The Founder
Owner of a driving skills center VVGN and karting brand ID Engines and investor in exciting brands and companies through Festina Lente, the family office of Indy.
Automotive & Road Safety
Owner Since
2016
Location
Lelystad, The Netherlands
As the Traffic Safety Group Netherlands, the mission is to make Dutch traffic safer. This is done as the leading institute for safe and sustainable mobility, operating from the Lelystad Driving Skills Center and on location. At the state-of-the-art facility, a training/skid course is offered, providing various training programs for clients from across the country. In addition to individual training sessions, the duty of care for Dutch employers is taken over by assessing, developing, and implementing a traffic policy.
Budget-friendly lightweight motorcycles with unique technology. The development of the motorcycle utilized the latest technologies, with aluminum test cylinders designed using 3D modeling. Through 3D printing, the input from the technicians was continuously transformed into new prototypes. After more than 1,000 hours of test bench time and 5 years of on-road testing, the motorcycle is ready for the next step. The final design will go into production, with the 3D-printed parts being replaced by cast components. The process will be perfected using CNC machining, reducing tolerances and precisely finishing all parts.
Branche
Motorsports Engineering
Owner Since
2020
Location
Alkmaar, The Netherlands
Branche
Investing
Owner Since
Family Office
Location
Alkmaar, The Netherlands
Festina Lente is a family office with a keen eye on the future. From our offices in Alkmaar and Lelystad, our team goes above and beyond to realize the growth ambitions of entrepreneurs in the Benelux. We invest in mid-sized companies that think bigger—whether in scale or international expansion.
With Festina Lente, you gain a partner unafraid of long-term commitment. Trust and engagement are our top priorities. Our approachable way of working helps businesses move forward towards internationalization or innovation.
We see capital as the glue that holds a strong partnership together. We remain involved throughout the entire investment period, providing active and personal support on a strategic level. Festina Lente always looks ahead and is not driven by a pre-agreed exit timeline. Invest in the future is our credo. That’s only possible with trust and confidence in what lies ahead. This way, we create more value for everyone.