LONDON, November 7, 2025 – Proskauer advised Bencis Capital Partners B.V. (“Bencis”) on the first and final closing of Bencis VII at its hard cap of €625 million on 31 October 2025.
The fund received strong commitments from existing investors as well as from many founders and managers of Bencis portfolio companies, enabling a swift and successful fundraising process completed within six months. Bencis welcomes a number of new limited partners who have joined to support the firm’s continued growth journey.
Bencis VII will enable Bencis to continue investing alongside entrepreneurs and management teams in the Benelux and DACH regions, supporting them in building stronger and more sustainable businesses.
Proskauer has advised Bencis on several previous deals including advising on the formation and closing of Bencis IV Continuation Fund.
The Proskauer team was led by partner Lucie Rose and partner Nigel van Zyl and included associates Lidia Grasu and Billy Sin (Private Investment Funds). The team also included partners John Verwey and Nathan Schuur, special regulatory counsel Rachel Lowe and associate Michael Singh (Regulatory) and partner Mary Kuusisto and associate Gawa Zeng (Tax)
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