PARTNERING WITH ENTREPRENEURS IN

TECHNOLOGY and SUSTAINABILITY

CAPITAL RAISING | M&A | ADVISORY

CORPORATE FINANCE

Stecc offers capital raising, M&A and advisory services in the innovative spaces of

1. Technology | IT, software, SaaS, mobile, new media, Internet of Things, eCommerce |

2. Sustainability | renewable energy, clean tech, e-mobility, circular economy, waste-to-energy |

We combine in-depth market knowledge with innovative thinking to support growth. Our customized economic models, thorough financial analyses, sound strategic advice and dedicated project management allow us to continuously service our customers and support them during their expansion.

Capital raising

New growth opportunities often require a variety of financing options. We support your ambitions with specialized knowledge of complex financing structures and financial modelling of both debt and equity, or a combination thereof. Solid business financing is essential to fully exploit growth opportunities. Stecc responds to the specific needs, principles and conditions of your organization. We understand both you and your (debt and equity) financiers and we can actively think about a sustainable manner for all parties. We are optimistic, but above all pragmatic and realistic. That’s because we are entrepreneurs. We attach great importance to establishing and maintaining good relations. Thus we facilitate the link between all stakeholders and always reach the optimal financing.

M&A

Buying or selling a company is a unique event and requires appropriate expertise. The M&A specialists from Stecc accompany your merger or acquisition in all its facets. Our independent experts guide you thoroughly through the entire process, from strategic analysis to closing of the deal. Our industry expertise enables us to assemble the ideal team for your merger or acquisition. We offer services such as buy- and sell-side M&A advisory, valuation, buyer- and vendor- due diligence which enable us to support you effectively and efficiently.

Advisory

Our trusted advice provides certainty and security in a rapidly changing and volatile economic environment. Because of external influences and changes even the brightest vision should be updated regularly. With Stecc’s advice building and expanding your business becomes an ongoing process. Whether you need a sounding board or a professional sparring partner, our years of expertise provide support for the long term. Stecc helps you to strengthen your position with a variety of advisory services including strategic and growth advice, financial modelling and restructuring.

Capital raising

New growth opportunities often require a variety of financing options. We support your ambitions with specialized knowledge of complex financing structures and financial modelling of both debt and equity, or a combination thereof. Solid business financing is essential to fully exploit growth opportunities. Stecc responds to the specific needs, principles and conditions of your organization. We understand both you and your (debt and equity) financiers and we can actively think about a sustainable manner for all parties. We are optimistic, but above all pragmatic and realistic. That’s because we are entrepreneurs. We attach great importance to establishing and maintaining good relations. Thus we facilitate the link between all stakeholders and always reach the optimal financing.

M&A

Buying or selling a company is a unique event and requires appropriate expertise. The M&A specialists from Stecc accompany your merger or acquisition in all its facets. Our independent experts guide you thoroughly through the entire process, from strategic analysis to closing of the deal. Our industry expertise enables us to assemble the ideal team for your merger or acquisition. We offer services such as buy- and sell-side M&A advisory, valuation, buyer- and vendor- due diligence which enable us to support you effectively and efficiently.

Advisory

Our trusted advice provides certainty and security in a rapidly changing and volatile economic environment. Because of external influences and changes even the brightest vision should be updated regularly. With Stecc’s advice building and expanding your business becomes an ongoing process. Whether you need a sounding board or a professional sparring partner, our years of expertise provide support for the long term. Stecc helps you to strengthen your position with a variety of advisory services including strategic and growth advice, financial modelling and restructuring.

CLIENTS

    MisterGreen

    MisterGreen is an independent vehicle leasing company with no ties to a particular marque, that specialises in electric cars. MisterGreen helps its customers to 'turn their fleet green'. MisterGreen charges a fixed fee per month that covers all operational matters, taking the financial risk completely out of its customers hands.

    Stecc continuously supports on financial reporting, structuring and capital raising with already over EUR 25m raised to date.

    mistergreen.com

    IMA

    IMA is a full-service influencer marketing agency supporting brands reaching and activating their target audience through a network of 15.000 worldwide bloggers and vloggers. The company assists clients throughout the whole process, from defining goals and objectives to selecting the right influencers and complete campaign execution.

    Stecc acted as M&A advisor to IMA’s shareholders in the successful sale to Karmijn Kapitaal and management.

    imagency.com

    Bio Energy Netherlands

    Bio Energy Netherlands developed a biomass plant to produce renewable energy from wood and other bio waste. The plant is located in the Port of Amsterdam area and supports Amsterdam’s goal to become a leading environmental friendly Port.

    Stecc assisted Bio Energy Netherlands in structuring the company and raising capital.

    bioenergynetherlands.nl

    Titan LNG

    Titan LNG is a leading distributor of liquified natural gas (LNG) to the industrial and marine industries. LNG has substantially lower damaging emission compared to conventional oil-based fuels. Recognizing the ample opportunities in the marine market, Titan LNG develops a range of bunkering assets to enable an LNG driven marine industry.

    Stecc assisted Titan LNG in raising capital for the first stage of the roll-out plan and the project financing of FlexFueler 001, an LNG bunkering pontoon in the Port of Amsterdam.  

    titan-lng.com

    Retail clean energy

    The start-up company Vandebron (Dutch for ‘from the source’) allows retail electricity consumers to buy clean energy straight from its source among farmers, businesses and households. The start-up provides wind, solar and biomass based clean energy.

    Stecc was responsible for structuring the Series A round, lining up investors such as the Dutch Greentech Fund, Triodos Groenfonds and multiple informal investors.

    vandebron.nl

    Sunrock Investments

    Sunrock Investments is an investment, asset management and project development firm focusing on renewable energy investments.

    Sunrock has 3 business units

    1. Investments
    2. Project Development
    3. Asset Management

    By developing, structuring, financing and managing our renewable energy assets (large scale solar projects), we directly increase performance, reduce operational costs and maximize project return. The Sunrock Investments team consists of experienced project finance and renewable energy (solar) specialists, M&A advisors and entrepreneurs with an extensive track record in the solar industry.

    Stecc was one of the founders of the company in 2012. Stecc was responsible for structuring the financials and lining up investors to finance the working capital required to set up the company. Stecc continues to support the company structuring multiple project financing activities currently totalling over EUR 100m under management.

    sunrockinvestments.com

    Hiber

    Hiber is a space technology company developing a unique Low Power Global Area Network. The network connects all types of devices worldwide, even the most remote area’s, by using its own satellites.

    Stecc is one of the co-founders of Hiber and assisted the company in capital raising, structuring and continuously supports on new funding rounds.

    hiber.global

    Adgoji

    Adgoji developed a platform to purchase in-app ad-space on Real Time Bidding (RTB) platforms and ad-exchanges. With the platform, Adgoji connects advertisers with their users in real-time and enable them to reach and engage their audience, anywhere, anytime.

    Stecc has been engaged by Adgoji since its founding in 2012. We assisted in structuring the company and its financials, managed seed capital as well as growth capital funding rounds and implemented a solid management reporting procedure.

    adgoji.com

    JUKE

    In 2017, Media Markt and Talpa Radio launched JUKE, a music streaming service for the Dutch market.

    Stecc assisted JUKE in constructing a financial model for building the business case and monthly financial reporting.

    juke.nl

    Blue Planet Europe

    BluePlanet develops plants that convert biomass into carbon negative green energy, through patented mechanical and chemical processes. BluePlanet has developed and operated carbon-negative heat and power plants in Germany, Ireland and the State of New York, with further projects under development. 

    blueplanetenergy.eu

    DEVO

    DEVO is an energy company providing heating and cooling solutions to consumers in Veenendaal (The Netherlands).

    Stecc assisted DEVO with financial modelling and analysis of new investment opportunities.

    devo-veenendaal.nl

    Xillio

    Xillio is an international specialist in the field of content migration and integration. The company developed a unique data integration platform to enable efficient content migration and integration.

    Stecc assisted the company in raising capital to fund further development of the software platform.

    xillio.com

    Syndy
    Syndy developed a unique platform made for global brands to distribute eCommerce-optimised content to retailers, manage content internally and optimise content across online channels. 
     
    Syndy's platform solves an industry-wide and fast growing multi-billion problem in eCommerce; imperfect flow of content from suppliers to retailers due to disconnected content management systems. 
     
    Stecc acted as M&A advisor to the shareholders of Syndy in the successful sale to Icecat, an online publisher and syndicator of product data listed on the NPEX exchange.
     
    Fiber

    Fiber is an independent provider of television and internet services to consumers in the Netherlands.

    Stecc acted as M&A advisor to Fiber’s shareholders in the sale to M7 Group.

    fiber.nl

    MyChannels

    MyChannels, formerly Makers Channel, is a digital video platform providing viewers with one single place to watch their favorite online video’s and offering talented influencers a platform to publish their content.

    Stecc acted as M&A advisor to Makers Channels’ shareholders in the successful sale to Persgroep.

    mychannels.com

    Talpa Radio

    Talpa Radio is the music entertainment company behind Radio 538, Radio 10, Sky Radio and Veronica.

    Stecc assisted Talpa Radio in constructing a financial reporting model to optimize the rapidly growing digital operations.

    talparadio.nl

    HVC

    HVC is a sustainable waste management and renewable energy company of 46 municipalities in the North-Western part of The Netherlands.

    Stecc assisted HVC on a broad range of financial subjects such as reporting, liquidity management and financial modelling for new investment opportunities. 

    hvcgroep.nl

    Connecterra

    Connecterra is developing a software solution to make global agriculture more productive, humane and sustainable using sensors and artificial intelligence.

    Stecc assisted the founders in raising capital for further growth of the company aimed at software development, sales & marketing and operations.

    connecterra.io

NEWS

  • Amsterdamse tech-startup AWECT helpt mee in strijd om schonere lucht in China
    Amsterdamse tech-startup AWECT helpt mee in strijd om schonere lucht in China

    De Amsterdamse technology-startup AWECT (Amsterdam Waste Environmental Consultancy & Technology) start een samenwerking met het Chinese Kangda EP. De joint venture moet leiden tot nieuwe afvalverbrandingsfabrieken in China die dagelijks 30.000 ton afval omzetten in energie. De feestelijke ondertekening van de overeenkomst vond plaats onder het goedkeurend oog van minister-president Mark Rutte, die in China op handelsmissie is. 

    De ambitie van de joint venture tussen AWECT en Kangda EP (Environmental Protection) is om in de komende vijf jaar projecten te ontwikkelen, die 30.000 ton huishoudelijk afval per dag verwerken. Dit afval verdwijnt dan niet meer op de vuilstortplaats, maar wordt omgezet in energie. Niet alleen wordt energie opgewekt, ook wordt een CO2-uitstoot vermeden van ruim 12 miljoen ton op jaarbasis. Ter vergelijking: dit staat bijna gelijk aan een kwart van de doelstelling van het kabinet-Rutte III om in 2030 de CO2- uitstoot te beperken met 56 miljoen ton.

    AWECT
    Het in Amsterdam gevestigde AWECT levert diensten voor afvalverbrandingsprojecten en raadpleegt overheden over strategieën voor afvalbeheer in een circulaire samenleving. Afvalverbranding is complementair aan recycling in een circulaire economie en concurreert er nooit mee, omdat het een goede ‘sink’-oplossing biedt voor afvalreststromen die niet zijn te recyclen of hergebruiken.

    Hoog Rendement (HR)-afvalverbranding biedt een concurrerend alternatief voor stortplaatsen, vooral in landen waar de elektriciteitsprijzen hoog en de poortkosten voor het storten laag zijn. De HR-technologie heeft bovendien een negatieve CO2-voetafdruk. Deze technologie is tien jaar geleden succesvol ontwikkeld in Amsterdam en inmiddels als bewezen beschouwd.

    Afvalverbranding als oplossing voor vuil is niet nieuw. In Amsterdam wordt afval al meer dan een eeuw verbrand. De technologie die het Amsterdamse AWECT toepast is revolutionair omdat er meer energie uit afval is te winnen dan conventionele fabrieken dit kunnen. Meer precies, een rendementsverbetering van tussen de 30% en 50%. Tegelijkertijd zijn de emissies bijzonder laag. Omdat de uitstoot met de modernste technologie wordt gereinigd, is de kwaliteit van de lucht uit de nieuwe fabrieken zelfs beter dan de luchtkwaliteit van de gemiddelde metropool in China.

    Opwarming van de aarde
    Het inzetten van de HR-technologie is bijzonder geschikt voor landen waar restafval nog op afvalstortplaatsen belandt. Deze landfills produceren grote hoeveelheden methaan en CO2, waardoor ze niet alleen een gevaar vormen voor de volksgezondheid, maar ook contribueren aan het broeikaseffect.

    Verontrustende situaties die zich veelal voordoen in landen met een minder sterk ontwikkelde economie. Omdat in deze landen de elektriciteitsprijzen vaak hoog zijn, kan HR-afvalverbranding voorrang krijgen op de vervuilende landfill. Door de inkomsten uit de verkoop van stroom worden de kosten voor afvalverwerking voor steden en bewoners lager en goedkoper dan landfills. Bovendien levert energie uit afval een bijdrage aan de duurzame-energievoorziening van een land, met als bijvangst de reductie van de CO2-uitstoot.

    In deze landen staat het recyclen van waardevolle materialen vaak op een hoog plan, waarbij het een inkomstenbron vormt voor het kansarme deel van de bevolking. Energie uit afval is niet in competitie met deze groep en verwerkt alleen de overgebleven afvalstroom. Gesteld mag worden dat dit restafval niet verder geschikt is voor recycling, maar nog wel om energie uit terug te winnen. Daarmee is energie uit afval ook niet in competitie met recycling, maar juist wél met landfills.

    Kangda EP
    Kangda EP is een privaat bedrijf in China met een lange historie in afvalwater-management. Door samen te werken met AWECT krijgt het toegang tot kennis waarmee de internationale markt van energie-uit-afval is te betreden. Kangda koestert de ambitie om bij te dragen aan een duurzaam en schoon China.
    Voor AWECT schept de joint venture met Kangda de mogelijkheid om zich op de grote en snelgroeiende Chinese en Aziatische markt van afvalverbranding te begeven.

  • Syndy acquired by Icecat, Stecc | Corporate Finance acted as M&A advisor
    Syndy acquired by Icecat, Stecc | Corporate Finance acted as M&A advisor

    Syndy developed a unique platform made for global brands to distribute eCommerce-optimised content to retailers, manage content internally and optimise content across online channels. 

    Stecc acted as M&A advisor to the shareholders of Syndy in the successful sale to Icecat, an online publisher and syndicator of product data listed on the NPEX exchange.

    Please find the press release by clicking here.

  • Stecc |Corporate Finance nominated with IMA for best small cap deal
    Stecc |Corporate Finance nominated with IMA for best small cap deal

    Stecc acted as M&A advisor to IMA’s shareholders.

    Stecc is pleased to announce that the sale of IMA to Karmijn Kapitaal and management is nominated for the Best Small Cap Deal. More information can be found by clicking here.

  • Start of construction biogas installation BEN
    Start of construction biogas installation BEN

    Stecc assisted Bio Energy Netherlands in structuring the company and raising capital.

    We are proud to announce that on the 15th of November councillor in Amsterdam Abdeluheb Choho officially launched the construction of Bio Energy Netherlands' biogas installation. More information can be found by clicking here.

  • Titan LNG secures closing of first flexfueler
    Titan LNG secures closing of first flexfueler

    Stecc assisted Titan LNG in raising the project financing.

    Stecc is proud to announce that Titan LNG closed the project financing for the first FlexFueler, an LNG bunkering pontoon, to be located in the Port of Amsterdam. More information can be found by clicking here.

  • Hiber opens new R&D Centre Delft
    Hiber opens new R&D Centre Delft

    Stecc is one of the co-founders of Hiber and assisted the company in capital raising, structuring and continuously supports on new funding rounds.

    A video of the opening can be found by clicking here.

  • DHG and Sunrock Investments cooperate on realization of large scale solar projects
    DHG and Sunrock Investments cooperate on realization of large scale solar projects

    Stecc set up Sunrock Investments in 2012 and is continuously involved in structuring and project financing of the vastly growing solar portfolio.

    The press release (Dutch) can be found by clicking here.

TEAM

  • Willem-Jan Schutte
    Managing Partner
    Willem-Jan Schutte
    Managing Partner

    Willem-Jan is the founder of Stecc and is a successful entrepreneur on the edge of innovation, technology and energy.Willem-Jan has worked over 20 years as initiator, senior manager and board member at various international technology advisory and investment companies. Willem-Jan is supported by an extensive and high leveraged network of private and institutional investors from Europe and the USA, mainly Silicon Valley.

  • Daniel Witvoet
    Managing Partner
    Daniel Witvoet
    Managing Partner

    Daniel is responsible for financial due diligence, modeling and analysis. Prior to Stecc he worked for the Capital Markets Team of Cushman & Wakefield in Amsterdam and for Fakton, a Rotterdam based financial consultancy firm. Daniel holds a Master Degree in Construction Engineering from the Eindhoven University of Technology. Prior to university Daniel attended the flight school of the Royal Netherlands Air Force.

  • Johannes Duijzer
    Partner
    Johannes Duijzer
    Partner

    At Stecc Johannes is responsible for financial modeling, due diligence and analysis. Realizing a more sustainable world is his main driver. He focuses on developing innovative financial concepts for renewable energy projects and supports ventures that require in-depth financial modeling experience. Johannes holds a Master Degree in Business Administration (Finance & Investments) from the Erasmus University Rotterdam.

  • Andries Voskamp
    Partner
    Andries Voskamp
    Partner

    Andries has profound experience with ventures and business development, being co-founder and director of two technology start ups. He is currently involved with Stecc's advisory practice, focusing on high growth technology & cleantech companies, aiding them with strategic partnerships or growth capital and is active with assisting investors and family offices with investment management. Andries holds a Master in Business Administration from the Erasmus University of Rotterdam.

  • Marcus Steinig
    Partner
    Marcus Steinig
    Partner

    Marcus is partner at Stecc investments, his focus are investments in sustainable technologies, assets and infrastructure. Marcus started his career as management consultant at Bain & Company’ private equity practice. He gained extensive experience in private equity and infrastructure investments working for companies as H2 Equity Partners and Rabobank PE. Later in his career, Marcus was responsible for the design and execution of the global M&A strategy of Arcadis. During this period the firm experienced strong growth with more than € 1 billion of acquired revenues. Marcus holds a Master Degree in Finance and Economics from the University of Maastricht.

  • Fedde van Dijk
    Vice President
    Fedde van Dijk
    Vice President

    Fedde is engaged in corporate finance advisory focusing on capital raisings, venture development, financial modelling and financial advisory. He started his career at Holland Corporate Finance (currently Oaklins Netherlands) where he gained extensive experience in corporate finance processes in an international setting. Fedde holds a Masters Degree in Finance from the VU University Amsterdam.

  • Xuehan Zhang
    Sr. Associate
    Xuehan Zhang
    Sr. Associate

    Xuehan is involved with Stecc's investments and corporate finance business, and is mainly responsible for analysis, modeling and preparing marketing materials. In 2013, he started his career as an analyst with Sunrock Investments, a subsidiary of Stecc. Within Sunrock Investments, Xuehan was actively assisting with M&A transactions and successfully supported the company to grow to one of the largest solar asset managers in the Benelux region. Xuehan holds a Masters Degree in Corporate Finance and Banking from the Duisenberg School of Finance. 

  • Floris Teeuwen
    Associate
    Floris Teeuwen
    Associate

    As corporate finance and investment associate Floris is focused on financial modeling, M&A due diligence, financial & strategic analysis and fundraising. Prior to Stecc Floris has gained extensive experience in strategy consulting at Accenture, advising major clients such as Shell, Essent and APG. Furthermore, Floris worked as a Jr. associate within the Financial Markets team at Saxo Bank. Floris holds an MBA from the University of Amsterdam Business School and a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and Finance from VU University Amsterdam.

  • Coen Janssen
    Associate
    Coen Janssen
    Associate

    Coen works on business development in the space sector, as part of the venture side of Stecc. He advises several companies on financial and strategic issues, as well as investor relations. Furthermore, he brings in his entrepreneurial spirit to start a new venture in this area. Coen received a Master of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering from Delft University of Technology.

  • Emel Ozyucel
    Controller
    Emel Ozyucel
    Controller
    Emel is responsible for the accounting and control at Stecc and its subsidiaries.
     

Contact

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The Netherlands
+31 (0) 20 7603777
info@stecc.com