Frans van der Harst, Thomas van Zanten, Franck Marra and Iris Hesselink

Pontex Investment Partners

Partner since 2023

Gilbert Boutier, Peter Helfrich, Bart Pierik and Gaston Hupkens

Primevest Capital Partners

Partner since 2018

Ernst Peeman and Phillip Smits

Blauwhoed

Partner since 2017

CommonWealth,
Common interests.

Our Approach

At CommonWealth, we believe that true success can only be achieved through strong partnerships. That’s why we work closely with the people behind the initiatives we invest in, to ensure that their interests and ours are aligned. By taking the time to understand each individual project, we are able to create investment opportunities that are both financially and socially responsible. Whether it’s through co-investing in real estate development projects, investing in management buy-outs or buy-ins or collaborating with private equity managers, we are dedicated to building relationships that will benefit all parties involved.

Area of interest
Private Equity
& Real Estate
Established
1999
Location
The Netherlands,
Amsterdam
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Our Partners

Pontex Investment Partners

Partner since 2023
Frans van der Harst, Thomas van Zanten, Franck Marra and Iris Hesselink

Pontex supports entrepreneurs in realizing their growth ambitions by providing capital, expertise, and network. We add value in the strategic and financial challenges that fast-growing companies face and act as bridgebuilders in preparing entrepreneurs for the next phase of their companies.

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Nordian Capital Partners

Partner since 2014
Gregor Beusmans, Perry Bos and Joost Sars

We at Nordian are proud to be seen as an entrepreneurial investor that brings small/medium enterprises, entrepreneurs and investors together. With a hands-on approach we not only focus on achieving financial results, but also put professionalism, people development and sustainability on the top of our priority list.

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5CS Capital Partners

Partner since 2019
Sebastiaan de Koning, Charles Kotting and Pieter van Scherpenzeel

5CS is an independent and hands-on Dutch investor, providing their portfolio companies with the fundamental capitals required to take the next step forward, from funding to in-depth expertise. 5CS and her founders have a proven track record in successfully expanding and reaching the full potential of businesses in the Dutch SME space.

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Blauwhoed

Partner since 2017
Ernst Peeman and Phillip Smits

It is Blauwhoed’s ambition to make the Netherlands a healthier, happier and more prosperous place to live in. We cannot realize all this on our own; we’ll do so together.

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Unipol

Partner since 2011
Marko van der Vegt, Marion Drissen, Jan Jaap van Donselaar and Patrick Zanders

After the divestment of the insulation activities to Kingspan plc in 2011, Strong Root Capital acquired Unipol from CRH plc in 2012. After the acquisition, Strong Root Capital, together with CommonWealth and new management, transformed Unipol from a typical intercompany supplier into a market-oriented, efficient, flexible and independent EPS insulation producer.

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CommonWealth Team

CommonWealth is an investment office that was founded in 1999. We serve a select group of families and offer investment management services in the areas of private equity and real estate development. Our investment strategy is focused on private equity and real estate, aimed at building mutually beneficial partnerships.

Marc Dreesmann
Guido Geheniau
Elsbeth Timmer
Arjan Thomas