Bart W. Heuts

PPM's investment objective focuses on firms which contribute to developing the economy of the Eastern region of the Netherlands. Their investment strategy favors firms operating in the start-up and early-stage of development. The firm invests across a range of sectors, with a particular focus on health, technology and food. They look for firms requiring capital for further expansion. They finance MBOs, MBIs and turnaround transactions. They finance firms that have clearly established commercial activities and not before. PPM typically invests from EUR 100 thousand up to a maximum of EUR 2 million. For larger investments, they co-invest with other financial partners or informal investors. PPM always takes minority shares. They also are a shareholder. They are prepared to accept a higher risk profile. PPM is an active investment partner. In addition to providing capital, they strive to add value through provision of management and industry expertise. They draw on their networks of entrepreneurs and commissioners, and access to institutions. They provide coaching for early phase ventures. PPM's investment time frame usually ranges from five to seven years. Their exit strategies include sales to the existing firm management, other shareholders, another strategic party or trade, another investor or through an IPO.