A Dictionary of Dutchness

NVP

The Nederlandse Vereniging van Participatiemaatschappijen (Dutch venture capitalists association) represents some 41 private equity groups. The aim of the association, launched in 1984, is to professionalise the private equity sector and stimulate a positive investment climate. Dutch private equity firms had invested capital of €23.3bn at the end of 2008 spread across 1,300 companies.