About This Fund
Kempen European Private Equity Fund III is the latest closed-end investment vehicle launched by Van Lanschot Kempen Investment Management. The fund successfully closed in April 2025 with total commitments of €388 million. It offers private banking clients in the Netherlands and Switzerland access to non-listed investments, focusing on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Northwestern Europe.
Structured as a hybrid fund, it combines investments in private equity funds with direct co-investments. This approach aims to build a diversified portfolio while reducing costs and accelerating capital deployment. The fund has a ten-year term and is designed to provide early repayments to investors.
The fund targets SMEs in the Benelux, German-speaking countries, France, the United Kingdom, and Scandinavia. It seeks companies with strong growth potential, focusing on operational improvements, professionalization, and international expansion. The investment strategy is built on Van Lanschot Kempen's extensive experience in private equity and its commitment to supporting entrepreneurial clients.