What we do

  • Partner with exceptional entrepreneurs

    We've learned firsthand that success comes from partnering with A-players: sharp entrepreneurs with strong emotional intelligence and an unwavering drive to achieve. We are constantly on the lookout for and eager to meet people with this very DNA.

  • Accelerate wonderful businesses

    We focus on healthy companies with a proven track record. We strategically invest in businesses showing clear growth potential and robust financial performance, typically with an EBITDA exceeding €500k, ensuring a solid foundation for future expansion.

  • Become market leaders

    We partner with businesses that have the ambition and capability to be faster, bolder, and more strategic than the competition. We identify their unique advantage—be it a powerful brand, a distinct way of working, or a proprietary technology—and double down on it to create lasting, decisive leadership.

How we do it

Accelerating your growth journey

Owner buy out

For ambitious entrepreneurs ready to propel their businesses to unprecedented heights. They've built a strong foundation and are now seeking a strategic partner to unlock its full potential.

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Enabling your succession or Exit

Management buy in

For entrepreneurs looking to sell the business they have passionately built, finding the right leader to take over is the most critical step—especially if there is no internal succession.

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Enabling your succession or Exit

Management buy out

For entrepreneurs ready to sell their business to the existing management team that is capable of growing it further but lacks the experience or funding for a full takeover.

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Our focus

  • Digitalisation & services

    Tech-enabled service businesses such as IT companies, agencies, consulting (HR, AI, finance, legal, etc.), and staffing companies are the main focus, given our relevant experience in the sector

  • Aspirational living

    As our world becomes more digital, people are increasingly seeking out authentic, tangible experiences. We partner with businesses that cater to this desire for a more refined and fulfilling way of living. We focus on companies that offer products and services that elevate personal experiences and contribute to a more aspirational lifestyle.

  • Beyond our core focus

    As Pillar brings together a group of entrepreneurs, companies, and investors, our focus areas are constantly growing with the expertise that joins. As such, we are very open to exploring new sectors together, as long as they meet our investment criteria:

Investment criteria

Profitable companies with a clear potential for further growth

We strategically invest in companies demonstrating clear growth potential and a proven financial track record, typically with an EBITDA exceeding €500k. This threshold helps ensure a solid foundation for future expansion.

A significant portion of recurring revenue

Recurring revenue provides predictability and stability in cash flow, enabling better long-term planning, fostering stronger customer relationships, and making the business more resilient to market fluctuations.

With a clear buy and build potential

A key accelerator in our strategy is the presence of potential for inorganic growth through a buy & build approach. We actively seek opportunities where strategic acquisitions can significantly amplify scale and market position.

As a majority or minority shareholder

We are flexible in our investment approach, open to both majority and minority stakes. Our goal is to find the right partnership structure that aligns with your vision and our shared growth objectives.