Supporting technology companies to grow into exceptional businesses

We invest in Netherlands-based companies that provide business-critical technology to their customers. As active partners we help founders and management teams achieve the next level of scale.

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Investment Criteria

Proprietary, scalable IP

A leading position

in an attractive (niche) market

Clear potential

 to benefit from our involvement

Revenue > €5m

Profitable and growing

Growth comes first

Growth is the primary driver of long-term value. New customers, stronger products, broader markets.

We help founders go all-in on the crucial initiatives that truly accelerate the business. Operational efficiency matters, but needs to support growth, not distract from it.

Return on involvement

We are hands-on partners, not passengers. We act as a sounding board, and when needed, an extra pair of hands.

We are committed investors who deliver return on involvement.

You run the company. We want to be an invited guest, not the backseat driver.

Plain Vanilla, by design.

We like to keep things simple. That means clear priorities, aligned incentives, and no unnecessary complexity. That’s what we call ‘Plain Vanilla’.

January 31, 2026

Plain Vanilla Investments completes final close of Fund II

Plain Vanilla Investments has successfully completed the final close of Fund II

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January 6, 2026

Plain Vanilla Investments moves to new location

Plain Vanilla Investments moves to new location

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January 30, 2026

Plain Vanilla Investments announces the successful sale of Sound of Data to KPN

Plain Vanilla Investments announces the successful exit of Sound of Data

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