Main Capital Partners

Main Capital Partners is excited to announce the relocation of its corporate headquarters to Plein 1813 – 4 The Hague. “We created a sustainable, inspiring work place. Our new headquarters reflects our dedication to both our team and our clients,” said Charly Zwemstra, CEO of Main Capital Partners. “The enhanced resources and central location will enable us to better serve our partners, attract top talent, host industry and community events, and continue driving value creation across our investments. We thank all of our partners during the renovation process for their hard work and impressive result.” The new headquarters, located in the heart of The Hague, honors its past while embracing the future. This property, with its rich architectural and urban development history, was originally commissioned in 1860 as one of the first four residences on the square, marking a significant milestone in the city’s early urban expansion. Read more on our website 👉https://lnkd.in/etephJYP

What are the key dynamics in the software industry and how can you drive value as a software company? 🚀   At the upcoming seminar "Digital Transformation: Roots, Challenges, for Organizations and Society," on the 10th of September, hosted by Tilburg University, Main Capital’s Bram Kaashoek will offer insights to these questions.   Bram will delve into the history of the software industry, highlighting its profound societal and transformational impacts across various sectors. As the head of Performance Excellence at Main Capital, he’ll also share invaluable insights on the best governance practices for software companies and the key levers to optimize performance and deliver exceptional value to customers and end-users.   Do you work or study in the field of digital transformation and are you eager to deepen your knowledge in this field? Then sign up for the seminar here 👉 https://lnkd.in/edZDwc5K

How digital transformation drives productivity across industries 📊   Are you leveraging digital transformation to boost your business's productivity? Our new article explores the Main Digitalization Index (MDI), providing a detailed analysis of how digital advancements impact efficiency and growth.   Discover how digital tools enhance efficiency, the sectoral differences in digital adoption, and the strong link between digitalization and productivity growth. With insights drawn from our comprehensive MDI, this article reveals key trends and actionable takeaways for leveraging digital technologies in your business.   🔍 Read the full article to understand how digital transformation can elevate your productivity and what it means for your industry: https://lnkd.in/eJtR2uct

Come join our team!   To strengthen our fast-growing operations in our Düsseldorf and The Hague offices, we are looking for new colleagues with a proactive mindset and strong analytical skills.   🔍 Business Analyst Private Equity 📍 The Hague & Düsseldorf   As a member of the investment team, you will actively be involved in evaluating investment opportunities and deal execution. When working at Main you will be surrounded by a dynamic, fast-growing and international work environment. You will join a dedicated team of proactive, like-minded professionals and work together to achieve common goals. You will have the opportunity to develop your skills and grow professionally. If you are eager to take on challenges and help accelerate Enterprise Software Businesses, we want to hear from you! 🚀   Check out the full job description here: Düsseldorf 👉https://lnkd.in/euN8uBy9 The Hague 👉https://lnkd.in/eQmBUhcy Contact Claudia Schmidt for more information about this role 📩

Our team at Main Capital Partners had an energizing evening yesterday, taking part in the 5.8km run at B2Run Düsseldorf 🏃♂️🏃♀️ We believe that staying active and enjoying time together outside of work is key to maintaining a healthy, balanced work environment. That's why we encourage our colleagues to participate in events like this, where they can recharge, connect, and have fun.   We're also excited to support B2Run's sustainability efforts, where a tree is planted for every participating team, in partnership with a climate project. It's great to see our team's efforts contributing to both our well-being and that of the planet! 🌎 Read more about the event here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eSKmCnDD

The acquisition of Whitevision has been featured in an exclusive article published by Het Financieele Dagblad 👀 Read the full article here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eG9GaPD9

We are thrilled to announce that Main has acquired a majority stake in Whitevision, a leading Dutch provider of Intelligent Document Processing software solutions. This strategic partnership marks an exciting new chapter for Whitevision as we work together to enhance their product offerings and drive international expansion. With a strong foundation of over 1,600 customers and more than 18 million documents processed annually, Whitevision is well-positioned to become a major player in the European market. We're looking forward to supporting their ambitious growth journey! Sjoerd Aarts, Managing Partner at Main Capital Partners: "Intelligent Document Processing and the broader markets of Enterprise Information Management and Business Process Management are domains in which Main has developed a great level of expertise. The increasing need for the digitization and automation of processes, as well as cross-border eProcurement opportunities, are expected to drive the growth of this market in the upcoming years. Main has been in contact with Frank de Wit for a long time already and is impressed by the company he has built. We are very excited to assist Frank and Whitevision’s experienced management team as a strategic partner in the company’s next stage of national and international expansion, both organically and through a buy-and-build strategy.” Read the full press release here 👉 https://lnkd.in/e4DKHqDm

“It's far better to excel at one thing than to be average at many.” This statement, aptly noted by ‘Het Financieele Dagblad’ (FD) in a recent article profiling the seven types of private equity players, perfectly captures our philosophy at Main. Among these seven, Main has been distinguished as "The Specialist," a recognition of our focused investment strategy and deep-sector expertise. ‘ The article goes on to note that "Main perhaps combines the best of two strategies, not only investing in the promising technology sector but also applying a buy-and-build strategy." For the past 20 years, our concentrated focus on SaaS software companies within specific product markets has allowed us to build a comprehensive understanding of the market, giving us a competitive edge and enabling consistent performance and growth. This specialized approach, supported by an extensive database of between more than 15.000 potential acquisition candidates, positions us ahead of competitors and ensures we consistently identify and secure the best opportunities, delivering exceptional value to our investors and partners. Charly Zwemstra: "We are honored by this recognition and remain steadfast in our commitment to the specialized strategy that has been the cornerstone of our success." Read the full article here [Dutch-only] 👉 https://lnkd.in/e6f9x8aC

Come listen to our Deal Decoded podcast series 🎙 Deal Decoded pulls back the curtain on transformative business deals, bringing you stories straight from Main Capitals’ portfolio. Each episode of Deal Decoded will spotlight a (former) portfolio company, delving into their journey of strategic growth, innovation, and transformation within the Enterprise Software sector. For the first episode, Sjoerd Aarts sat down with Gerard Mulder from Textkernel to reflect back on our successful strategic partnership and discuss what lies ahead for them following their exit to Bullhorn in June. Listen here 👉https://lnkd.in/eCmZQDms Every quarter we explore the intricacies of these significant deals, offering you a front-row seat to the strategies and visions that drive success in the software industry. So stay tuned and don’t forget to follow Deal Decoded for more stories into the deal-making process within the Enterprise Software industry.

Job Opportunity! 👀   We're expanding our Performance Excellence Team to support the increasing number of companies in our portfolio and their requests!   🔍Performance Excellence Finance Analyst  📍The Hague   As a Performance Excellence Finance Analyst, you will collaborate with the PX team and deal teams to assist our portfolio companies with financial and numerical challenges and lead improvement projects. This role demands solid financial expertise, strong analytical skills, a proactive attitude, and excellent communication abilities.   If you have a passion for finance and technology, and are eager to make a difference in the private equity sector, we want to hear from you! 🚀   Join us in shaping the future of finance! Check out the full job description here 👉 https://lnkd.in/e9H4wFqG   Contact Claudia Schmidt for more information about this role 📩