About Freshstream
Freshstream was established as an independent firm in 2020. The partners of the firm have worked together for many years at leading institutional investment firms, including Towerbrook and Bregal Investments. Patrick Smulders and Rayhan Davis initially met at Soros Private Equity over two decades ago prior to a spin-out that resulted in the formation of Towerbrook Capital Partners. In 2011 they were joined by Adam McLain and began working closely with Reza Fardad. Lodewijk de Graauw’s entrepreneurial background made him a natural fit to join the team at Bregal Investments. He took the lead on value creation and ESG. The team’s long-standing history of working together has fostered a dynamic and cohesive culture that sets us and our entrepreneurs up for success.
Our hybrid set-up allows associates to be involved with the dealmaking and the related initial trajectory
The Freshstream team is made up of about twenty-five colleagues; the majority of which work in London and the rest are located in Amsterdam. The company has a broad perspective on sectors, with a preference for proven sectors with strong macro-economic tailwinds. To achieve their desired level of impact, Freshstream’s key focus is on majority investments in portfolio companies.
Their hybrid set-up allows associates to be involved with the dealmaking and the related initial trajectory, as well as with longterm portfolio management and support after the deal. Looking ahead, Freshstream will keep moving towards a higher degree of specialization in its people.
“I’ve found Freshstream’s culture a great environment to work in, as I got a lot of responsibility early on, but was always able to ask for help whenever I felt like I needed it.”
Tijn Hamburger — Intern Summer 2023
Why working at Freshstream?
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Interested?
Freshstream is working with Top of Minds to fill this vacancy. To express your interest, please contact Imke Peters at imke.peters@topofminds.com.