About us
Investablish
Investablish is a specialist in mergers, acquisitions, investments, and business sales, with a focus on precision and strategic advice. Led by founder Bob Out, who has over 40 years of international experience, Investablish provides comprehensive support throughout the transaction process, from negotiations to completion.
At Investablish, numbers are not seen as mere facts but as the narrative of a business. The partner group carefully analyzes each financial situation from multiple perspectives, balancing risks and opportunities to offer insightful, strategic advice. Whether it’s for growth, restructuring, or sale, the team’s discreet, meticulous, and solution-oriented approach ensures the most favorable transaction outcomes.
Contact details
+31 (0)20 225 29 29
Vijverlaan 2, 1182 BZ Amstelveen
info@investablish.com
www.investablish.com
Our Values
01
Integrity
We always put our customer's interest on the first place. The dedication and the accountability of our team help us to achieve this.
02
Impact
We believe in growth through making impact for the societal benefit.
03
Relationship
At Investablish we strengthen our relationships through a personal, relaxed and reciprocal approach.
Our Services
M&A Advisory
Transactional Services
Valuation & Research
Investor Relations
dr. Bob Out
Bob started off in 1979 as an investment assistant and later as a finance researcher at VU University. In 1982 Bob worked as a fund manager for Dutch equities. In 1984, he became partner in Pacific Basin Invest, advising institutional equity investors investing in the Far East. In 1988 Bob founded the Amsterdamse Investerings Bank, that was active in corporate (re)structuring such as MBO's and M&A's. Bob moved in 1991 to Hong Kong where he, amongst other things, as a corporate broker advised Hong Kong/Chinese companies on IPO’s in the dollar denominated B-share markets in Shenzhen and Shanghai. From 2003 until 2008, Bob was active as an Investor Relations Advisor for large financial institutions. In the recent period, Bob acted as M&A advisor, Investor Relations Officer, Corporate Governance Advisor, and holds several non-executive roles advising from CFO/CIO point of view.
Bob published his Doctor’s thesis titled Transmarket Processes in 1987 about the evolution of the financial markets. His PhD is from VU University Amsterdam. Bob has written a number of academic articles related to the Japanese market and the working of the financial system.
Founding Partner
Russell Young (Hong Kong Affiliate)
Russell is responsible for Investablish’s South East Asia initiative and for driving strategic planning and business development in the region. He holds a BCA and MBS and is a specialist in M&A, Financing, Investment and Corporate Strategy with over 25 years of experience in Asia.
Russell has over 15 years of experience in top tier merchant banks such as Schroders Securities International and Nomura Securities International. Russell has headed up a number of Regional Sector Research Teams covering from Asian Utilities to Asian Basic Materials to Asian Mid-Caps. He has achieved widespread recognition for his expertise in multiple sectors and was ranked a top ten Utilities Analyst and a top ten Mid-Caps Analyst per Asiamoney Magazine’s analyst rankings (based upon Asia Fund Manager voting).
In 2006, Russell transitioned to the corporate world where he was a Director of China Vanguard (CVG) and Independent Non-Executive Director of Asia Aluminum. Both were listed companies. In CVG he took leading roles in fund raising, debt restructuring, M&A, corporate strategy, planning and budgeting, working with regulators and investor relations.
Affiliates
Partner Network
HES.TAX
HES.tax is an independent tax advisory firm based in Amsterdam, founded by Pascal Enters and Greg Sheldon. The firm is committed to safeguarding and optimizing the fiscal and economic interests of its clients, placing a strong emphasis on personal engagement and clear communication. HES.tax delivers high-quality, tailored advice, combining proactive strategies with a problem-solving mindset.
Drawing on extensive experience with leading firms such as KPMG and PwC, Pascal and Greg specialize in (international) restructurings, business succession, and corporate structuring. Since 2016, they have operated under the HES.tax brand, leveraging a robust network of national and international specialists to offer comprehensive solutions for their clients’ unique needs.
Geelkerken & Geelkerken Advocaten
Geelkerken & Geelkerken Advocaten is a dedicated law firm, founded by Maurits and Gerard Geelkerken. The firm is known for delivering practical and creative solutions, always keeping the fundamental principles of law at the forefront. They prioritize clear communication and close collaboration with clients, maintaining a flexible approach with streamlined communication. As a trusted partner and advisor of Investablish in legal matters, Geelkerken & Geelkerken Advocaten has collaborated extensively with them on contract negotiations and the legal aspects of (re)structuring.
Their method is built on partnership with the client, taking the time to fully understand the specific interests at stake. The team operates in a non-hierarchical, respectful environment. Maurits specializes in private law, with expertise in the formation, structuring, and dissolution of companies and legal entities.
Investablish Interactive Learning Center
The Interactive Learning Center is a brand of Investablish and develops and distributes interactive learning tools for educational, training and assessment purposes. Participants in the online learning tools can test their business, marketing and management skills. On a corporate level, the online learning tools can be used for management development and as team building tool and assessment tools for human resources purposes.
