The Velde foundation

Significant value in the middle market remains structurally untapped, or worse, is actively eroding. Leveraging decades of turnaround and private equity experience, we partner with lenders and sponsors holding high-potential, under-resourced assets to inject the capital and operational bandwidth required to execute successful transformations.
— Steven Van Camp, Founder & Managing Partner

The Velde differentiation

The Mindset

We love the situations others fear.

The Track Record

We succeed where previous efforts stalled.

The Structure

We fit the capital to the solution, not the mandate.

The meaning behind Velde

  • From the Dutch “veld” (“field”), Velde conveys an environment where focused resources turn latent potential into renewed growth—akin to photosynthesis.

  • A common ground where investors, lenders, and operators collaborate to create aligned, positive-sum outcomes.

  • A commitment to democratizing turnaround excellence, bringing institutional-grade capability to the lower and core middle market.

  • Inspired by Henry van de Velde, the Belgian visionary who united art and discipline, it embodies creativity, craft, and purpose-driven resources.