Active Partners means that we are more than a financial investor.

We are committed to long term value creation and are determined to understand the basic drivers of your business first.

We will bring our network to the table as well as our international business experience to bring your company to the next level. Both organically as via buy&build but without financial adventures.

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Austin means a broad international business experience, with entrepreneurial roots

Frederik Dejaeghere holds a BA in Economics from Rice University (Houston, Tx).
His career started at Intercontinental Exchange in the USA. Picked up experience in the textiles and energy consultancy service. Most of his professional career was spent at Pollet Water Group in various roles including the CEO role.
His expertise lies in general management, business development, M&A. Industry experience : energy, water, textiles.

Frederik Bouteca holds an MBA in Vlerick Management School and Master Degree in Physics. He started his career at Deloitte, was partner at Engels windows & doors for 12 years and and was responsible for multiple divisions with Beaulieu International Group.

His expertise lies in general management, finance, operations and manufacturing. Industry experience: Textiles, Chemicals, Construction, IT.

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What we
stand for

people first

we are action driven

we have a long-term horizon

LONG TERM FOCUS

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What are
we looking for

Austin will invest in profitable companies where owner wants to continue his journey and is looking for an experienced and long term partner. He/She believes in the business, sees plenty of growth, but needs funds & and active sounding board to grow.

Austin will also invest in a MBO where a motivated management needs a solid partner to grow, while ensuring critical knowledge of the market and key management stays in place.

Key investment criteria:

  • Positive long term market dynamics
  • Turnover 15-30M€, EBITDA 2-3M€
  • International business exposure
  • Owner stays or MBO with industry experience
  • Work for Austin = active partners

Things Take Time. At Austin we believe in long term value creation. No quick deals, no short term decisions. Only dedication to the best people, an action driven culture and a long term horizon will help us win. And it must be fun along the journey.

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Our companies

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