Pride Capital Partners

Pride Capital Partners is an Amsterdam-headquartered private-equity and private-debt specialist founded in 2014. From its roots in the Dutch software scene, the firm has evolved into a cross-border player with offices in Cologne and Copenhagen and roughly US $215 million under management.

The team deploys a hybrid “private debt + minority equity” toolkit—mezzanine loans, unitranche facilities and non-controlling equity cheques—to finance growth, buy-and-build acquisitions or management buy-outs. Pride positions itself as a long-term partner, leaving founders in control while adding strategic guidance, M&A support and access to an international network of tech entrepreneurs.

Sector-focused by design, the firm targets later-stage B2B software and managed ICT services businesses with recurring revenue models across the Benelux, DACH and Nordic markets. A lean team of about 27 professionals sources deals in eleven countries and manages 22 active portfolio companies while raising its third fund (target €150 million, hard-cap €200 million).