What investment strategy does Vermeer Capital focus on?

Vermeer Capital focuses on Buyout, Growth strategies in the private equity space.

How many portfolio companies does Vermeer Capital have?

Vermeer Capital has 4 active portfolio companies and 5 completed exits and 1 fund tracked on GP Intel.

Where is Vermeer Capital headquartered?

Vermeer Capital is headquartered in Paris, France.

When was Vermeer Capital founded?

Vermeer Capital was founded in 2008.

What sectors does Vermeer Capital invest in?

Vermeer Capital invests across Consumer, Industrials, Business Services.

What are Vermeer Capital's recent exits?

Recent realized exits by Vermeer Capital include: RLD (2024) to Anett; Compagnie de Bel Air (2018) to Vacalians; Régie Linge Développement (2016) to MNH Group; SIA Home Fashion (2015) to Société Européenne de Participations / SIA New Company.

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Vermeer Capital

Paris, France·Founded 2008·

Buyout Growth Equity

·vermeercapital.fr

Vermeer Capital is an independent Paris-based private equity firm founded in 2008 by Jean-Louis Detry. The firm specializes in turnaround and growth-capital situations, providing equity tickets between €3M and €30M to French mid-market companies with revenues of €25M to €500M. Vermeer raised a single FCPR vehicle of €75M in 2008-2009 and has invested in RLD/Kalhyge, Compagnie de Bel Air/AMAC, SIA Home Fashion, Blue Line, Chargepoly and Emova Group.

AUM

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Funds

vintages 2009

Portfolio

Exits

Vermeer Capital is a Paris buyout firm with 4 active companies and 5 exits.

SectorsConsumer Industrials Business Services

Key takeaways

·Average hold across 5 realized deals: 5 years.
·Top sector focus: Consumer (33% of portfolio).

Sector breakdown

9 companies

Consumer

3 · 33%

Hospitality

2 · 22%

Business Services

2 · 22%

Mobility

1 · 11%

ClimateTech

1 · 11%

Key facts

HQParis, France

Founded2008

Websitevermeercapital.fr

Recent exits

Vermeer Capital sold RLD to Anett in 2024 after 11 years.

Vermeer Capital sold Compagnie de Bel Air to Vacalians in 2018 after 5 years.

Vermeer Capital sold Régie Linge Développement to MNH Group in 2016 after 3 years.

Vermeer Capital sold SIA Home Fashion to Société Européenne de Participations / SIA New Company in 2015 after 6 years.

Coverage notes

1 fund tracked, 9 portfolio companies (4 active · 5 realized). Verified weekly from public filings and deal announcements.

Funds & portfolio

Every fund Vermeer Capital has raised, with its portfolio companies. Hand-checked from public filings.

1 fund

Fund

Strategy

Vintage

Size

Assets

Exits

Vermeer Capital IHarvesting

Turnaround2009€75M4 assets5 exits

Turnaround

2009 · 17yr

€75M

Unrealized

4 held

Company	Entry
Chargepoly ClimateTech · France	2020
Compagnie de Bel Air / AMAC Hospitality · France	2013
Emova Group Consumer · France	2013
SIA Group Consumer · France	2009

Realized

5 exits

Company	Entry	Exit	Type	Buyer	MOIC
Blue Line Mobility · France	2009	2010	–	–	–
Compagnie de Bel Air Hospitality · France	2013	2018	Trade Sale	Vacalians	–
Régie Linge Développement Business Services · France	2013	2016	Trade Sale	MNH Group	–
RLD Business Services · France	2013	2024	Trade Sale	Anett	–
SIA Home Fashion Consumer · France	2009	2015	Trade Sale	Société Européenne de Participations / SIA New Company	–

About Vermeer Capital

Vermeer Capital is a private equity firm with assets under management across its current vintages and a founding year of 2008, headquartered in Paris. The platform targets majority and significant minority stakes in European mid-cap businesses across consumer, industrials and business services, deploying institutional capital from successive flagship vehicles.

Investment thesis

The platform deploys buyout and growth equity capital across consumer, industrials and business services businesses in France and selectively across Europe, targeting majority and significant minority equity positions in mid-cap and lower mid-cap European companies. Value-creation framework emphasises operational improvement, working capital optimisation and selective M&A activity, with the partnership culture supporting management teams across multi-year ownership periods.

Recent activity

Recent realised exits include Compagnie de Bel Air (consumer, 2018), Régie Linge Développement (business services, 2016), SIA Home Fashion (consumer, 2015) and Blue Line (mobility, 2010). The platform tracks 1 dedicated investment vehicle, 2 active portfolio companies and 4 realised exits across the strategy's history.

Frequently asked questions

What investment strategy does Vermeer Capital focus on?: Vermeer Capital focuses on Buyout, Growth strategies in the private equity space.
How many portfolio companies does Vermeer Capital have?: Vermeer Capital has 4 active portfolio companies and 5 completed exits and 1 fund tracked on GP Intel.
Where is Vermeer Capital headquartered?: Vermeer Capital is headquartered in Paris, France.
When was Vermeer Capital founded?: Vermeer Capital was founded in 2008.
What sectors does Vermeer Capital invest in?: Vermeer Capital invests across Consumer, Industrials, Business Services.
What are Vermeer Capital's recent exits?: Recent realized exits by Vermeer Capital include: RLD (2024) to Anett; Compagnie de Bel Air (2018) to Vacalians; Régie Linge Développement (2016) to MNH Group; SIA Home Fashion (2015) to Société Européenne de Participations / SIA New Company.