Ampelmann
Status
Realised
Country
Netherlands
Strategy
Mid Cap
Sector
Entry
Aug-13
Exit
Oct-25
Fund
IK VII
Website
News
High-tech company delivering innovative, safe and reliable access solutions to the global offshore energy industries
Ampelmann ("the Company") is a high-tech company focusing on the development, construction, rental and sale of offshore access solutions. The Company was founded in 2008 as a spin-off of the Delft University of Technology.
Ampelmann develops and operates motion compensated gangway ("MCG") systems which actively compensate for vessel motions at sea to enable cost-effective, fast and safe access between vessels, and between vessels and offshore structures, in challenging conditions. The Company has local offices across the globe, allowing it to rapidly mobilise systems and operate its fleet on a 24/7 basis.
The investment was acquired from the founders in August 2013, with the management team and the founders retaining a minority stake. In October 2025, IK divested its stake to Standard Investment.
Our Value Creation Strategy
During our ownership, we worked alongside management to:
- Maintain position as market leader in terms of service offering and quality;
- Expand into attractive niche segments through innovation; and
- Increase penetration in overseas markets.