We are a hands-on investment company that supports entrepreneurs in building leading growth companies
Our portfolio companies are driven by passion, ambition, and pragmatism.
W Venture Partners invests in companies headquartered in the Netherlands, regardless of sector or niche. We focus on businesses with revenues between EUR 5-20 million with an attractive growth potential.
Our team is deeply committed to providing support to our portfolio companies in various areas, including strategic business development, networking and commercial opportunities, global expansion, and expertise in corporate finance and M&A processes.
We bring more value than just growth capital.
Our aim is to find promising companies built around three key value drivers
Potential to scale
We invest in companies that have the capacity to scale their operations, reach new markets, and increase their market share
Leadership open for the next phase
We look for companies with leadership teams open to driving the next phase of growth and successfully dealing with the challenges that come with scaling the business
Proven track record
Our focus is on companies that have demonstrated consistent and reliable performance over time
Our Approach
Investment evaluation
Why and how we decide whether to invest
- Evaluating the potential investment opportunity based on a set of criteria and factors
- Conducting due diligence to validate key information and verify growth assumptions to assess the company’s risks
- Presenting a preliminary, non-binding term sheet and joint growth plan to discuss future strategic direction
Strategic Transformation
Planning and executing strategic initiatives
- Establishing a 3-year business strategy together with the leadership team and creating a clear execution plan
- Developing a comprehensive 100-day action plan in close collaboration with industry experts
- Transforming the company culture with a strong emphasis on a commercial and scale-up mindset
- Enhancing operational excellence by implementing both strategic and operational KPIs
Positioning & Exit
Planning and execution of the sales process
- Implement management incentives
- Prepare exit positioning for valuation maximization
- Optimize the M&A deal process
- Enhancing operational excellence by implementing both strategic and operational KPIs
OUR CULTURE
Working with us
At W Venture Partners, we believe that success depends on team effort. Being a family office, we care deeply about working closely with our investors and partners toward the same goals. Our goal is to create a collaborative ecosystem that fosters growth, drives innovation, and delivers results.
We aim to collaborate with individuals who think creatively, offer fresh perspectives, and embrace complexity. By doing so, we are all working on the same goal and generating value for our investors, management teams, and ourselves.
Why partner with us?
Entrepreneurial vision
We don’t just invest in your business but work alongside you with an entrepreneurial vision. Solving complex business challenges is our forte, marked by persistent commitment. We see opportunities where others don’t.
A wealth of experience
We’ve been part of companies that required turnarounds, experienced extensive growth, and went towards the maturity phase. Thanks to our extensive experience and expert network, we can work together on the path to market leadership. We’ve been there before, and we know what it takes.
Strategic and financial support
We bring a range of high value-adding capabilities: business strategy, commercial/business development, international expansion, and expertise in fundraising and buy & build processes.
Your partners in growth and innovation
Rooted in a family business, our company is built on respect, support, responsibility, adaptability, and honest communication. These values have driven our success over two decades, shaping our expertise in helping businesses grow.
Our team comprises experienced entrepreneurs who have been in your shoes and understand the challenges and opportunities of building and scaling a business. Together, we aim to create a strong synergy, fostering steady growth and lasting success.
Naomi van Hijfte
FOUNDER
Naomi is a strategic thinker who is able to recognize business opportunities and plan, develop, and implement effective business strategies in challenging market conditions.
He is the founder and managing director of several international companies and fast-growing scale-ups. One of his companies has been recognized as the fastest-growing company in the Netherlands.
Meynald Weerman
FOUNDER
Meynald is a strategic thinker who is able to recognize business opportunities and plan, develop, and implement effective business strategies in challenging market conditions.
He is the founder and managing director of several international companies and fast-growing scale-ups. One of his companies has been recognized as the fastest-growing company in the Netherlands.
Albert Weerman
Founder
Albert has extensive experience in CEO positions for several international companies and scale-ups. One of his companies owns high-quality airport parking facilities across Europe and operates a rapidly expanding platform with over 250 airport parking locations (both on and off the airport) in Europe, Canada, and the Americas.
As an entrepreneur, he’s deeply passionate about achieving results, fostering rapid growth, and embracing disruptive business models.
finance and control
GROUP COMMERCIAL DIRECTOR
GROUP OPERATIONS DIRECTOR
PROJECT LEAD