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M80

M80 is an investor in companies in Benelux and France. It seeks out ambitious companies that embrace change and works with them to create and realise their...

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M80

M80 is an investor in companies in Benelux and France. It seeks out ambitious companies that embrace change and works with them to create and realise their potential. Its team of entrepreneurs, former CEOs, private equity professionals and digital pioneers inspire, challenge and support companies to generate meaningful value. It typically focuses on companies with sales between €25m and €300m in sectors such as healthcare, business services and manufacturing.

General information

Firm type

Private Equity

Year founded

1998

Location

Region

Europe

Country

Belgium

City

Brussels

Corporate office

Brussels, Belgium

Principals

Peter Maenhout

Partner/CEO

Pieter Vermeersch

Partner

Jehanne de Walque

Partner/CFO

Carl Annicq

Partner

Xavier Dura

Partner

Geert Vanderstappen

Partner

François Bouchat

Principal

Thibaut Oosterlinck

Investment Manager

Ward Coolman

Investment Manager

Paul-Elliott Testelin-Loosdregt

Investment Manager

Eva Van Raefelghem

Associate

Julie Geeraert

Associate

Tijl Van Ootegem

Analyst

Nicolas Pétré

Financial & Reporting Analyst

Raphael Cwajgenbaum

Investor Relations

Sector focus

healthcare, business services and manufacturing

Frequently asked questions

What is M80's investment strategy?

M80 pursues a dual private equity strategy covering buyout and growth investments. The firm targets mid-market European companies where it can deploy operational expertise alongside capital. Specific sector concentrations, fund structures, and return targets are not publicly documented.

How does M80 source deals?

Without a public track record or named team, M80's sourcing model relies on private, relationship-driven origination rather than marketed processes. This opacity can serve as a filter, attracting opportunities where confidentiality and discretion are valued by sellers and intermediaries.

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