Nick Huurman

5square seeks opportunities where they can add value to medium-size firms in The Netherlands. They typically invest in turnaround situations where they start at the bankruptcy phase and proceed with refinancing to achieve rapid expansion at domestic or international scale. Although they have no particular sector preference, they have invested in an online accommodation website, fashion (shoes), synthetic moulding and die-casting work as well as in the development, testing and production of magnetic products. 5square is a hands-on investment manager. They are actively involved in family-owned companies which require capital and management expertise in succession-related cases. They acquire either majority or minority interests.