Main Capital Partners

Leading European private equity firm with exclusive focus on enterprise software companies. Strategic partner for profitable growth journeys to build international software groups.

The Hague, Netherlands Est. 2003

Investment Requirements

Revenue (ARR)
Flexible
Deal Structure
Stock + cash
Target Industries
B2B Software
Geographic Focus
Europe North America

Company Overview

About Main Capital Partners

Main Capital Partners is a leading European private equity firm with exclusive focus on enterprise software companies. They serve as strategic partners for profitable growth journeys to build international software groups.

Investment Focus

  • Specialization: Exclusive focus on enterprise software
  • Investment Size: €20M equity tickets typical
  • Structure: Management buyouts and growth capital
  • Approach: Strategic partnerships with management teams
  • Portfolio: Over 45 active software groups employing 12,000+ employees

Geographic Focus

Operating from The Hague, Main Capital focuses on:

  • Northwestern Europe: Benelux, DACH, Nordics, France
  • North America: Selective expansion
  • Growth Markets: Building international software groups

Investment Philosophy

Main Capital’s approach centers on:

  • Management buyouts and growth capital
  • Strategic partnerships with management teams
  • Building international software groups
  • Long-term value creation in enterprise software

Portfolio Impact

With 83 total investments, Main Capital has built:

  • Over 45 active software groups
  • 12,000+ employees across portfolio
  • International presence across multiple markets
  • Focus on profitable, scalable software businesses

Sector Expertise

Main Capital invests across enterprise software verticals:

  • Data and analytics platforms
  • HR and operations software
  • Marketing and sales SaaS
  • Productivity and collaboration tools
  • Tech-enabled services
  • Vertical SaaS solutions

Value Creation Model

Main Capital’s strategic partnership approach includes:

  • Operational support and expertise
  • International expansion assistance
  • Buy-and-build strategies
  • Long-term growth capital provision