Amsterdam’s Vortex Capital Partners launches €145M tech fund to back high-growth potential SMEs

Amsterdam-based Vortex Capital Partners, a company that invests in software and technology, has announced the launch of a new €145M technology fund from new international investors, alongside existing ones.

This is Vortex’s fourth buyout fund focused on small and medium-sized software and tech companies that have high growth potential in the Netherlands, Belgium, and other European countries.

In a statement translated from Dutch, Evert Jan De Groot, Managing Partner at Vortex Capital Partners, says, “With the successful first and final closing of this new fund, we can build on our already proven strategy and the expertise of the team.”

“This strengthens our position as an active investor in the software and technology sectors, where we see many opportunities and consolidation opportunities. We look forward to also working with ambitious entrepreneurs and management teams through this fund to contribute to building strong and healthy companies.”

Investing in companies that use technology as a differentiator

Founded in 2012, Vortex Capital Partners is an investment firm that invests in companies that are growing and have a profitable core business, especially those using technology in unique ways. It takes an active approach, blending operational expertise with investment knowledge.

The firm has invested in 24 companies with over 55 follow-on investments. It mainly targets companies making €3M to around €30M annually with the potential to grow nationally and internationally.

The firm’s team partners with entrepreneurs and management teams to help them achieve their growth goals. They work together to speed up growth by offering advice and help with organic growth and operational issues, and by making important acquisitions. 

The fund aims to encourage responsible business practices in its future investments, partly through its ‘SFDR Article 8’ classification.

With this fund launch, Vortex also plans to expand its team of 14 business operators and investment professionals soon.