Allard Jacobs

Allard Jacobs is a Partner at Parcom, the Dutch private equity firm founded in 1982. Parcom’s team page lists him as involved with Fitz, Colbe, Outdoor Life Group, and Dayes, and gives his prior experience as 3i in New York and Credit Suisse in London.

TheOfficialBoard reports that Jacobs was previously a Director at 3i Group and an Analyst at Credit Suisse, and that he joined Parcom Capital in 2018. The same source reports that he holds a Bachelor of Science in International Economics and Business and a Master of Science from the University of Groningen.

At Parcom, Jacobs works on active ownership and portfolio growth. His firm profile frames his role around acquisition-led and strategic value creation: he says the team works with management teams on “the next stages of their company’s growth,” including acquisition candidates, strategy development, new-market exploration, and network introductions.

• Parcom backs medium-sized companies that are typically market leaders in their segment and uses an open sector approach.
• The firm specializes in management buy-outs, succession-capital situations, public-to-private transactions, carve-outs, buy-and-build transactions, and expansion opportunities.
• Parcom’s average equity ticket is reported as €50-75 million, with an average investment term of 3-7 years.
• Jacobs’ own operating focus is active portfolio development: “We always take a broad view of how we can add value as a partner.”
• Parcom describes its style as working “hands-by” with management teams, acting as a sounding board, and using its network of entrepreneurs, portfolio companies, and advisors.
• Fund VII, closed at a €960 million hard cap in 2023, continues Parcom’s strategy of investing in leading Dutch mid-market companies, often with founders and entrepreneurs.