Long-term investor
Not many investors have genuine long-term focus like CREADEV, which is possible thanks to the philosophy, stability, and power of the Mulliez Family.
CREADEV is an entrepreneurial investment firm, not a standard private equity fund. Creadev takes time pressure off the entrepreneurs as no exit is planned or compulsory. Entrepreneurs do not have to rush to meet deadlines before their financial sponsors are willing to exit.
Entrepreneurs also know that they team up with an investor that will support them under any circumstances, whether their projects need an acceleration or their company is going through heavy turbulences.
Creadev can inject new cash anytime if required to achieve growth.
Teaming up with CREADEV is protecting the company's DNA over the long term. A number of founding and family-business shareholders value this aspect of our approach.
‘It's the long-term focus that makes the difference, really. We talk about the business, before talking about when they are going to pull out.’
‘Handing over control hasn't changed a thing in the way I run my business on a day-to-day basis. The only noticeable change is that I'm not lonely at the top any more. I can talk to professionals who can help me support my group.’
‘It is Creadev’s strong entrepreneurial approach that really makes the difference with others investors. Creadev is entirely focussed on developing great stories and almost becomes a joint entrepreneur, providing enormous support to corporate managers’.