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Wadinko
Wadinko investeert in ondernemingen met visie, ambitie en groeipotentie. Het versterkt bedrijven in Overijssel, Zuidwest-Drenthe en de Noordoostpolder die...
Wadinko
Wadinko investeert in ondernemingen met visie, ambitie en groeipotentie. Het versterkt bedrijven in Overijssel, Zuidwest-Drenthe en de Noordoostpolder die klaar zijn voor hun volgende stap. Ondernemers krijgen niet alleen financiering, maar ook een strategische partner die meedenkt, adviseert en verbindt met het juiste netwerk.
General information
Firm type
Private Equity
Year founded
1996
Location
Region
Europe
Country
Netherlands
City
Zwolle
Corporate office
Zwolle, Netherlands
Principals
Astrid Kempers - Investment Manager
Han Leemhuis - Investment Manager
Irma Bos-van Zuthem - Office Manager & Communicatie
Nora Rietberg - Office Manager
René Wolfkamp - Directeur
Tina Zwoferink - Investment Manager & Marketing
Wout Koopman - Controller
Frequently asked questions
Does Wadinko invest outside the Netherlands?
No. Wadinko concentrates exclusively on companies headquartered in or with substantial operations in the Eastern Netherlands. The firm explicitly ties its investment activity to regional development goals, limiting geographic scope to the provinces of Overijssel, Gelderland, and Flevoland.
What distinguishes Wadinko from conventional private equity firms?
Wadinko blends commercial investment discipline with public economic development objectives. Unlike pure financial sponsors, the firm's governance involves regional oversight bodies, and its hold periods and exit strategies accommodate local employment and business continuity concerns. This governance model prevents the firm from raising discretionary institutional funds independently.
Which sectors does Wadinko target?
Wadinko maintains a generalist approach across the Eastern Netherlands SME landscape, with a concentration in manufacturing, industrial technology, and business services. The firm does not pursue pure-play technology venture capital, maintaining a bias toward tangible asset-heavy and cash-flow-generating businesses.
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