GEP Water and Mijn Waterfabriek mark the starting point of an ambitious journey to establish the leading full-service provider of decentralized water management solutions in Northwest Europe. With this transaction, 5CS Capital Partners reaches an important milestone: it has completed its 50th acquisition since the first deal in 2019. Since inception, 5CS has partnered with founder-led and management-owned businesses to actively support organic growth, professionalization, and targeted expansion through complementary acquisitions.
This strategic partnership marks a significant step toward creating a strong platform for decentralized water management solutions and aligns with the growth ambitions of the entrepreneurs and 5CS Capital Partners. The founders of GEP Water, Sander van Langeveld and Fred Prins, and of Mijn Waterfabriek, Johan Bel, will remain actively involved within the organization. In addition, BlueNorth Partners will act as strategic advisors, bringing deep sector knowledge and a broad network within the water technology industry to strengthen the group.
Over the past six years, the firm has executed 50 transactions across multiple industries and geographies, consistently focusing on long-term value creation through operational improvement and strategic scale.
The 50th acquisition is an important moment for our team. It reflects the strength of our investment strategy, the commitment of our investment team, and the trust placed in us by our limited partners. Our track record of both platform and add-on acquisitions demonstrates our ability to identify high-quality businesses and support them through sustainable organic and inorganic growth
5CS Capital Partners’ portfolio has grown through an active and consistent transaction pace across a targeted range of sectors and geographies. The firm’s track record includes the build-out of Puur Mondzorg in both the Netherlands and Denmark, Databalance, Axelio, and this entry into the water market. 5CS continues to pursue opportunities where it can act as a long-term partner to entrepreneurs and management teams seeking to scale and professionalize their organizations.