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Dept Holding B.V.
Dept Holding B.V. is an Amsterdam-based single-family office investing in private equity, real estate, and infrastructure across the Benelux region.
Dept Holding B.V.
Dept Holding B.V. operates as a single-family office headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Founded by the department store family behind the De Bijenkorf chain, the firm structures its capital around long-term wealth preservation and intergenerational transfer. The family office allocates across private equity, real estate, and infrastructure, focusing on direct controlling stakes and co-investments in Benelux-based companies. Known holdings have included stakes in Dutch retail and commercial property assets. The firm typically targets mature, cash-flow-generating businesses rather than venture-stage startups. The firm runs a lean investment team and does not publicly disclose AUM. Advisors from Dutch financial institutions have historically supported deal sourcing and due diligence. Recent activity is not publicly documented. Dept Holding B.V. is structurally distinct as a family office that evolved from retail wealth, maintaining a low public profile while executing patient, direct private-market investments. Its governance centers on the founding family's board, with no external LPs or fund structures.
General information
Firm type
Single Family Office
Year founded
—
AUM
Undisclosed
Location
Region
Europe
Country
Netherlands
City
Amsterdam
Corporate office
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
How does Dept Holding B.V. deploy its capital?
The firm primarily invests in private equity, real estate, and infrastructure, focusing on direct acquisitions and co-investments in the Benelux region. It targets mature, cash-flow-generating businesses rather than venture-stage companies.
Is Dept Holding B.V. open to co-investment opportunities?
Public information suggests the firm has participated in co-investments alongside institutional partners, typically in Dutch and Belgian markets. It does not operate a fund-of-funds structure.
What is the wealth origin for Dept Holding B.V.?
The firm's capital traces back to the retail fortune of the De Bijenkorf department store chain founded by Simon Philip Goudsmit and Joseph David in 1870. The family office manages wealth from that retail legacy.
Does Dept Holding B.V. invest outside the Benelux region?
While headquartered in Amsterdam, the firm's known investments are concentrated in the Netherlands and Belgium. There is no public evidence of significant exposure to other regions.
How large is the team at Dept Holding B.V.?
The firm maintains a lean investment team, typical for a single-family office without external investors. Exact headcount is not disclosed.
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