Leseman Car Care to collaborate with Nyver to accelerate growth ambitions
Transaction summary
AMSTERDAM, 24 February 2026 – Leseman Car Care has reached an agreement regarding the sale of a majority stake to investment firm Nyver. Founder Bas Leseman will remain closely involved with the company as advisor and shareholder. Louwman will also continue its involvement as shareholder, while Alexander Gimbrère remains in his role as CEO.
Together with Nyver, Leseman Car Care aims to further strengthen its leading position as the largest independent PDI and reconditioning specialist in the Netherlands and accelerate investments in its organization, capacity and international expansion.
Leseman Car Care, founded by Bas Leseman, has grown into the largest independent PDI and reconditioning specialist in the Netherlands. Operating from multiple locations, the company prepares vehicles for sale on behalf of leasing companies, dealers, auction houses and fleet owners. Leseman Car Care offers a fully integrated service solution, ranging from vehicle transport and technical inspections to damage repair, detailing and photography. The company differentiates itself through its efficient and data-driven approach.
In the coming years, Leseman Car Care aims to grow significantly in the Netherlands as well as internationally. The partnership with Nyver provides the resources and momentum to further invest in the organization, open new locations and accelerate expansion into Belgium and Germany.
Bas Leseman, Founder of Leseman Car Care:
“Over the past years, we have worked hard to build Leseman into what it is today. We have found a partner in Nyver who shares our ambitions and understands how we operate as entrepreneurs. I will remain closely involved as an advisor and shareholder and look forward to entering the next phase together with Alexander and the team.”
Alexander Gimbrère, CEO of Leseman Car Care:
“Leseman has built a strong market position with an efficient and customer-focused proposition. Together with Nyver, we will further strengthen this position in the Netherlands and expand into international markets. We look forward to successfully building this next phase.”
Sander van Alphen, Managing Partner at Nyver:
“We are impressed by what Bas and Alexander have built. Leseman Car Care has a strong market position, an efficient organization and an entrepreneurial culture – exactly what we look for in a partner. We look forward to working with Alexander and the team to capitalize on the growth opportunities ahead and to build Leseman Car Care into the leading market player.”
Press releases: Leseman Car Care and Nyver
About Leseman Car Care
Leseman Car Care is the largest independent PDI and reconditioning specialist in the Netherlands. The company prepares vehicles for sale for the business market, ranging from leasing companies and dealers to auction houses and fleet owners. With a comprehensive service offering – including transport, inspections, maintenance, damage repair, detailing and photography – Leseman fully supports its customers throughout the process.
For additional information on Leseman Car Care, visit https://lesemancarcare.nl
About Nyver
Nyver is a Dutch investment firm that partners with entrepreneurs to support their companies in reaching the next stage of growth. Through Nyver Fund I (€ 335 million committed capital), Nyver invests in mid-sized companies with a strong market position and clear growth potential. Nyver is characterized by its hands-on, pragmatic approach: short communication lines, swift decision-making and a strong focus on execution.
For additional information on Nyver, visit https://nyver.com/en