Dolmans Landscaping Group has welcomed Foreman Capital as a new shareholder to support further growth

Dolmans Landscaping Group, a leading full-service provider of landscaping services, has welcomed Foreman Capital as a new shareholder. By partnering with Foreman Capital, which has extensive experience in building stronger companies in the maintenance of public spaces, Dolmans can accelerate its growth trajectory across core verticals and further professionalize the business.

In addition to continued organic growth, the partnership aims to pursue a selective buy-and-build strategy, leveraging Dolmans’ proven integration capabilities and strong reputation as a preferred partner for founder-led landscaping businesses. Erwin Janssen will remain CEO and shareholder of Dolmans Landscaping Group. In the period ahead, Erwin will hand over his CEO role to a successor and focus on executing the company’s buy-and-build strategy.

Founded in 1961, Dolmans has grown into a nationwide full-service provider of landscaping services, including recurring green maintenance, tree care, new development, design and advisory, specialized tree care and ecological advisory services. The company consists of several specialized businesses and works daily on delivering sustainable, high-quality and future-proof outdoor environments for major municipalities, public authorities and corporate clients across the Netherlands and partly in Belgium. With more than twelve locations, 900 employees and revenues above US$118 million, Dolmans is among the leading players in the Dutch landscaping and green infrastructure sector.

Foreman Capital is an entrepreneurial investment firm focused on partnering with ambitious, profitable mid-sized and large companies across sectors including services, trade, manufacturing and e-commerce. From its offices in Amsterdam and Copenhagen, Foreman Capital has supported entrepreneurs, founders and family-owned businesses for over 20 years in realizing growth ambitions, professionalizing organizations and executing succession and growth strategies.

Oaklins’ team in the Netherlands acted as the exclusive sell-side advisor to the shareholder of Dolmans. Being Oaklins’ 13th M&A transaction in the landscaping sector, this transaction underscores our strong track record in the space. It furthermore highlights our deep expertise in advising founders and private equity on monetizing industry-leading businesses. Oaklins’ team in France provided support and essential intelligence, further reinforcing Oaklins’ leading position in the landscaping market. As part of the process, Oaklins’ debt advisory team conducted a lender education process. This integrated approach highlights our strength as a full-service corporate finance house, seamlessly combining strategic M&A and debt advisory services to deliver maximum value for our clients.