Marktlink Private Equity Fund V Deep Dive: Established Dutch Fund-of-Funds Platform

The Marktlink Private Equity Fund V is currently the latest accessible private equity fund by Marktlink Capital, one of the Netherlands' largest and most experienced private equity fund-of-funds managers. Following four successful predecessors, with over €1.5 billion in committed capital, this fund V offers professional and high-net-worth investors access to top-tier private equity managers in Europe as well as North America, through a typical (closed-end) fund-of-funds structure.

This means that Marktlink PE Fund V is not a semi-liquid offering, unlike many other funds listed on Fundscouter. Read the fund details at Fundscouter and detailed metrics at the individual fund page.

Investment Manager Background

Marktlink now manages over €1.5 billion in commitments from nearly exclusively Dutch entrepreneurs and professionals. With a team of over 40 professionals, they claim to have analyzed over 1,000 funds and committed to more than 70 since inception.

Besides the products themselves, Marktlink Capital attempts to provide further benefits through its entrepreneurial community. Almost all their investors are Dutch business owners, former business owners, or professionals who understand the value of private equity in driving business growth, leading to an active "investor community" where these entrepreneurs regularly meet for business visits, fund presentations, car rallies, and sports clinics.

Fund Strategy & Structure

Back to the product, like its predecessors, Marktlink PE Fund V focuses on established mid-market private equity managers:

• Targeting 10-15% net IRR with a >2x net multiple on paid-in capital
• Geographic allocation approximately 60% North America, 40% Europe, with minimal Asia exposure
• Diversification across sectors popular in private equity, including IT, healthcare, and industrials
• Primary commitments to approximately 10 carefully selected funds
• Up to 25% allocation to co-investments alongside these managers (lowering fee pressure)

The fund is structured as a Dutch Cooperative with a 12-year term, plus potential extensions. The minimum commitment is €250,000, with management fees of 0.5-0.9% on committed capital, declining after year 5. Carried interest is 10% above 8% hurdle rate.

Because fund V is a closed-end fund, investors are not immediately required to invest 100% of their committed capital. In an attempt to solve this problem for investors, Marktlink allows investors to fund up to 80% of their commitment upfront, with Marktlink managing this capital for them, therefore somewhat reducing the return leakage.

Final Verdict

Marktlink Private Equity Fund V represents a compelling opportunity for qualified Dutch investors to access institutional-quality private equity returns. The fund benefits from Marktlink Capital's position as the largest and arguably one of the most experienced fund-of-funds teams in the region, who are able to get access to and diligence the best fund managers in private equity.

Why Consider This Fund?

For Dutch entrepreneurs and professionals seeking private equity exposure, Marktlink PE Fund V offers a rare combination of access, expertise, and community. However, the closed-end structure of this fund does not allow liquidity – if liquidity is needed, explore the semi-liquid (evergreen) funds listed on this website.

• Access to top-quartile private equity managers typically closed to individual investors
• Proven team, €1.5bn under management
• "Capital Call Service" reduces closed-end return leakage and administrative burden
• Exclusive (mostly Dutch) investor community of 1000+ professionals and entrepreneurs
• Tax-efficient structure for Dutch corporate investors

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Marktlink Private Equity Fund V

Discover how Marktlink Private Equity Fund V provides institutional-quality private equity returns through a carefully selected portfolio of top-tier European and North American fund managers.

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