Minéraux
White pigment manufacturer with a competitive edge: the world's only replacement for titanium dioxide (E171) that is safe and equally white, for food contact, plastics, inks and toys.
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Long-term partnership
Partnering with entrepreneurs for the long term.
An independent entrepreneurial investment firm that focuses on acquiring and investing in small and midsized companies with a leading role in their market.
The Power of Calm
Calm Investments was established in Rotterdam in 2021. We are an independent entrepreneurial investment firm that focuses on acquiring and investing in small and midsized companies with a leading position in their niche market.
We collaborate based on transparency, integrity and mutual trust. From a team-based culture we invest in leading, niche businesses with differentiated offerings and actively support management in strategy, analytics, operations and M&A. We invest our own capital.
3
Companies acquired and integrated
2021
Established in Rotterdam
100%
Own capital, no external funds
Our DNA
Approach
Together with management we tailor where support is needed, to capture the long-term potential of the business with an entrepreneurial approach.
Entrepreneurial Partnership
We stand side by side with management and collaborate based on transparency, integrity and mutual trust.
Data & Analytics
Data analytics that translates numbers into the right questions and decisions to bring the business forward.
Growth Strategy & M&A
Developing growth strategies and evaluating and executing mergers and acquisitions.
Financial & Operational Support
Financial support and operational collaboration, tailored to what the business needs.
Own Capital
We invest our own capital, without external funds. That means direct communication, strong ownership and fast decision-making.
Portfolio
See what we believe in and grow with.
Specialization
Focus areas
We focus on Netherlands-based companies with a leading role in their niche market.
- 01Niche Manufacturing
- 02Value-added Distribution
- 03Food
- 04Machine Building
- 05Healthcare & Pharma
Investment criteria
- EBITDA between EUR 0.5m and 5m
- Niche market leaders with mission-critical offerings
- High value-to-cost proposition for customers
- Consistent earnings history
- Identifiable growth potential
- Experienced management team
- Majority stake
- No fixed exit horizon
Team
Founder
Olav established Calm Investments in 2021. Prior to that he worked at Caldic, a distributor and manufacturer of specialty chemicals and food ingredients, the last 15 years as CEO. With an entrepreneurial approach he has acquired, integrated and helped more than 20 companies make the next step in their development.
Olav is a no-nonsense team player with a well-developed feeling for financials: he translates numbers into the right questions to bring a business forward.
Founder
Jonathan co-founded Calm Investments in 2021. Before that he worked as a strategy consultant at Roland Berger, completing over 15 projects in growth strategy, restructuring and post-merger integration. He holds an MSc in Offshore Engineering and a BSc in Mechanical Engineering from Delft University of Technology.
Jonathan is an analytical enthusiast with a can-do mentality: open-minded, a strong communicator and a well-developed problem solver.
Shall we talk?
Are you considering the sale or succession of your business, or are you looking for a partner who looks beyond the next quarterly figures?
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