Marktlink Investment Partners and Welt Ventures will merge under the name Marktlink Capital from June 1, 2023. This fusion opens up new markets for individual investors. With Marktlink Capital, Dutch entrepreneurs and individuals can now turn to one central hub to invest in other entrepreneurs through the strongest private equity, growth equity, and venture capital funds in Europe and the US.
Marktlink Investment Partners and Welt Ventures share the same mission: assisting entrepreneurs in investing in the strongest private equity, growth equity, and venture capital funds. Jaap Vriesendorp, managing partner of Welt Ventures, and Bastiaan van Slobbe, managing partner of Marktlink Investment Partners, are delighted with the merger. Jaap: 'It offers our investors a multitude of possibilities. As Marktlink Capital, we can serve our investors even better and more comprehensively. They can now turn to one entity for investments in private equity, growth equity, and venture capital.' Bastiaan adds, 'We are also very pleased with this step forward. The merger brings together all our knowledge and expertise; as Marktlink Capital, we can continue to grow. Before the merger, we already collaborated closely, so this feels like a very natural next step.'"
Access to the strongest funds in Europe and the US
As an individual entrepreneur, gaining access to the best funds is practically impossible. This could be due to the difficulty of analyzing the best funds or simply because the entry barrier is too high. However, through Marktlink Capital, this becomes possible. By bringing together a large group of investors in our funds, we collectively raise enough capital. As specialists in private markets, we have the expertise to select the best funds. We currently do this for over 600 investors in the Netherlands, who have collectively committed over EUR 700 million to our funds.
Investing in businesses: from startup to IPO
The consolidation of knowledge and resources from Marktlink Investment Partners and Welt Ventures presents opportunities for investors. You can invest with us in businesses from the startup phase to the IPO, allowing you to diversify your portfolio. This is a unique proposition in the Dutch market that has gained significant traction in recent years.
One team to better support investors
A broader team of partners and professionals also means that we can provide our investors with a higher level of service. With more points of contact and a broader knowledge base, we can offer even better (customized) solutions for new and existing investors. The investor events that were previously organized separately by Marktlink Investment Partners and Welt Ventures will now be jointly organized for our investors. This includes company visits, car rallies, and masterclasses. For our investors, this means more opportunities to exchange knowledge, skills, and networks with like-minded individuals.
