Build Your Future with Entrepeneurship through aqcuisition
We focus on SME succession within Europe, typically 1–5M EBITDA. Our operator-led approach means you’ll drive the deal search, spending ~2 months on deep market research, then ~6 months on active outreach. WAD Capital provides a monthly stipend, full acquisition funding, and a stake in the company upon successfully closing a deal.
* Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition
ETA* Accelerator
Inspired by the traditional search fund model with a strategic twist and tech-driven approach.
Accelerated Process
Our strategic approach significantly shortens the acquisition cycle, enhancing efficiency and precision throughout the process.
Capital Commitment
WAD Capital provides complete financial backing, ensuring access to the necessary capital to support robust and agile growth strategies.
Strategic Synergies
Our network of industry investors provides unparalleled insights, ensuring transformative business growth.
Technological Edge
With the incorporation of technology, your company maintains an edge in identifying and nurturing future investment opportunities.
Investment Journey
Our strategic process delivers strong outcomes — from sourcing with Generative DealFlow™ to driving growth through digitisation. We combine data insights, hands-on leadership, and a commitment to preserving Europe’s wealth creation engine.
Negotiation & Acquisition
We conduct transparent negotiations, using Generative DealFlow™ insights to honour legacies and enable growth. Sellers often reinvest and remain engaged, building trust with the incoming CEO to ensure a smooth handover.
Digitisation
We don’t invest in digital-first businesses — instead, we use digitisation as an enabler, transforming strong legacy companies into digitally enabled businesses for scalable, future-ready growth.
Search, contact & diligence
We identify high-potential SMEs through Generative DealFlow™, combining data analytics, automated screening, and our network to ensure strategic fit.
Observation
Post-acquisition, we take time to understand culture, operations, and markets before making changes — maintaining stability in healthy, well-run companies where succession is the only real challenge.
Process
We strengthen leadership and operations to secure profitability, resilience, and governance for long-term success.
Residents
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Etienne Van den Bogaert
Industrial Technology Solutions
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Antoine Fierens
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing & Distribution
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![Jan Schüller Transportation & Logistics]()
Jan Schüller
Transportation & Logistics
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Nina Bos
End-of-Life Services
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Sammy Lasseel
Packaging
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Mathieu Loquet
Business Services
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Frédéric Schilling
RACHP
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Guy-Louis de le Vingne
Energy & Climate Transition
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Steven Bourgeois
Fire Safety & Protection
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Thomas Muyldermans
Engineering Consulting Services
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Ulrik Vercruysse & Peter van den Steen
Data Technology
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Michaël Vandelaer
Circularity
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Kristof Lemahieu
Healthcare & Proactive Health Management
Cohort model
Leaders driving innovation while safeguarding the foundations of legacy businesses. Designed for entrepreneurs by entrepreneurs.
Redefining ETA
WAD Capital reimagines ETA, combining innovation with respect for legacy businesses. We guide leaders to drive growth while safeguarding and building upon strong foundations.
Empowering Leaders
Our CEOs foster growth and embrace digital transformation. With WAD’s support, they bring fresh perspectives to legacy businesses, ensuring long-term success and modernisation.
Investment Strategy
We focus on unlocking the potential of SMEs by merging tradition with digitisation. Our data-driven approach and network ensure businesses grow while staying true to their heritage.
Join Our Mission
We invite leaders who are ready to innovate while preserving what makes businesses great. As a CIR, you’ll drive transformation, and growth while respecting the legacy of European SMEs.