About
Nextventure

What we do

Entrepreneurial businesses face defining moments.

Succession. Leadership transitions. Targeted acquisitions. Professionalisation. Technological acceleration.

In these phases, pace is important. Judgement is decisive.

NextVenture supports you in clarifying the mandate, selecting the right course of action and executing with discipline — from first conversation to durable outcome.

How we work

Our work is guided by three principles:

  • Ownership
    Clear, independent advice. Also when it challenges assumptions. The quality of the decision prevails over speed or convenience.
  • Focus
    A limited number of mandates at any time. No volume model. No parallel shortlists. Each engagement receives direct partner attention and full commitment.
  • Discipline
    Structured process, controlled pace and strict confidentiality. Commitments are honoured. Decisions are prepared carefully and implemented with consistency. Always with a view to continuity and sustainable value creation.

25 years of experience

Over 25 years in executive search and growth-related mandates.

Extensive experience advising listed corporates as well as founder-led and investor-backed businesses.

We understand board-level dynamics, shareholder considerations and the realities of entrepreneurial ownership.

Experience translates into perspective, discretion and the ability to address complexity without unnecessary friction.

Who

Marc Derks

“Follow your ambition, focus on what matters, move forward.”

Marc has over 25 years of experience in executive search and has led numerous mandates for international listed companies. With NextVenture, he focuses on entrepreneurial and investor-backed businesses where ownership and accountability shape direction and value.

In transition phases, fundamental questions arise:
- What genuinely moves the company forward?
- Who can assume responsibility and align with ambition and culture?
- Does an acquisition fit strategy and timing?

These questions are assessed rigorously — not only on track record or financial metrics, but on judgement, ownership and disciplined execution.

Contact

Hans Rekers

“A director’s greatest asset is self-awareness.”

Hans advises executives and boards on leadership and collaboration, particularly in periods of transition.

With a background in psychology, sociology and business administration, he brings structure and perspective to situations where pressure, interests and expectations converge.

His work strengthens clarity of role, quality of decision-making and long-term leadership effectiveness.

Contact

For whom?

SMEs with an enterprise value of €5 to €250 million, on the eve of change.

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Approach

We understand you and your stakeholders, create a powerful job profile and present candidates who realize your vision.

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