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3d investors Mergers and Acquisitions Summary

Family Office Profile

In the last 3 years, 3d investors has acquired 1 company. It has also invested in 1 other.

3d investors’ most common sectors for investment arereal estate (19%) and consumer products (10%) . The Firm’s most common investment types include growth capital (37%) and stake purchase (37%). In total, 3d investors has invested in 3 different countries.

The Firm’s most common exit type is pipe (50%).

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M&A Summary

  • M&A Total Activity12
    • M&A Buy Activity10
    • M&A Sell Activity2
  • Total Sectors Invested 10
  • Total Countries Invested 3
  • M&A Buy/Sell Connections 1

3d investors

3D NV

Onafhankelijkheidslaan 17-18,
Gent, 9000
Belgium
+32 (0)9 329 72 01
www.3d-investors.be
info@3d-investors.be

3d investors is a family-backed investment firm that seeks investments in successful mid-sized companies operating in niche markets. The Firm will consider majority and minority positions, including growth capital or buyout situations. Typical investments are up to €25 million, with higher considerations possible. 3d investors also invests in real estate opportunities. 3d investors was founded in 1992 and is based in Gent, Belgium.


Investment Criteria

Sectors of Interest: Business Services, Communications, Consumer Products, Distribution, Electrical Equipment, Financial Services, Media, Plastics, Real Estate, Software, Technology Hardware

Target Transaction Types: Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI), Going Private, Growth Capital, PIPE, Stake Purchase

Geographic Preferences: Western Europe

Transaction Criteria Min Max
Target Revenue - -
Target EBITDA - -
Investment Size 5 25
Enterprise Value - -
values in millions of EUR

M&A Summary

Buy vs Sell

Year ≤ '20 '21 '22 '23 '24 '25 T
Buy (0.6/yr) # 7 1 2 - - - 10
Sell (0.2/yr) # 1 1 - - - - 2
  12

Most Recent M&A

Company Date Value Type
In-lite Design B.V. 2022-12-31 - Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)
Gorinchem, Netherlands · www.in-lite.com
Jati & Kebon Furniture 2022-05-24 - Growth Capital
Nazareth, Belgium · www.jati-kebon.com
Plastiflex Group N.V. 2021-10-27 - Secondary Sale
Beringen, Belgium · www.plastiflex.com
Zenitel NV 2021-06-21 - Going Private
Horten, Norway · www.zenitel.com
Care Cosmetics BV 2020-10-20 - Growth Capital
Barendrecht, Netherlands · www.carecosmetics.nl
Studio 100 NV 2020-02-10 - Growth Capital
Schelle, Belgium · www.studio100group.com
3P NV 2016-06-01 - Stake Purchase
Antwerp, Belgium · www.3p.eu
Pauwels Consulting NV 2016-01-01 - Growth Capital
Diegem, Belgium · www.pauwelsconsulting.com
Barco NV 2013-01-01 - Stake Purchase
Kortrijk, Belgium · www.barco.com
Atenor SA 2001-10-12 - IPO
La Hulpe, Belgium · www.atenor.eu
View All >>

M&A by Sector

Sector Current # Value All-time # Value
Real Estate 1 (10%) - 2 (18%) -
Business Services 1 (10%) - 1 (9%) -
Communications 1 (10%) - 1 (9%) -
Consumer Products 1 (10%) - 1 (9%) -
Electrical Equipment 1 (10%) - 1 (9%) -
Financial Services 1 (10%) - 1 (9%) -
Furniture 1 (10%) - 1 (9%) -
Media 1 (10%) - 1 (9%) -
Software 1 (10%) - 1 (9%) -
Technology Hardware 1 (10%) - 1 (9%) -
Total 10 - 11 -

Acquisitions By Geo

State/Country Current # Value All-time # Value
Belgium 7 (70%) - 8 (73%) -
Netherlands 2 (20%) - 2 (18%) -
Norway 1 (10%) - 1 (9%) -
Total 10 - 11 -

Acquisitions by Deal Type

Type Current # Value All-time # Value
Growth Capital 4 (40%) - 4 (36%) -
Stake Purchase 3 (30%) - 4 (36%) -
Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI) 1 (10%) - 1 (9%) -
Going Private 1 (10%) - 1 (9%) -
PIPE 1 (10%) - 1 (9%) -
Total 10 - 11 -

Exits by Deal Type

Type Total # Value
IPO 1 (50%) -
Secondary Sale 1 (50%) -
Total 2 -

M&A Connections

Deals
Acquired from
Investor(s)
9%
1 (9%)
Exited to
Investor(s)
100%
2 (100%)

Investor Summary

Investor Type

Family Office

Size

Small

Established

1992

Specialist/Generalist

Generalist

Leadership

Hans Swinnen

Partner

Yves De Backer

Associate Partner

Nicolas Sneyers

Investment Director

FAQ

When was 3d investors founded?

3d investors was founded in 1992.

What type of investor is 3d investors?

3d investors is a family office.

Where is 3d investors headquartered?

3d investors is headquartered in Gent, Belgium.

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