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Unexpected scale. Exactly as intended.

Convention said small. Nature said otherwise. So did we.

CONSISTENT PERFORMANCE

Delivering consistent returns through discipline and active management. We become operationally involved to drive value creation.

NICHE MARKETS

We focus on niche markets where we can make a difference. We like big fish in a small pond.

GEOGRAPHICALLY DIVERSIFIED

We invest in companies across the globe, with a focus on LATAM (Brazil) and Europe (Benelux).

Experience on both sides of the table
as a founder and as an investor

Peter Loomans

Founder & Managing Partner

Peter brings a unique combination of entrepreneurial success and active investment experience to Capivara Capital. Having bootstrapped two software companies, his hands-on approach to value creation stems from years of building and scaling businesses with a primary focus on SaaS and marketplace models.

Dual Investment Approach

We combine passive search fund investments with active operational involvement in standard PE deals, leveraging our operational expertise where it matters most.

Search Funds

Passive Investor

We invest as passive partners in search funds, supporting talented entrepreneurs in their journey to acquire and grow small to medium-sized businesses.

  • Capital deployment in proven search fund models
  • Support for emerging entrepreneurs
  • Diversified portfolio approach
  • Long-term value creation focus

Management buy-ins / PE Deals

Active Investor

In management buy-ins and other private equity deals, we take an active role, assuming company management and applying our operational expertise to drive growth and value creation.

  • Hands-on operational management
  • Strategic growth initiatives
  • Process optimization and scaling
  • Value creation through expertise

Track Record

A proven history of building and investing in successful businesses across different models.

Bootstrapped

Cashaca Software (BE)

Successfully bootstrapped SaaS software company demonstrating sustainable growth and profitability from day one.

Cashaca.be Zenfactuur.be Penningmeester.be
Bootstrapped

Dinammo (BE)

Whitelabeled machine learning API for real estate valuations.

Management buy-in

CreativeSkills (BE)

Active investment with hands-on management and strategic guidance.

CreativeSkills.be
Management buy-in

Lexgo (BE)

Active partnership driving operational improvements and growth initiatives.

Lexgo.be
Search fund Investment

CAF Maquinas (BR)

Search fund investment supporting entrepreneurial talent in business acquisition.

CAF Maquinas
Bootstrapped

Vivência Sênior (BR)

Exploring how advances in AI-assisted software development can be leveraged to build a modern platform for senior care.

Vivência Sênior

Let's Discuss Opportunities

Whether you're an entrepreneur seeking investment or a business owner looking for an active partner, we'd love to hear from you.