CNBB Equity Partners

CNBB Equity Partners is a Rotterdam-based private equity firm specializing in growth and buy-out investments in B2B SaaS businesses across Europe. Founded in 2007 by serial entrepreneurs Arco van Nieuwland and Lucas Brentjens, the firm leverages over 30 years of experience in the SaaS industry to support scalable and technology-enabled businesses. Their investment strategy focuses on building and scaling local champions into mature segment leaders by emphasizing profitable growth fundamentals. CNBB actively advises on leveraging organic and inorganic growth opportunities, achieving operational excellence, and empowering ambitious teams to execute strategies. As a committed and versatile team of entrepreneurs and investment professionals, CNBB excels in supporting companies in an active and engaged manner. Working closely with founders and management teams, they challenge, advise, and support them on strategic and day-to-day affairs. Their collaborative approach is centered around fostering enduring partnerships that equip businesses for sustained success. CNBB's portfolio includes companies such as Spotler Group, Bundeling, and Yoda, reflecting their commitment to investing in technology-driven businesses that enhance operational efficiency and customer engagement. The firm's offices are located in Rotterdam, Netherlands, and Antwerp, Belgium. Their investment criteria include companies with revenues ranging from €0 million to €100 million and EBITDA between €0 million and €100 million. CNBB seeks both minority and majority stakes, as well as full ownership opportunities, and operates across Europe, with a particular focus on the Netherlands, Belgium, United Kingdom, Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Their expertise spans various sectors, including technology, software, and business services, enabling them to provide strategic support tailored to each portfolio company's unique needs. CNBB's approach combines operational and strategic expertise with financial know-how, offering more than just capital to their portfolio companies. By prioritizing effective data management and a data-driven approach, they ensure that the fundamentals of growth and profitability align with their partners' ambitions, fostering long-term success and value creation.