HPE Growth Capital

HPE Growth Capital is a private equity firm based in Amsterdam, Netherlands, with additional offices in Düsseldorf, Germany, and San Francisco, California. Established in 2010, the firm specializes in providing growth capital to technology-driven companies across Europe, particularly in the Netherlands, Germany, and the Benelux region. HPE Growth Capital focuses on high-growth software and internet-enabled businesses that have demonstrated stability beyond early-stage risks. The firm typically invests between €10 million and €40 million per transaction, seeking significant minority stakes ranging from 20% to 49%. Its investment portfolio spans various sectors, including energy efficiency, environmental technology, industrial automation, advanced materials, healthcare technology, and fintech. HPE Growth Capital aims to act as a catalyst for expansion by providing additional equity and active support to help portfolio companies achieve market leadership. The firm has a team of approximately 50 to 250 employees and operates with a pan-European and cross-border approach, reflecting its commitment to scaling digital business models in Europe. In 2023, HPE Growth Capital attracted a minority General Partner investment from the Nieland Family Office, further strengthening its growth-stage tech investment platform. This partnership supports the realignment of the shareholder group and addresses succession planning for the future. The Nieland Family Office, led by Philipp Nieland, a serial tech entrepreneur and founder of PPRO, brings complementary expertise and a broad network of next-generation technology entrepreneurs investing in digital businesses in Europe. HPE Growth Capital remains managed by its existing senior leadership team, including Managing Partner and Founder Tim van Delden, Partner Frederic Huynen, and General Counsel Stefan Brugman. The firm continues to focus on scaling digital business models in Europe through its distinct private fund products, including the Digital Climate impact fund. HPE Growth Capital's commitment to sustainable growth is further demonstrated by its B Corp Certification, joining an exclusive group of businesses investing in European technology with verified social and environmental performance, public transparency, and legal accountability to balance profit and purpose.