Batavian Capital follows a rigorous, repeatable investment process from deal origination through to realisation. Every step is governed by our founding principles: downside first, asset-backed structuring, and disciplined capital deployment.
Our investment process is designed to identify, evaluate and structure opportunities with asymmetric risk-reward profiles. We decline the vast majority of deals that cross our desk — only those meeting our strict criteria progress through the full process.
Batavian Capital sources investment opportunities through a curated network of intermediaries, legal advisers, real estate professionals, corporate advisers, and direct counterparty relationships. We do not rely on public deal flow — our pipeline is relationship-driven and selective.
Every opportunity is assessed against our investment criteria within 48 hours of receipt. This rapid screen eliminates deals that do not meet our fundamental requirements — asset quality, security structure, minimum return threshold, and mandate alignment.
Deals that pass initial screening enter a structured due diligence process. This is the most resource-intensive stage and covers financial, legal, structural, and operational dimensions. External advisers are engaged where appropriate.
Approved opportunities are presented to the Batavian Capital investment committee via a formal Investment Memorandum. The committee evaluates the opportunity against the full risk-return framework before approving deployment. Structuring is optimised for downside protection.
Post-investment, every position is actively monitored against agreed performance metrics, covenant compliance, and macro conditions. We maintain direct communication with counterparties and respond immediately to early warning indicators.
Exits are planned from the outset and managed with the same discipline as origination. We target clean, structured realisations that maximise recovery while protecting investor capital. Exit planning begins at the due diligence stage.
Our investment criteria are non-negotiable. A deal must satisfy all core criteria to progress to full due diligence. We do not compromise on downside protection in pursuit of higher returns.
The criteria below reflect our founding conviction: every euro of capital deployed must be backed by a clear, enforceable claim on identifiable assets — and every deal must offer a credible path to recovery even in a downside scenario.
All positions must be secured against identifiable, realisable assets. First-lien security preferred; any subordinated position requires exceptional risk-adjusted compensation.
Target returns must meet or exceed our mandate-specific hurdle rates on a risk-adjusted basis. We do not deploy capital below threshold to fill portfolio.
Robust covenant packages are mandatory — financial maintenance covenants, information undertakings, change of control provisions, and clearly defined events of default.
Every investment must have a clearly defined primary exit route and at least one credible secondary option identified at the outset. Open-ended positions are not acceptable.
Investments are restricted to jurisdictions where security interests are legally enforceable and recovery mechanisms are reliable. Primary focus: Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, United Kingdom.
Counterparties must satisfy our AML/KYC requirements and demonstrate a verifiable track record. Reputation and integrity are non-negotiable selection criteria.
We plan exits from day one. Every investment mandate defines the primary and secondary exit path before capital is committed. This discipline ensures that we never become trapped in a position without a credible realisation strategy.
For credit positions, repayment at contractual tenor — the cleanest and most predictable exit. All credit facilities are structured with defined maturity dates and amortisation schedules.
For real asset and equity positions, sale to a strategic or financial buyer at a price that realises value for investors. Timing is optimised against market conditions.
Borrowers refinance Batavian facilities through institutional lenders or capital markets as their businesses mature and credit profiles strengthen — a positive outcome for all parties.
In distressed scenarios, Batavian Capital exercises its security rights to recover capital. The strength of our security package means enforcement is a genuine and reliable last resort.
Family offices, institutional allocators, and qualified investors are welcome to initiate a conversation with the Batavian Capital investment team.