25 years of shaping growth

This year, we celebrate a remarkable milestone: 25 years since we raised Bencis’ first fund on 31 March 2000. Since our founding by Zoran van Gessel and Jeroen Pit, we have had the privilege of working alongside ambitious founders, entrepreneurs, and management teams – together driving growth and success.

Since our inception, we created a distinctive company culture around three key objectives: Inspiration, Improvement and Integrity. At Bencis, we find it important that we, and our portfolio companies, conduct business in a responsible, reliable, and transparent way.

Our key milestones

2000
Bencis Buyout Fund I
2004
Founding of Bencis Capital Partners
2004
Bencis Buyout Fund II
2007
Bencis Buyout Fund III
2011
Bencis Buyout Fund IV
2016
Bencis Buyout Fund V
2016
Bencis Germany
2020
Bencis Buyout Fund VI
2023
Bencis IV Continuation Fund

Our team

A glimpse of memorable moments together

Our focus on ESG

A Better world, through better companies.

Since our inception in 1999, Bencis has created a distinctive company culture around three key objectives:Inspiration, Improvement and Integrity. At Bencis, we find it important that we, and our portfolio companies, conduct business in a responsible, reliable and transparent way. 

Jeroen Pit Huis

Bencis supports the Jeroen Pit Huis

Jeroen Pit was a strong personality. A people person, a special friend and devoted husband and father. Jeroen Pit studied econometrics and later economics at the VU in Amsterdam and started his business career in corporate finance at Mees Pierson.

From 1998 Jeroen worked as an independent entrepreneur and in 2004 he set up the investment company Bencis Capital Partners together with Zoran van Gessel.

Jeroen Pit (May 20, 1968 – February 5, 2012)

Our investments

Bencis is an investment company that supports companies

Founders, entrepreneurs and management teams can rely upon us to be there for them when it matters. From our side, we are looking for committed entrepreneurship to drive further growth.

A better world, through better companies

ESG INTEGRATION

HÄRTHA GROUP and EnBW conclude long-term electricity supply agreement

Global market sustainability ratings

EcoVadis gold for CurTec

ESG STRATEGY

Hypersolid set out a comprehensive ESG programme in 2023

Employee engagement & well-being

VMN Media has implemented a continuous employee engagement tool

Impact in numbers

Over the years, Bencis has built a strong track record of supporting businesses. With 7 funds, 78 companies, and 327 add-ons, we have helped businesses grow, innovate, and create long-term value. Our journey is defined by strong partnerships and a commitment to sustainable success.

7

funds

78

companies

327

add ons