About us


The Nederlandse Vereniging van Participatiemaatschappijen (NVP) is the industry body and public policy advocate for the private equity and venture capital industry in the Netherlands. The NVP is the point of contact for anyone who wants to get to know more about these investors. Our mission is: We empower smart capital.

The NVP was founded in 1984 and represents 90% of the capital under management in the Netherlands. Members are both national and international private equity and venture capital firms. Associated members are professionally or commercially involved in the investments. This includes law firms, consultants, tax specialists, accountants and other advisers. 

The NVP is member of VNO-NCW and Invest Europe, the European sister organisation.