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Intake & strategic fit
Introduction with the entrepreneur or management team. We assess strategic fit, market position, team quality and the rationale behind the capital or partnership need.
Strategy
Disciplined investment strategy with active involvement
3M Invest focuses on opportunities where strategic capital and substantive involvement can make a real difference. Our approach combines rigorous analysis, tailored structures and a long-term perspective.
What we look at
We assess opportunities on strategic fit, execution potential and the ability to create sustainable value through active involvement.
- Real estate and related investment opportunities
- Alternative assets with a clear investment case
- Technology and AI where expertise and network can accelerate execution
- Private equity and strategic participations with growth potential
Selection criteria
Not every company fits our approach. We select based on concrete signals that indicate structural growth potential and willingness to collaborate.
A proven business model with demonstrable traction and repeatable revenue
A strong management team open to governance and strategic sparring
Minimum approximately €1M revenue or clear path to scalability
A clear capital need linked to concrete growth objectives
Willingness for transparent reporting and shared decision-making
Investment process
Our process is structured, transparent and aimed at providing clarity quickly for both parties.
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Due diligence & structuring
Financial, legal and operational analysis. Based on this, we structure a proposal for investment size, governance arrangements and level of involvement.
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Partnership & value creation
After closing, we actively collaborate on the growth agenda. Periodic alignment, governance support and network access form the core of our involvement.
What sets us apart
3M Invest operates differently from traditional holdings or passive funds.
Selectivity
We invest in a limited number of opportunities per year, ensuring each investment receives substantial attention.
Hands-on involvement
We take an active role in governance and strategic decision-making — not passive shareholding.
Flexible structures
Per investment we determine the right structure: from co-investment and partnerships to direct participation.
Long-term orientation
Our investment horizon is typically three to seven years, focused on structural value creation.
Investment thesis
Our conviction as a Dutch investment holding
3M Invest B.V. (Chamber of Commerce 84127325) believes Dutch SMEs and ambitious scale-ups have a structural need for capital that goes beyond financing — capital that brings governance, network and operational sparring. We deliberately position ourselves as a strategic partner alongside traditional banks and passive funds.
Substantial involvement
By investing selectively in a limited number of opportunities per year, we deploy real time, attention and network per investment.
Own capital, longer horizon
We manage no external fund and are not bound by short exit cycles. Our horizon is 3 to 7 years.
Tailored beats templates
Per situation we choose minority or majority stakes, with governance arrangements fit for entrepreneur and company.
Local anchoring
From Ede (Gelderland) we operate across the Netherlands with a broad business network actively deployed for portfolio companies.
Our strategy translates into concrete investment forms: venture capital, participations & acquisitions and growth capital. Learn more about 3M Invest or review our portfolio.
From strategy to concrete opportunities
Explore our portfolio page or get in touch for an initial introduction.