5square Committed Capital
Private Equity Venture Capital Est. 2004
Also known as 5C.
USD 100M
Estimated FUM
- Type
- Private Equity
- HQ
- Laren, NH, Netherlands
- Founded
- 2004
- Focus
- Generalist
About
5square is an independent investment firm established in 2004 that invests in rapidly growing and/or changing companies primarily headquartered in Benelux. Our focus is on (niche) sectors that are subject to fundamental change. The team of 5square combines detailed expertise with broad experience. 5square has a flexible investment mandate that can do early stage investments, restructuring, mature company buyouts and co-investments. 5square invests through a fund, 5square MKB Fund I, that is funded by a group of dedicated private investors. Investment-amounts typically range between EUR 1 million and EUR 7.5 million per each investment. 5square in principle focuses on substantial minority and majority stakes
Investment Focus
Investment size
USD 1M - USD 8M
Reported investment size. Actual commitments may vary by stage, ownership and follow-on participation.
Focus Areas
Stages
Growth PE/Buyout Series A Series B
Focus
Generalist
Investment Geographies
Primary Markets
Netherlands
Coverage
Global Regions
Europe
Coverage is a guide only.
Location
Headquarters
Laren, NH, Netherlands
Office Presence
1 country
Netherlands
1 known office
Laren, NH, Netherlands (HQ)
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