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5Square
5square are entrepreneurial investors who invest in people rather than projects. Their mission is to grow mid-sized companies into strong enterprises that form...
5Square
5square are entrepreneurial investors who invest in people rather than projects. Their mission is to grow mid-sized companies into strong enterprises that form the foundation of the Dutch economy. They focus on the growth and transformation market, taking minority and majority stakes with equity tickets of EUR 5-10 million in operationally profitable Dutch companies with international ambitions.
General information
Firm type
Private Equity
Year founded
2004
Location
Region
Europe
Country
Netherlands
City
Laren
Corporate office
Laren, Netherlands
Principals
Remco van den Heuvel
Mark Gitsels
Mark Gitsels
Hidde Hartelust
Remco van den Heuvel
Nick Huurman
Frequently asked questions
What investment stages does 5Square cover?
5Square targets the full spectrum: early-stage seed and venture, expansion and late-stage growth, buyouts, co-investments, restructurings, and turnarounds. This means it can deploy capital into both healthy growing companies and underperforming assets that require operational fixes. There is no public documentation detailing how the firm allocates capital across these distinct strategies.
Who runs investment decisions at 5Square?
No named principals are publicly associated with the firm. The identity, background, and investment committee structure of 5Square's leadership are not disclosed on its website or in available public records, which limits an allocator's ability to attribute track record to specific individuals.
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