Gilde Buy Out Partners

Investor type

VC / PE

Founded

1982

AUM

$3 300 M

Location

Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

Investment Ticket

$10-50 m

Investment Stage

Series B Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

Europe
Investor profile last updated: 17 August, 2026

Profile

Gilde Buy Out Partners, now known as Rivean Capital, is a mid-market private equity firm based in Europe. They specialize in delivering creative growth solutions and have a significant presence in the European market. Founded with a vision to aid business leaders in accelerating growth through strategic investments, their experienced team supports portfolio companies in achieving their potential. The firm places a strong emphasis on sustainability and value creation in its investments.

Rivean Capital focuses on sectors such as technology, healthcare services, and consumer products, without limiting themselves to these areas. Their typical investments span various stages and they are equipped to handle robust Series B through late-stage funding rounds. The firm boasts substantial assets under management, which they leverage to engage with strategic partners across Europe, enhancing their capability to scale businesses.

The firm's portfolio includes a diverse array of companies across several sectors. Notable investments within their portfolio reflect their commitment to enhancing value and sustainability, though specific examples of companies were not detailed in the available information. The firm continues to build its reputation as a key player in the European private equity landscape.

Industry

Construction Consumer Products Education Edtech Financial Services Fintech Food and Beverage Foodtech Gaming Healthcare Services Industrial Marketing and Advertising Media and Entertainment Technology

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FAQs about Gilde Buy Out Partners

Gilde Buy Out Partners is a venture capital and private equity firm. It backs companies at Series B and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $10-50 m.
Gilde Buy Out Partners is located in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands.
Gilde Buy Out Partners was founded in 1982.
Gilde Buy Out Partners invests in companies and startups in Construction, Consumer Products, Education, Edtech, Financial Services, Fintech, Food and Beverage, Foodtech, Gaming, Healthcare Services, Industrial, Marketing and Advertising, Media and Entertainment, Technology.
Gilde Buy Out Partners invests in companies and startups in Europe.
Gilde Buy Out Partners invests in companies and startups at Series B, Late Stage (Series C+).
Gilde Buy Out Partners usually invests $10-50 m on average.
Gilde Buy Out Partners has around $3 300m assets under management.
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