Acquisition of Andreas Capital marks next step in Oaklins Netherlands’ growth strategy

Oaklins Netherlands sets new standard by combining corporate finance and wealth management

Oaklins Netherlands intends to acquire Andreas Capital (subject to approval*), a wealth manager and family office serving several Dutch entrepreneurial families. With this step, the international corporate finance advisor is expanding its services to include wealth advisory for entrepreneurs, families and investors.
“We are the first independent firm in the Netherlands to bring these activities together, creating an integrated approach to corporate finance and wealth advisory. This is a milestone in our growth strategy,” says Frederik van der Schoot, managing partner at Oaklins Netherlands.

Oaklins is a fast-growing international corporate finance house, active in national and international mergers and acquisitions, debt advisory, valuation advisory and growth equity & ECM advisory. In every transaction, the firm provides global insights and deep sector expertise, with over 900 professionals operating from 63 local offices in 41 countries. Oaklins has been active in the Netherlands for almost 30 years and has grown into a leading player in the market. With 65 professionals, the Amsterdam team completes 40 to 50 large transactions each year.

Andreas Capital is a renowned multi-family office and wealth manager licensed by the Luxembourg regulator. The company acts as the “private wealth manager” for several entrepreneurial families that, following the financial crisis of 2008/2009, sought greater personal involvement and a structured, institutional investment approach. Andreas Capital and its legal predecessors have focused on the upper end of the market for 30 years. In addition, the company has built an extensive private markets proposition in recent years. Andreas Capital now has more than 50 clients, with approximately €1.5 billion under management and advisory. Andreas Capital will continue to operate independently under its own name within the Oaklins Netherlands group and will maintain its successful investment strategy for existing and new clients.

Independent alternative to large banks and traditional market players

According to Van der Schoot, the combination of corporate finance and wealth management responds to a clear client need. Entrepreneurs who sell all or part of their business are faced with complex wealth-related questions. “With this acquisition, we can support entrepreneurs both during and after the sale. Timely preparation offers significant benefits once the proceeds from the sale become available. It provides immediate peace of mind after an intensive process and enables assets to be invested 6 to 12 months earlier. This is how we deliver concrete added value.”

With the acquisition, Oaklins Netherlands positions itself as an independent alternative to large banks and traditional market players. Van der Schoot: “To advise entrepreneurs optimally on growth, restructuring or attracting a strategic partner, an integrated approach is essential. By connecting corporate finance and wealth management, we enable entrepreneurs to make timely, well-considered decisions for both their business and their own financial situation. This acquisition immediately gives us the scale required to introduce a high-quality service proposition. At the same time, we remain focused enough to maintain our personal and committed approach.”

Why Andreas Capital?

The acquisition is the result of a careful preparatory process based on an extensive strategic review. Van der Schoot: “In recent years, we have focused on further expanding our corporate finance advisory activities. In addition, we explored the strategic broadening of our activities, particularly towards high-quality wealth management. Many of our clients have a clear need for this, especially when selling their business. Such a transaction creates liquidity that needs to be managed carefully, with attention to future returns, risk and family interests. As wealth management and advisory must be carried out independently and professionally under applicable regulations, Andreas Capital will keep its own statute and governance structure.”

Van der Schoot: “We talked to several parties and, after thorough consideration, ultimately chose Andreas Capital because of the strong substantive and cultural fit. Andreas Capital was founded by entrepreneurial families, is independent and transparent about the value it adds, has a strong substantive approach without making matters unnecessarily complex, and focuses on the absolute upper end of the market. That fits our clients, and fits us.”

Hans van Summeren, managing director at Andreas Capital, adds: “Once we become part of Oaklins, we will immediately have the opportunity to accelerate investment in our services and realize our team’s ambition to further strengthen our leading position as a family office, wealth manager and specialist in private markets.”

Rob van Gansewinkel, director of De Raekt, shareholder of Andreas Capital: “In Oaklins, Andreas Capital has found the right partner for its next phase. Both organizations share the same DNA: quality, independence and long-term client relationships are central. By joining Oaklins, Andreas Capital will be able to draw on additional expertise and capacity to serve clients even better and further expand its services.”

Organic growth and a long-term focus

“The combination of forces is the latest step in Oaklins Netherlands’ ambitious growth strategy,” says Oaklins managing partner Frank de Hek. “Over the past period, we have grown independently from 25 to 65 professionals. Going forward, we will continue to focus on growth, primarily organic growth, but we may also accelerate this through targeted, strategic acquisitions.”

De Hek emphasizes that Oaklins Netherlands remains committed to its long-term focus and core values: personal attention, bespoke advice and entrepreneurship. ‘This is also made possible by our partner structure. The absence of private equity or shareholder pressure enables us to focus fully on quality, continuity and the client’s interests, without being driven by short-term results. We do this primarily by investing in training and retaining the very best professionals in the market. This is essential for us across both our corporate finance and wealth management propositions. Technology provides support, but ultimately it is about trust, insight and relationships that are built over many years.”

Together, Oaklins Netherlands and Andreas Capital employ approximately 75 professionals. Following the combination, this number is expected to grow to more than 100 employees in the coming years.

*The transaction is subject to approval by the CSSF, Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier, in Luxembourg.

About Oaklins

Oaklins is an international corporate finance advisor that achieves the best results for clients with a team of more than 900 professionals across 63 offices in 41 countries. In 2025, Oaklins celebrated its 40th anniversary. Over those years, it has completed a total of 7,000 transactions. At present, there are approximately 600 ongoing projects. Oaklins advises entrepreneurs, shareholders, investors and companies on acquisitions and disposals, refinancing, growth financing, capital markets transactions and valuations, both nationally and internationally.

Oaklins’ Amsterdam office was established in 1997 and has been operating for almost 30 years. It completes around 40 to 50 transactions annually with a team of 65 professionals. The office distinguishes itself through its independence, personal and hands-on approach, global network of contacts, sector expertise, quality, and long-term focus.

About Andreas Capital

Andreas Capital is an independent family office and wealth manager for entrepreneurs, families, business professionals and foundations.

The organization offers integrated services at the intersection of wealth structuring, investments and long-term planning. Its services consist of three propositions: Family Office Services, Wealth Management and Private Markets. Through these, Andreas Capital supports clients with strategic asset allocation, intergenerational wealth transfer, risk management and access to private market solutions.

Andreas Capital combines personal involvement with a structured, institutional investment approach and focuses on sustainably protecting and growing wealth across generations.