INSIGHTS
New blog:
From fragmentation to value creation: Private equity’s playbook in Business Services.
Private equity investment is shifting—and business services are at the forefront of this transformation.
In 2023, private equity funds deployed EUR 6.8 billion across 632 Dutch companies. Amid economic uncertainty, investors are doubling down on sectors offering resilience, scalability, and transformational potential.
Business Services deliver all three.
Commercial due diligence:
Spring rolls: the success story Kivit’s chef quality innovation.
Over the past 60 years, Kivits lead the innovation in quality snacks: fresh made spring rolls, typical dutch-indonesian spekkoek and ready-to-eat meals find their way to specialty retail in Northern Europe.
Morph executed for Antea Investment the commercial due diligence as part of the successful closing of its new participation in the food sector.
New blog:
How a family’s battery storage investment reflects Europe’s energy future.
In the heart of Germany, nestled within the quiet neighbourhood of Nordhorn, the Müller family embarked on a journey toward energy independence. Frustrated by escalating electricity bills and inspired by a commitment to sustainability, they decided to install solar panels paired with a home battery storage system. Little did they know, their personal endeavour mirrored a broader transformation sweeping across the continent.
Morph advises Antea on the participation in leading legal advisory firm JBL&G.
Morph International Research congratulates private equity firm Antea and the management of Juridisch Bureau Letselschade & Gezondheidsrecht B.V. (JBL&G) with their participation in JBL&G. Morph has advised Antea in this process. We carried out a commercial due diligence and customer scan for JBL&G and its subsidiary Medisch Advies Bureau (MAB).
E-transformation: finding the balance in solar & wind for 2025.
Investing in both solar and wind builds portfolio resilience and positions stakeholders to lead in Europe’s energy transition..
Offshore wind may face temporary market pressures, but its long-term growth potential remains intact — and solar continues to scale rapidly.
Zepp’s fuel cell technology moves mobility further
As the energy transition picks up speed, so is the tech development that can sustain the growth of zero emission mobility. Hydrogen powered transport takes a step with a scale-up from a Delft-based innovator, Zepp.Solutions.
Morph congratulates Zepp, a leader in the European hydrogen fuel cell industry, on securing a EUR 3 million investment.
Four investment myths unraveled for 2023.
In 2022, we witnessed increasing checks on the future commercial value of companies in which private equity invested in.
And rightfully so.
But are obvious concerns also a reason for a no-go when investing? Morph’s New Year’s resolution: Unravel for your future portfolio four business myths that sometimes restrain the opportunity of participating in growth diamonds. Read more…
Own the data and make it meaningful: The new winners in the energy sector
It is a common sight in a lot of households: smart energy meters, for almost free delivered at your doorstep when you decide to buy your electricity from a new supplier. In the Netherlands, half of the households have a smart meter now; expectation is that by next year the 80% threshold is surpassed.
Escaping net congestion in 2024: Three new energy kids on the block.
The 2024 new year’s resolution from Morph is about three solutions that tackle the downside of energy transition: net congestion.
Addressing it requires a multifaceted approach that combines technological innovations, regulatory measures, and strategic planning. Our pick: focus on those solutions that are scalable.
House for sale. How strategic prefab partnerships are changing the housing market.
As a very traditional industry, construction has never been at the forefront of innovative change in way of working. However, with the increasing pressure on carbon neutral operations, the low availability of craftmanship and the innovations with subcontractors, building new houses are at the eve of massive change. Read more…
FoodTech: Grasshoppers, algae and ugly bananas. Evolution on the retail shelf.
Cupcakes made from grasshoppers, pasta with protein-rich algae, spinach fusilli and munching chips from orphaned bananas that did not stand the beauty test.
Just some developments from the retail food front. Grocery shelves will have different facings in the years to come. Read more…
How to handle door handles: the luxury architectural design market.
Door handles, knobs & window openers. We touch them every day, everywhere. But have you ever imagined the sheer size of this industry? The global market for ironware is large. Estimated at a staggering EUR 7 billion and still growing with 4%. As construction of private and business housing keeps expanding, it is a highly competitive landscape. But also, a market, where, if you find your niche, scale-up can go fast.
Buy & build: choose your investment criteria carefully
Investment decisions in acquisitions are often complex processes with many questions to answer;
Is the quality of the participation good? Are we paying the right price? What risks do we face in the future? But above all: does it fit well in our portfolio? Read more…
Flexing your strategy. What can we learn from Olympians?
Lenient companies tend to reach their strategic goals 50% faster than companies who stick rigidly to their growth scheme. And as unforeseen lockdowns by new virus variants will follow less tightening periods, leniency is the way forward. Regardless of company size or industry. The behavior of those smart companies nowadays follow the same pattern as athletes reaching for their Olympic dream.
Sustainable cashflow: How to make your EBITDA Green & Mean. Pitfalls & quick wins.
Sustainable, Circular, Emission free. All buzz words a business owner can’t do without these days. But how impactful is your company already? Because at Morph, we see many companies unwittingly embracing their sustainable future in sales and their in-house operations.
Remote, Hybrid or back to the Office. What will the new normal be?
Within a week, 2022 is a fact. With Christmas at our doorstep, it’s good to overthink the routines that have drastically changed during the Pandemic. Nearly all of us have been acquainted with the remote & home work option. But will this be sustainable?
How to keep your customers after X-mas (and many years to come).
In the weeks before X-mas, customer volume is at it most volatile. “Should I stay or should I go?” is a growing part of the customer’s mindset.
Retaining efforts reach peak levels in the festive month. With competition luring clients susceptible to churn, that effort is mostly too late. Read more…