The company is an active shareholder in its portfolio businesses, playing a key role in their strategic and operational development, growth, and performances. Waterland is a member of several private equity associations and has invested in over 950 companies since its founding in 1999. It manages over €14 billion of investor commitments and focuses on industries undergoing change due to trends such as sustainability, outsourcing and digitalisation, ageing population, and leisure and luxury. The company employs 180 professionals and has offices in the Netherlands, Germany, Belgium, and Poland.