NPM Capital

NPM Capital is one of the oldest private equity firms in the Netherlands, founded in 1948 to help rebuild post-war Dutch industry. Today, NPM Capital manages roughly €1.1 billion (about US$1.2 billion) in assets and is an investment arm of the family-owned SHV Holdings since 2000. Based in Amsterdam with additional offices in Ghent and Munich, NPM focuses on medium-to-large companies headquartered in the Benelux region. The firm typically partners with family-owned or entrepreneur-led businesses that have strong management teams and operate in growing markets. Over its long history, NPM has completed over 700 investments and currently holds around 20 active participations across diverse sectors. It seeks to provide equity tickets of €30–€300 million, either as minority or majority shareholder, supporting companies with strategic capital for growth, acquisitions, or succession planning. NPM Capital is also distinguished by its emphasis on sustainability and ESG: it actively steers portfolio companies toward innovation, job creation, and climate action, aligning with SHV’s values of long-term responsible ownership.