PARTICIPATION CRITERIA
We invest in independent tech companies that make a significant contribution to the digital backbone of the Netherlands and Europe, boasting high-quality management, scalability, and strategic significance. These companies demonstrate innovative strength and growth potential, led by ambitious entrepreneurs with the ability to execute. Participation is selective and reserved for companies seeking long-term partnerships through a minority or majority stake.
We invest in independent tech companies that make a significant contribution to the digital backbone of the Netherlands and Europe, boasting high-quality management, scalability, and strategic significance. These companies demonstrate innovative strength and growth potential, led by ambitious entrepreneurs with the ability to execute. Participation is selective and reserved for companies seeking long-term partnerships through a minority or majority stake.
IN CONNECTION WITH
FUNDAMENTAL TRENDS
>50% of Dutch tech exits go to foreign buyers
>85% of cloud usage in the Netherlands runs on AWS, Azure and Google Cloud
Only 4% of the global cloud market is in European hands
1.2% R&D intensity in digital services
(versus ~3.5% in industry)3–5 year short-term PE playbook clashes with stakeholder interests: customers, employees and society
€53 billion ('24) – €240 billion ('28) evergreen investment trend continues steadily in Europe
WHAT CAN DEC-ALLIANCE PARTICIPANTS EXPECT?
DEC ensures continuity in technology, entrepreneurship, and ownership. Social relevance, collaboration, and professional ownership are key. We focus on value creation over time, without the pressure of exits from prescribed cycles. This fundamentally differentiates DEC from investors who withdraw and protects both companies and society from rapid foreign acquisitions and geopolitical pressure.
