About IK Partners
IK Partners is a private equity firm founded in 1989. It is primarily based in Amsterdam, Netherlands. As of Jul 2026, IK Partners is an active investor with a portfolio of 77 companies, comprising 77 funding rounds and 115 acquisitions. In the last 12 months, it has participated in 1 funding round and has made 3 acquisitions. The firm primarily invests in companies based in France and Sweden. Its portfolio is spread across a wide range of sectors from Industrial Goods and Manufacturing to Retail. Most recently it acquired stakes in Selatek on Apr 20, 2026.
Overall IK Partners portfolio has seen 9 IPOs and 32 acquisitions, namely Ceva, Oriflame and Dyno Nobel. A lot of funds co-invest with IK Partners, with names like GENEO Capital Entrepreneur sharing a substantial percentage of its portfolio.
IK Partners has a team of 152 people, including 52 partners.
Key Metrics
Founded Year
1989
Location
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Portfolio Companies
Portfolio Sectors
Acquisition Deals
Investment Deals
IK Partners' Portfolio
IK Partners has a portfolio of 77 companies. They have invested in a total of 77 companies. Their most recent investment was in Francks Kylindustri (PE round) on Aug 12, 2025. Here are the most recent investments by IK Partners:Date | Company | Round | Amount | Co-Investors |
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Aug 12, 2025 | PE | 3088 | - | |
Mar 17, 2025 | PE | 8478 | - | |
Jul 26, 2024 | PE | 5740 | - | |
Jul 24, 2024 | PE | 1095 | - |
IK Partners has acquired 115 companies. Their most recent acquisition was of Selatek on Apr 20, 2026. Here are the most recent acquisitions by IK Partners:
Acquisition Date | Company | Short Description | Total Funding | Founded Year |
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Apr 20, 2026 | Provider of technology solutions for diversified industries | - | 2021 | |
Jan 22, 2026 | Corporate advisory firm focused on multiple sectors | - | 2005 | |
Dec 31, 2025 | Provider of insurance brokerage services for individuals and business entities | - | 1989 | |
May 21, 2025 | Provider of billing and factoring services for driving schools | - | 1994 |
Here is the portfolio snapshot of IK Partners:
Investments by Year
The maximum number of investments were made in 2024
Acquisitions by Year
The maximum number of acquisitions were made in 2021
Portfolio by Location
Companies are primarily in France and Sweden
Portfolio by Sector
Companies are primarily in Industrial Goods and Manufacturing
Team profile of IK Partners
IK Partners has a team of 152 members including 52 Partners and 27 Principals located in United Kingdom, France and 8 more locations. IK Partners' team sits on the board of 1 company.Here is a list of top team members in IK Partners:
Name | Designation | Location | Board Memberships | Contact Details |
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Partner | London | - | - | |
Partner | The Hague | - | ||
Partner | London | - | - | |
Partner | Paris | - | - | |
Partner | Hamburg | - | - | |
Partner | London | - | - | |
Partner | Hamburg | - | - | |
Partner | Paris | - | - | |
Partner | Copenhagen | - | - | |
Partner | Amsterdam | - | - | |
Partner | Paris | - | - |
Co-investors of IK Partners
Over the past 37 years, 13 investors have co-invested in IK Partners's portfolio companies.
- Top Co-investors of IK Partners: 13 investors entered a company along with IK Partners. These include investors like GENEO Capital Entrepreneur (1 company).
IK Partners News
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IK Partners hires Gonzalo Fernández-Albiñana to lead its new office in SpainExpansion•Jul 01, 2026•IK Partners
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IK Partners takes majority stake in corporate service provider TrustmooreConsultancy•Jan 22, 2026•IK Partners, Trustmoore
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IK Partners Acquires Majority Stake in French Insurance Broker Ascora GroupReinsurance News•Dec 31, 2025•IK Partners, Ascora
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Ardian finances IK Partners' investment in Francks KylindustriWebwire•Dec 10, 2025•IK Partners, Ardian
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Renzenbrink & Partner advised CONET Group on the acquisition of KERUN.ONEmajunke.com•Aug 14, 2025•Renzenbrink & Partner, IK Partners, CONET
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IK Partners to acquire Francks KylindustriPrivate Equity Wire•Aug 12, 2025•IK Partners, Francks Kylindustri, Amplio
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IK Partners secures €2bn for its fourth Small Cap fund, IK Small Cap IV FundPrivate Equity Wire•Jul 25, 2025•IK Partners
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Dains swoops in biggest deal yet – more than 200 staff will join the firmTheBusinessDesk.com•Jun 03, 2025•IK Partners, Dains
