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About Us

A vision for value creation
in European staffing

Built on conviction

KPR Capital Management B.V. is a private investment holding dedicated to creating long-term value in the European staffing industry. We operate with a clear thesis: the staffing sector offers compelling opportunities for consolidation and operational improvement.

Our approach combines deep sector expertise with disciplined capital allocation. We partner with founders and management teams who share our ambition to build market-leading staffing platforms — companies that set the standard for quality, reliability, and innovation.

Through our portfolio company Pareto at Work, we execute a focused buy & build strategy that creates value for all stakeholders: business owners seeking succession solutions, professionals looking for career opportunities, and clients demanding exceptional staffing services.

What guides us

I

Long-term thinking

We build for decades, not quarters. Every decision is evaluated through the lens of sustainable value creation and enduring competitive advantage.

II

Partnership mindset

We believe the best outcomes emerge from genuine partnerships. We work alongside founders and teams, respecting the businesses they've built while unlocking new potential.

III

Operational excellence

We are hands-on investors. We bring operational capabilities, shared infrastructure, and best practices to every company in our portfolio.

Team collaboration

Our Focus

The staffing opportunity

The European staffing market is highly fragmented, with thousands of small and mid-sized firms operating independently. This fragmentation creates a significant opportunity for platform builders.

By bringing together complementary staffing businesses, we create operational synergies, broader service offerings, and stronger market positioning — benefits that independent firms cannot achieve alone.

Our team

Our team combines deep staffing industry expertise with proven investment and operational capabilities.

Niklas Plasmans

Niklas Plasmans

Partner — Strategy & Deals

Serial entrepreneur with multiple successful exits. Extensive M&A experience at the highest level, from deal origination through execution. Architect of the Pareto at Work buy & build strategy and responsible for investor relations.

Robbert Jan de Rooij

Robbert Jan de Rooij

Partner — Operations

Seasoned entrepreneur in staffing and technology with multiple exits. Hands-on M&A background with deep operational expertise. Drives post-acquisition integration and portfolio company performance across the platform.

Stef Kanen

Stef Kanen

Partner — Finance

Registered accountant (RA) with an EY audit and M&A background. Held CFO positions at multiple SaaS companies through to exit. Leads financial due diligence, reporting, and post-acquisition integration of financial processes.

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