Netherlands private capital: meet Dutch private equity, private credit and institutional investors
The Netherlands has some of the world's largest pension investors and a long tradition of investing in private markets, infrastructure and real estate. UK-GCC Private Capital connects Dutch investors and managers with asset owners, sovereign wealth funds and family offices from the UK and the GCC.
Discuss meeting Dutch investors Explore the Investment SummitNetherlands private capital at a glance
Netherlands private equity
Dutch pension managers are among the largest global investors in private equity funds and co-investments.
Netherlands private credit
Dutch institutions are significant investors in private credit, infrastructure debt and real estate debt.
Institutional investors
Pension managers such as APG and PGGM manage some of Europe's largest pension assets, with large allocations to private markets.
Family offices and private wealth
Dutch family offices and entrepreneurial families invest in growth companies and real assets.
Investors and managers from the Netherlands in our network have included CVC DIF. Attendance varies each year.
Netherlands private capital in numbers
The latest published data on the Dutch market.
- Dutch pension funds hold €229 billion in private assets, 23% of their assets under management, above their 21% strategic target.
- APG, which manages about €600 billion, plans to raise private markets from about 26% to just over 30% of its portfolio.
- The Future Pensions Act, fully implemented by 1 January 2028, allows Dutch funds to take more investment risk and hold fewer low-yielding bonds.
Sources: De Nederlandsche Bank via European Pensions, July 2026 · APG via Reuters and Invezz, April 2026. Figures as reported by each source; checked October 2026.
Why Dutch investors look to the UK and the GCC
Dutch institutions are major investors in UK infrastructure and real estate and partner with GCC investors on energy transition and infrastructure projects.
Who meets Dutch investors through us
GPs and fund managers
Raising capital from Dutch institutional investors, and from UK and GCC asset owners.
Private credit managers
Meeting Dutch and GCC allocators to direct lending, asset-based finance and infrastructure debt.
Real estate and infrastructure
Developers and sponsors seeking Dutch, UK and Gulf equity and co-investment.
GCC and UK investors
Sovereign wealth funds, family offices and institutions looking for Dutch co-investment partners.
How to meet Dutch investors
Attend the Investment Summit
Meet investors face to face in London on 13 May 2027.
Become a member
Stay connected with investors all year, with complimentary Summit tickets.
Partner, sponsor or speak
Put your firm in front of UK, GCC and international investors.
Expand into the UK or GCC
Meet partners, clients and investors in both markets.
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Frequently asked questions
How can I meet Dutch private equity and private credit investors?
Through trusted, in-person settings. The UK-GCC Private Capital annual Investment Summit in London brings investors from the Netherlands together with asset owners, asset managers, sovereign wealth funds and family offices from the UK and the GCC. The next summit is on 13 May 2027 at the Royal Lancaster Hotel.
Is there a private capital conference in London for Dutch investors?
Yes. The UK-GCC Private Capital 3rd Annual Investment Summit on 13 May 2027 at the Royal Lancaster Hotel, London, is an investor-led private capital summit covering private equity, private credit, real estate and infrastructure, with investors representing over $20 trillion in aggregate AUM.
Are Dutch pension funds active in UK infrastructure?
Yes. Dutch pension investors are among the largest foreign investors in UK infrastructure and real estate, often alongside other international institutions, including from the Gulf.
How do I discuss meeting Dutch investors?
Email contact@ukgccpca.com with your name, designation, organisation and what you are looking for.
About UK-GCC Private Capital
UK-GCC Private Capital is an investor-led platform for asset owners and asset managers, LPs and GPs, private equity, sovereign wealth funds, family offices, investment funds, financial institutions and growth-driven businesses across the UK, GCC, Europe and the US.
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UK-GCC Private Capital 3rd Annual Investment Summit
13 May 2027 · The Royal Lancaster Hotel, London
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