Create Capital

Create Capital operates as a private equity firm, specializing in acquiring majority stakes in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) headquartered within the Netherlands. The firm is dedicated to unlocking and enhancing value in its portfolio companies through active ownership and strategic guidance, working closely with management teams to foster operational improvements and expansion initiatives. Their approach focuses on supporting businesses at pivotal stages of their development, leveraging deep industry insight and a hands-on methodology.

The firm was co-founded in 2019 by Bart Odink and Mathieu Zwinkels. Odink brings extensive experience from his role as Head of M&A at Intertrust and tenure at Bridgepoint and Waterland Private Equity. Zwinkels complements this with a background as a partner at Gate Invest and Mentha Capital, alongside his entrepreneurial success in founding and scaling two disruptive startups. Their combined expertise underpins the firm’s strategy to identify and cultivate growth opportunities within the Dutch market.

Create Capital primarily serves Dutch SMEs, partnering with them to navigate complex growth trajectories and market dynamics. The firm’s vision is centered on facilitating these companies in realizing their full potential, driving long-term sustainable growth and market leadership. They aim to be a catalyst for their portfolio companies, enabling them to achieve greater scale and strategic objectives within the dynamic European business landscape.