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Heineken \u2013 De Carvalho Family

Tweede Weteringplantsoen 21, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, 1017 ZD, The Netherlands

Overview

Heineken is a global brewer that markets premium beers and cider brands. Established in 1864 by the Heineken family, HEINEKEN has a long and proud history and heritage as an independent global brewer. Today, HEINEKEN is the number one brewer in Europe and the number three brewer by volume in the world. With recent acquisitions in Africa, India, Asia and Latin America, they are continuing to increase their presence within emerging markets, which will contribute to their ongoing growth.

Total investments
1
Lead investments
0
Investments · 12mo
0
Active investors
9

Sector focus

  • Brewing
  • Craft Beer
  • Food and Beverage
  • Lifestyle
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Investment portfolio

  • Double Dutch Drinks

    Participated · Equity · Jun 2023

    Double Dutch is a female-founded premium mixers and tonics brand focused on natural, bold and unexpected flavour pairings made without artificial flavouring, colours or preservatives. Its products are naturally vegan and gluten free; the brand is carbon neutral and pursuing B‑corp status. The company grew distribution by 63% in the last year and is now stocked in more than 45 countries, including as the exclusive tonic for Soho House globally. Future plans include launching new trending mixer flavours over the next two years, expanding into new adult soft drink categories, and deploying a social-first integrated marketing strategy to build awareness. International growth priorities are Benelux and the UAE, with planned entry to the APAC region, alongside deeper on- and off-trade distribution.

Team

  • Nikos Zois

    CEO & Managing Director

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  • Gerard Adriaan Heineken

    Founder

  • Stacey Tank

    Chief Transformation & Corporate Affairs Officer

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  • Ron Amram

    Global head of Digital & Media

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