Monarch Capital and its subidiaries are an independent private equity investment group, primarily active within omni-channel retail, food/foodservice, automotive & consumer/leisure industries. We are a multi-format & multi-enseignes operator of hyper - & supermarkets, foodservice operations, convenience - & express/city stores, operating in the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, France, Spain, Italy, Central/Eastern Europe, French Overseas Territories, the Caribbean region, Asia & Latin America. We are capturing the digitalization and transformation of Food & Groceries through investment stakes/building business in independent, pure play online grocery retailers/delivery services like Gorillas, Blue Apron, Ocado, Amazon and several other DTC subscription businesses. The Group is harnessing its International Partenariat (multi-format & multi-enseignes) banner portfolio that spans the full spectrum by tailoring it to each customer category, local lifestyles & areas (urban, suburban & rural areas). Consolidated revenue retail ops for fiscal 2018 was € 7.9 billion (+ 18% over 2017). Our portfolio of brands includes Amazon, Carrefour, Carrefour Market, Carrefour Express, Louis Delhaize, Louis Delhaize Shop & Go, CORA, DIA, Monoprix, Mercadona, Auchan, Caprabo, Caprabo Rapid, SPAR, Dinosol, Jumbo, METRO, Atacadao, Pão de Açúcar, Assai Cash & Carry, Soriana, Comercial Mexicana, Grupo Rodilla, Starbucks, Burger King, VIPS, Wagamama, AB Vassilopoulos, Pingo Doce, PriceSmart, Grupo Electra & Bergé Automocion.Furthermore, we are a property investment and development company owning €2.9 billion of real estate within the Benelux, the UK (principally central London), Eastern– & Southern Europe, Asia & Latin-America. We proactively manage our portfolio, flexing our activities in tune with property cycles to deliver long-term out-performance. We aim to deliver superior returns to our shareholders by unlocking the often hidden potential in retail, residential and office property.

Electric and connected vehicles, digitalization, a shared economy and the climate challenge are changing the world of mobility. At the heart of these changes, Green Mobility Ventures takes on the professional management of its strategic shareholdings in the world of Automotive & Mobility while on the other hand we aim to partner with entrepreneurs building companies that have a lasting impact on society. Companies included in the investment scope relate to mobility, transportation, environmental services & recycling business solutions with several urban applications like space, technology, climate, health and citizen in the city.

International Expansion/International Marketplaces and Retail. Partnerships and Alliances, Developing new FMCG private label and exclusive lines. Supply Chain Management and Logistics.M&A, portfolio management and strategy for B2C EcommercePurchase of Whole Foods Market organics grocery chain at US$13,7 billion/$42 per share Purchase of controlling stake in Food delivery business Deliveroo for US$ 545 million. Launch of Amazon.ae in the United Arab Emirates, replacing Souq.com, acquired for US$580 million in 2017. Launched with a listed 30 million products (21 million by marketplace sellers, 9 million products by Amazon Retail), FBA service available (1-2 days delivery) and 10.000 sellers on the platform. Australia was launched December 2017, Turkey in September 2018, Singapore October 2019, The Netherlands March 2020.

Appetite for Better Food. Evergreen Investment Group. 🌱Coffee blog & tutorials. Cocoa Grower 🍫Fine chocolate maker 🇱🇨 Buenaventura Estate, Antioquia, Colombia & Dominica. Business participations include a.o. Varlhona and the Savencia Gourmet Group.

Alsea Ventures is the holding company that engages in the management of our major shareholding interests within the food industry. Our shareholding portfolio includes several listed and privately held companies like Alsea, the Ibersol group, Starbucks, Domino’s Pizza, Burger King, but also shareholdings within food distributors like Transgourmet & SPAR in Spain and Portugal, and (cloud) kitchen center operations.

Restructuring Assets. Reinvigorating the brand with the Carrefour 2022 Transformation Plan. Digital Transformation, Innovation, Google Shopping. Leading M&A, portfolio management and strategy of B2C Ecommerce. Goal net €10 billion in food ecommerce sales by 2026. €4.2bn in food e-commerce GMV in 2022. Setting up a dedicated venture capital fund to take minority stakes in companies involved in innovations and emerging technologies. Acquisition of Food delivery business Dejbox in France, the biggest online canteen and leader in the meal delivery market for businesses. Acquisition of 30 Makro wholesale stores (totaling 165,000 square meters of sales area) in Brazil for €400 million from SHV Holdings. Transaction includes the real estate of 22 stores and 14 gas stations. Conversion to Atacadão. Acquisition of Grupo BIG in Brazil from Walmart Acquisition of Supersol in Spain, adding 172 convenience and supermarkets: conversion to Carrefour Express and Market formats as well as discount format Supeco.

International expansion and restructuring of operations. Acquistion of the Delta Motor Group, the FCA Group(Finland), Stellantis (Nordics), the Alcomotive Group, Belgium. Restructuring Distribution and Aftermarket services within the Benelux, Germany, Switzerland and Poland. ASTARA/Bergé Auto is one of the largest automotive mobility groups in the world, with over 200,000 vehicle sales per year, an annual turnover in 2021 of €4 billion, present in Europe, Latam, and Southeast Asia, in 16 markets, including the Benelux, Spain, Portugal, Finland, Switzerland and several key Latin American markets.

We love what we do - providing great food and support services to many people around the world, every day. By combining fresh ideas with the industry’s greatest talent, we continue to set the standards for food and service excellence.We’re taking restaurants to a whole new place. Where seamless delivery is prioritized, costs are minimized, and profits are maximized. And all you have to do is cook.The multi-brand restaurant and commercial cloud kitchen operations are designed for speed, quality, and scale, making it easy to launch a delivery restaurant with lower risk and lower capital.With parent company Alsea Ventures in Europe and Alsea in the rest of the world great food and support services are provided to many people with leading brands like Starbucks, Burger King, Wagamama, Domino's Pizza, TGI Friday's, VIPS & (cloud) kitchen center operations.

ChefsFineFoods Nederland is an independent fine foods specialist for the food service market to bring you the very best from around the world. Our online marketplace connects chefs and entrepreneurs in hospitality to a complete range of international and local products. Easily ordered and delivered right into the kitchens, ChefsFineFoods Nederland is a privately held company. We partner with brands and businesses that are as passionate about food as we are and who provide exceptional, unique products. Through close partnerships with our suppliers, we deliver on demand, the highest quality of fresh, frozen and pastry products to your doorstep.We aim to enhance every cooking and dining experience with products such as Caviar, Foie gras, Smoked Salmon, Wagyu Beef, Italian Olive Oils, Chocolates, Beverages and more.

GreenWellEstates owns and lets various types of real estate. We have real estate for living, working and business. We offer apartments and family homes, retail & commercial property and office buildings in the Netherlands and in other parts of Europe.Our experienced team has a long track record of creating value throughout the property cycle by regenerating our buildings via development or refurbishment, effective asset management and capital recycling.We typically acquire properties off-market with low capital values and modest rents in improving locations. We capitalise on the unique qualities of each of our properties – taking a fresh approach to the regeneration of every building with a focus on anticipating tenant requirements and an emphasis on design.Reflecting and supporting our long-term success, the business has a strong balance sheet with modest leverage, a robust income stream and flexible financing.

Carrefour Property is a European retail property company and partner of Carrefour and Carmila focusing on venues for premium shopping. The company invests in selected cities in Europe and elsewhere with a clear focus on the best retail property in popular shopping streets in the bigger cities. The company's tenants are strong and leading international and national retail brands. To date, the Property Division manages more than 285 shopping centres around the world.

Various advisory mandates among others Grupo Rodilla, Restauravia Madrid, The Gasol Foundation, Grupo VIPS, Brightpoint Capital, Bergé Automocion, Grupo Soriana, Carmila, Sherwood Foods Miami, Falabella Retail, Arctic Glacier.

Successful acquisition and divestment of Dutch supermarket chain C1000 to retail Group JUMBO. C1000 acquisition was completed for €700m, and sold for app. €1 billion in 2010. EBITDA increased from €35m to €80m in 3 years. Successful sale and leaseback of property portfolio to AHOLD.Acquisition of the AA, that was merged with Saga and subject to an IPO as AA plc at an enterprise value of £3.35 billion.Acquisition of US luggage manufacturer Samsonite for $1.7 billion. Financial restructuring and business transformation. Samsonite was listed in Hong Kong in 2011 in a $1.25 billion initial public offering

Worked for METRO and MAKRO in The Netherlands, Southern - and Eastern Europe, Mexico, Central - and Latin America