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About Trans Group Capital

Two decades of institutional excellence in investment management, rooted in Amsterdam's financial district with a global perspective.

Our Story

A Legacy of Trust & Performance

Founded in 2009 in the heart of Amsterdam's Zuidas financial district, Trans Group Capital Management BV emerged from a vision to bridge institutional capital with high-quality investment opportunities across Europe. What began as a specialized project finance boutique has evolved into a comprehensive investment management firm serving sophisticated investors worldwide.

Our headquarters at Strawinskylaan 3051 places us at the center of European finance, enabling close collaboration with leading banks, pension funds, and corporate investors. As an AFM-regulated entity, we maintain the highest standards of regulatory compliance and corporate governance.

Regulatory Excellence

Full AFM registration since 2009, AIFMD compliance, and adherence to Dutch Financial Supervision Act (Wft).

Institutional Focus

Exclusively serving qualified investors, pension funds, insurers, and corporate treasuries with tailored solutions.

Transparent Operations

Full fee disclosure, quarterly reporting, independent audit oversight by Big Four firms.

Risk Management

Multi-layered due diligence, stress testing, and ESG integration across all investment strategies.

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Global Headquarters

Strawinskylaan 3051, Office 453
1077 ZX Amsterdam
The Netherlands

15+

Years of
Excellence

Our Purpose

Mission & Vision

Our Mission

To deliver superior risk-adjusted returns for our investors through disciplined capital allocation, rigorous risk management, and active ownership. We strive to be the trusted partner of choice for institutional investors seeking exposure to private markets, combining financial performance with responsible investment practices.

Our Vision

To be recognized as Europe's leading independent investment management firm, known for our integrity, innovation, and consistent performance. We aim to set the standard for institutional investing in private markets, creating lasting value for our investors, portfolio companies, and the broader community.

Approach

Investment Philosophy

Our core principles guide every investment decision and client relationship.

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Disciplined Selection

Rigorous due diligence with over 200 data points analyzed per opportunity. We evaluate market position, management quality, and structural competitive advantages before deployment.

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Active Ownership

We don't just invest; we partner. Our team takes board seats, implements operational improvements, and drives strategic initiatives to enhance value creation.

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Risk Management

Sophisticated risk frameworks including scenario analysis, stress testing, and portfolio diversification. Capital preservation is paramount alongside return generation.

Leadership

Executive Team

Seasoned professionals with decades of combined experience from top-tier financial institutions.

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Markus van der Berg

Chief Executive Officer

Former Managing Director at ABN AMRO with 25 years in structured finance and corporate banking. Leads overall strategy and investor relations.

CFA INSEAD MBA 25 Years
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Sophie de Vries

Chief Investment Officer

Previously Head of European Private Equity at NN Investment Partners. Oversees all investment strategies and portfolio construction.

CFA Erasmus University 20 Years
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Jan-Pieter Mulder

Chief Risk Officer

Former risk manager at De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB). Responsible for compliance, risk frameworks, and regulatory affairs.

FRM Tilburg University 18 Years
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Elena Popov

Head of Asset Management

15 years experience in institutional asset allocation. Previously at Robeco and BlackRock Netherlands.

CAIA VU Amsterdam 15 Years
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Thomas Bergmann

Head of Real Estate

Former Director at CBRE Global Investors. Specializes in European commercial real estate and development finance.

MRICS University of Amsterdam 22 Years
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Anna Schmidt

Head of ESG & Sustainability

Leading our ESG integration and impact investment strategies. Former sustainability consultant at McKinsey.

GARP Oxford University 12 Years
Structure

Corporate Governance

Robust governance frameworks ensuring transparency, accountability, and investor protection.

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Board of Directors

Independent board with majority non-executive directors. Quarterly meetings with full authority over major strategic decisions and risk appetite.

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Advisory Committee

Senior industry experts providing strategic guidance on market trends, sector opportunities, and investment thesis validation.

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Audit & Compliance

Independent audit committee overseeing financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and internal controls. Annual external audits by Big Four firms.

Compliance

Regulatory & Licenses

Fully regulated and compliant with European financial regulations.

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AFM Registered

Registered with Netherlands Authority for Financial Markets since 2009. License number: 12345678.

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AIFMD Compliant

Full compliance with Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive. Authorized as AIFM.

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MiFID II

Markets in Financial Instruments Directive compliance for all investment services.

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SFDR Article 8

Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation compliance. Promoting environmental characteristics.