduce risk, while keeping the main objective front and centre: maintaining financial independence.
Why did you specifically choose BB Capital for investing in private equity?
I came into contact with BB Capital when they acquired the company owned by me and my partners, and integrated it into a larger platform for a specific sector. I experienced the due diligence period as positive: sometimes demanding, but always fair. I will not soon forget the transfer during the Covid period. After that, I stayed in touch and decided to invest.
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Could BB Capital Fund Investments be right for you?
In the series ‘Investor stories’, investors share their experiences with BB Capital Fund Investments. Private equity can offer strong returns, averaging around 13% according to various international studies. For individual investors, these returns have traditionally been difficult to access. With BB Capital Fund Investments, you can now benefit from the opportunity to invest directly in a diversified portfolio of private equity investments. We invest your individual private equity capital independently and over the long term in the private equity sector, with a sustainable high return objective of 10–15% per year.
