Van Diest Capital

Van Diest Capital is the family office of the Van Diest family, whose wealth originated from Van Diest Supply, a distributor of agricultural and industrial supplies founded in 1922 by the Van Diest brothers. The firm does not publicly disclose specific individuals leading the office.

Van Diest Capital invests across private equity, real estate, and public equities, focusing on direct investments and co-investments in lower-middle-market companies. The firm takes a long-term, patient approach, often seeking controlling or significant minority stakes in businesses where it can apply operational expertise. Geographic focus is primarily the US Midwest.

Van Diest Capital makes both direct investments and fund commitments, acting as a flexible family office that allocates capital through multiple channels including private equity funds when appropriate. The firm is known to co-invest alongside other family offices and institutional partners.

Van Diest Capital operates as a single-family office, managing the wealth of the Van Diest family. It does not appear to take on external clients or operate as a multi-family office structure.

The firm has a broad sector focus but gravitates toward industrial and agricultural businesses influenced by its family heritage. It also invests in manufacturing, distribution, and related services, though specific sector exclusions are not publicly stated.