Welcome at

Lightmark Partners_

Entrepreneurial partner for software champions in The Netherlands and Belgium

Who we are_

Lightmark Partners is an entrepreneurial firm that backs profitable software and IT companies in The Netherlands and Belgium.

Founded by hands‑on operators with an extensive track record of building, scaling and successfully exiting technology companies, we invest more than capital — we invest experience, energy and enthusiasm.

Our sweet spot is majority ownership positions in companies with €1-8 million EBITDA and the potential for significant strategic or operational transformation.

What we look for_

  • Sector B2B software, IT and tech‑enabled services
  • Stage Profitable businesses ready for a new chapter — founder succession, professionalisation, international expansion or buy‑and‑build
  • Size €1-8 million EBITDA
  • Teams People who care deeply about their product and customers — and we are happy to help strengthen the line‑up where needed

Meet the team_

Tim Selman

Co-Founder

Vincent Lüning

Co-Founder

Sebastiaan Gerards

Associate

How we help_

1

Strategic clarity – sharpening vision, strategic choices and milestones

2

Leadership and talent – strengthening the team to match the ambition

3

Commercial excellence – pricing, packaging and go‑to‑market optimisation

4

Product acceleration – supporting and improving software and product development

5

International expansion – opening doors and expanding in other markets

6

Buy‑and‑build – identifying, acquiring and integrating attractive opportunities

Portfolio_

Unexus

Unexus provides mission‑critical CCaaS software to Dutch housing corporations, local government and healthcare providers, and internationally through partners across Denmark, Sweden, Germany, Austria and the UK.

Energiemissie

Energiemissie (created through the merger of Energiemissie and Trenton) offers a leading SaaS platform for energy monitoring, analytics and invoice validation for public‑sector and corporate clients.

Stories_

Story title over couple lines

Feugiat sed nec sociis cras facilisis platea. Amet sit ultricies quam mattis vitae. Porttitor congue iaculis gravida commodo molestie id morbi purus libero.

ESG_

Our Commitment to Sustainable Investing

At Lightmark Partners, we are dedicated to integrating Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) considerations into our investment processes and ownership practices. We recognize that ESG factors can significantly impact the performance of our investments and the well‑being of the communities and environments in which we operate.

Integration of ESG Factors

We actively incorporate ESG risks and opportunities into our investment analysis and decision‑making processes. By doing so, we aim to enhance long‑term value creation for our stakeholders while contributing positively to society and the environment.

Sustainability Risks

We evaluate sustainability risks that may materially affect the value of our investments. Assessing these risks allows us to make informed decisions and manage potential adverse impacts on investment returns.

Principal Adverse Impacts

We acknowledge the importance of considering the principal adverse impacts of our investment decisions on sustainability factors. We are committed to identifying and mitigating negative effects on environmental and social matters arising from our investments.

Transparency and Disclosure.

In alignment with the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR), we are committed to transparency regarding our ESG practices. We provide clear and accessible information about how we integrate sustainability risks and consider principal adverse impacts in our investment decisions.

Ongoing Commitment

Our approach to ESG is an integral part of our fiduciary duty to our stakeholders. We continuously strive to improve our ESG integration processes and remain engaged with stakeholders to promote sustainable investment practices.

Careers &­Internships_

We are keen to meet talented people who share our enthusiasm for technology, entrepreneurship and creating lasting value. If you’re interested in joining our team – full‑time or as an intern – drop us a note at careers@lightmarkpartners.com.

Contact_

Lightmark Partners B.V.
Prinsengracht 769
1017 JZ Amsterdam
The Netherlands