On 7th February 2023 Virtual Vaults and IBS Capital Allies came together to host a panel discussion for the members and guests of ACG Holland. They arranged for 3 entrepreneurs to talk about their observations during the sale of their business, from deciding to sell the company until the close of the deal.
- Jacob Jan van Duijvenvoorde - CFO of Restaurant Company Europe (a.i. Loetje group), a portfolio company of Waterland. He supervised a few add-ons of the company. He was formerly a corporate finance advisor at IBS and Rabobank.
- Benjamin Besselsen a founder of Liffin (temporary sleeping accommodation for the ultimate overnight experience at your event) – Benjamin has just sold part-ownership to ID&T
It was an enlightened discussion punctuated with many laughs as real-life experiences were shared in a light-hearted way. The key takeaways for our those involved in the sale and purchase of businesses - communication and empathy. Emotions are often running very high, especially when family businesses are being sold.