Valery

Valery Capital's leadership team combines decades of private equity investment and advisory experience:

Thomas Maurel, Managing Partner

Thomas Maurel founded Valery Capital in 2009.

Prior to establishing the firm, he worked as an M&A adviser based in Hong Kong and later London, serving clients including Philips on technology and business services transactions.

His international experience spans Asian and European markets.

Anthony Bower, Partner

Anthony Bower joined Valery Capital in 2009 and brings 16 years of private equity direct investment and fund advisory experience.

Before joining the firm, he served as Director at Inflexion Private Equity, giving him deep operational knowledge of the GP perspective.

Ilya Kissin, Principal

Ilya Kissin serves as Principal at the firm, contributing to deal execution and client advisory.

Theo Viravau, Associate and Olivier Cagnat, Associate

The firm's associate team supports transaction execution and investor relations across the firm's primary and secondary mandates.

Valery Capital B.V. is an institutional placement agent and advisory firm based in Amsterdam, Netherlands, specializing in private equity and private debt funds as well as secondary transactions.

Since its founding in 2009, the firm has established itself as the leading private equity placement agent in the Benelux region, serving a select group of European and US fund managers.

The firm operates from the Symphony Tower in Amsterdam's financial district and focuses on connecting fund managers (General Partners) with institutional investors across Europe and the Middle East. Valery Capital works across the full spectrum of private market transactions, from primary fundraising campaigns for blind-pool funds ranging from €100 million to €1 billion, to secondary market transactions and strategic advisory services.

As one of the leading placement agents in the Benelux market, Valery Capital has built a track record across multiple asset classes including buyout funds, mezzanine financing, direct lending, and growth equity.

The firm serves both fund managers seeking capital and institutional investors looking to monetize illiquid holdings or access differentiated investment opportunities.

Their comprehensive approach combines fundraising execution with strategic advisory services including brand perception studies, investor due diligence preparation, and secondary market valuation work.

Valery Capital provides three core service lines tailored to different client needs in the private equity ecosystem:

Primary Fundraising

For fund managers and General Partners, Valery Capital delivers comprehensive global fundraising services targeting institutional investors in Europe and the Middle East.

The firm works on:

• Blind-pool funds from €100 million to €1 billion
• Co-investments from €5 million to €100 million
• Deal-by-deal transactions from €5 million to €100 million

  Advisory services include fundraising strategy development, pre-launch assessments, brand perception studies among institutional investors, and preparation of institutional-grade marketing and due diligence materials.

  Secondary Transactions

  For Limited Partners and fund investors, the firm helps monetize illiquid private equity holdings in the secondary market, including private equity stakes in funds, co-investments in private companies, and introductions to differentiated investment funds or co-investment opportunities in Europe and the US.

  Advisory services encompass due diligence, investment strategy, valuations, governance, and auction strategy execution.

  Strategic Advisory

  Valery Capital provides consulting services to both General Partners and Limited Partners across fundraising strategy, market positioning, investor relations, and portfolio management decisions.

Valery Capital operates from the Symphony Tower in Amsterdam's financial district at Gustav Mahlerplein 3, located on the 26th floor.

This positions the firm in the heart of Amsterdam's Zuidas business district, home to many financial services firms and institutional investors.

The Netherlands location provides strategic access to institutional investors across the Benelux region and broader European market.

Since 2009, Valery Capital has established itself as the #1 Benelux Private Equity Placement Agent, with a strong track record across multiple private market strategies and transaction types.

The firm has closed fundraising mandates across buyout, mezzanine, direct lending, and growth equity strategies, working with both established and emerging fund managers in Europe and the United States.

The firm's positioning in the Benelux market gives it unique access to both Dutch, Belgian, and Luxembourg institutional investors and fund managers.

Their client base spans family offices, institutional investors, and private equity fund managers seeking capital across primary and secondary channels.

Valery Capital's advisory work extends beyond pure capital raising to encompass brand positioning, investor perception studies, and secondary market valuations—services that position the firm as a comprehensive strategic partner rather than just a transaction-focused placement agent.