Corporate Finance beyond the obvious

Since 2002, we provide M&A and Capital advisory and execution services in a truly independent manner. We tailor our advice to the situation and don’t hesitate to offer our honest views.

Client centric, trusted advisor

Our clients’ interests – not a transaction per se – are our priority. If we serve our clients well, our own success will follow.

Benelux’s largest independent corporate finance advisor

Driven by our ongoing success our team has grown more than 30 professionals which provides us the required execution power, whilst remaining entrepreneurial and agile.

Unrivalled track record

In the last 3 years, we have executed over 200 assignments valued over EUR 15 billion for a uniquely large pool of private and public companies and (inter)national investors.

About us

We are the premier corporate finance advisor of the Benelux. Founded in 2002, we provide corporate finance and strategic advisory services to medium to large sized corporates and investors. Our suite of services encompass M&A and Strategic Advisory, Capital Raising and Capital Restructuring.

M&A and Strategic Advisory

In a truly independent manner, Nielen Schuman helps clients evaluating some of their most strategic and complex decisions. We provide a full suite of advisory and execution services to the various stakeholders in acquisition and sales...

Capital Raising

Nielen Schuman was the first to provide truly independent Capital Raising services to the upper mid-market in the Benelux, assisting corporates and private equity held businesses with leveraged acquisition financing, recapitalisations and...

Capital Restructuring

Over the past decade Nielen Schuman has gained a leading role in the restructuring of companies which have been hit by the effects of the financial crisis. From the position as a truly independent expert advisor, we are a natural choice to...

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Track record

NPM Capital backed Kiwa attracts EUR 400m syndicated cov-lite facility

 EUR 400m  Advisor to company November 2018

NPM Capital invests in specialty agricultural equipment manufacturer Ploeger Oxbo Group

   Advisor to seller September 2018

Euro Pool Group, Europe’s largest service provider of reusable packaging, completes refinancing

   Advisor to company September 2018

Belgian fresh food group Ter Beke concludes refinancing with a club of 3 banks

 EUR 175m  Advisor to company June 2018
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News

22 November 2018

Gilde Buy Out Partners and Management acquire Kinkelder

Gilde Buy Out Partners today announced the acquisition of Kinkelder, together with management. The terms of the agreement have not been disclosed.  Kinkelder, which has been a family business since its foundation in 1945, specialises in the production, development and sale of high-quality industrial circular saw blades for the steel industry and is the global leader in this market. Under the ownership of the De Kinkelder family, the company has displayed a strong growth track record, both organically and through focused acquisitions. Jointly, Gilde and management are eager to continue to...

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Team

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Careers

It’s all about giving yourself a sense of purpose

I don’t just work at Nielen Schuman because my work is intellectually stimulating. Or because our diverse team is resourceful, entrepreneurial and committed. I love my job because it is fulfilling, challenging and it gives me a great sense of purpose. In my opinion this is what having a successful career is all about. What about you?

Joyce van Luit
Associate Director
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