AI Issue 5 2018

Acquisition International - Issue 5 2018 23 Already boasting an impressive reputation across the financial industry, the team at Capital@Rent share their view on what attributes a company within the sector should possess in order to be successful, citing an entrepreneurial mindset and fast decision-making. “In order to succeed, people must talk the same ‘language’. The fact that we have an entrepreneurial background creates trust – a crucial factor in the relationship between a company and its financier. Capital@Rent has a successful track record of over 10 years in private debt. We have a very strong network in the Benelux and maintain a reputation of working discrete, transparent and professional. This reputation is our most important asset. “Fast decision-making is another major asset. Transactions such as MBI, MBO, acquisitions are very intensive processes. Getting the transaction financed is only one element of this. Therefore, a no-nonsense, hands-on approach with a clear and smooth decision-making process is key.” Differentiating itself from other finance companies, for each investment at Capital@Rent, there is one single point of contact within the organisation that handles the investment from the pre-investment analysis up to the exit. This guarantees to both the firm’s investors and clients that there is no loss of information due to knowledge transfer, faster and more efficient decision-making. Regarding what the future holds for Capital@Rent, there are exciting times ahead for the company. Upcoming projects will see Mezzanine Partners 2 launched in Q2. The fund is managed by Capital@ Rent and ParticpiatieMaatschappij Vlaanderen. It is a closed-end fund of 100 million EUR with Capital@ Rent and ParticipatieMaatschappij Vlaanderen as the primary investors. The fund focuses on high yield loans for SME in the Benelux that have a proven track record of positive cash flow. Independence, Discretion and Expertise L to R: Franky Houtteman, Joris Claeys, Mathieu Vandevijvere