Bencis announces the closing of Bencis VII

Bencis Capital Partners B.V. (“Bencis”) is pleased to announce the first and final closing of Bencis VII at its hard cap of €625 million.

The fund received strong commitments from existing investors as well as from many founders and managers of Bencis portfolio companies, enabling a swift and successful fundraising process completed within six months. Bencis welcomes a number of new limited partners who have joined to support the firm’s continued growth journey.

Bencis VII will enable Bencis to continue investing alongside entrepreneurs and management teams in the Benelux and DACH regions, supporting them in building stronger and more sustainable businesses.

Over the past 18 months, Bencis has realized eight exits across Bencis IV Continuation Fund, Bencis V and Bencis VI, achieving an average MOIC of 7.0x. These realizations underscore the firm’s proven ability to deliver strong returns through active ownership and close collaboration with portfolio company management teams. Bencis expects further successful exits across all active funds in 2026.

This closing also marks a special milestone in Bencis’ history: exactly 25 years after the launch of its first fund in 2000. Over this period, Bencis has grown into a leading independent investment firm, recognized for its partnership approach and focus on long-term value creation.

“We are grateful for the trust of our investors, founders, and managers who have supported us throughout this fundraising,” said Zoran van Gessel, Managing Partner at Bencis. “The strong demand for Bencis VII is a testament to the enduring relationships we have built over the past 25 years and to our shared belief in partnership and sustainable value creation.

The fund will be managed by the same experienced team that has successfully led previous Bencis funds. Bencis VII will continue to target investments in mid-market companies, supporting them with strategic guidance, operational expertise, and capital for growth.

Bencis was advised by Proskauer Rose LLP and Loyens & Loeff NV.