365 Capital has acquired a minority stake in Swiss Sense, a specialist in night’s rest. The Diks family retains a majority stake in the company. After rapid growth in the last 15 years, the investment will accelerate the international growth ambitions and professionalisation of the company even further.
“Swiss Sense is a good and sustainable investment for us. The company can be proud of their current position, especially in these uncertain times. The company is healthy and has great prospects for future growth. With their vision and strategy we can jointly realise the ambitions”, says Boudewijn Molenaar, Managing Partner of 365 Capital and founder and former Managing Partner of Gilde Buy Out Partners.
Lindenaar & Co Corporate Finance acted as advisor to Swiss Sense and coordinated the transaction process, including conducting negotiations and the management of the due diligence process.
Profile Swiss Sense
Swiss Sense was founded in 2005 by the Diks family, who previously established the steel bed manufacturer DICO and the listed company Beter Bed. The Swiss Sense collection is sold in the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany and Austria via 100 stores, the company is also strongly represented online. The ambition is to become the market leader in these countries within a few years. The company manages the entire chain in-house: from design, production and sales to delivery and associated services.
Profile 365 Capital
365 Capital is an independent private equity firm targeting medium-sized and well-positioned companies with a strong management team, and strategic and operational upside potential. Among others, the firm actively supports companies in accelerating growth so that value can be realised in the long term.