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Eligius
Eligius traces to 2012 when Maarten de Groot created the office following the 2008 sale of VermogensGroep. The structure channels proceeds from that...
Eligius
Eligius traces to 2012 when Maarten de Groot created the office following the 2008 sale of VermogensGroep. The structure channels proceeds from that transaction into a mix of direct holdings, external funds and mission-related vehicles. Riny de Groot and Bas de Groot appear as co-beneficiaries alongside named partners such as Maarten Rutgers. Allocation spans direct equity, fund commitments and philanthropic programs. Confirmed holdings cover sustainable urban development projects in the Netherlands and hydrogen energy research assets located in Delft. Geographic reach includes Europe and North America. Sector exposure centers on digital health, biotech and ESG themes. The office participates in both direct deals and fund vehicles rather than a single structure. Team size and total deployment remain undisclosed. Maarten de Groot holds roles with Breakthrough T1D Netherlands and the Maarten de Groot Fund. The office maintains membership in Family Office Exchange and Global Enterprise Family Council. No operational events from the last 24 months appear in available records. The architecture separates investment activity from the Maarten de Groot Fund and VU Center for Enterprise Family Research. This separation creates distinct governance lines between commercial holdings and philanthropic commitments.
General information
Firm type
Single Family Office
Year founded
2012
Location
Region
Europe
Country
Netherlands
City
Amsterdam
Corporate office
Rembrandt Tower Amstelplein 1 1096 HA Amsterdam, Netherlands
Principals
Maarten de Groot
Founder
Maarten Rutgers
Business Partner
Riny de Groot
Family Member
Bas de Groot
Family Member
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Eligius?
Maarten de Groot directs decisions as founder. Named family members and business partner Maarten Rutgers participate in oversight.
How does Eligius source proprietary deal flow?
Sourcing occurs through Maarten de Groot's prior network from VermogensGroep and ongoing memberships in Family Office Exchange and Global Enterprise Family Council.
Is Eligius structured as a single family office or does it operate more like a venture firm?
Eligius functions as a single family office. It combines direct investments with fund commitments rather than operating exclusively as a venture vehicle.
Does Eligius participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
The office allocates across both fund commitments and direct investments. No breakdown of allocation weights is disclosed.
Where does the underlying wealth come from?
Wealth originates from Maarten de Groot's divestment of his stake in VermogensGroep, sold to UBS in 2008.
Does Eligius maintain philanthropic structures, and how are they separated?
Philanthropic activity runs through the Maarten de Groot Fund and Breakthrough T1D Netherlands. These entities operate separately from the investment portfolio.
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