About GP Capital Services
Built on Research. Driven by Conviction.
GP Capital Services was founded on the belief that institutional investors deserve research that is genuinely independent — free from the conflicts that distort sell-side analysis and the noise that obscures long-term value.
History
Our Story
Established in Amsterdam, GP Capital Services began as a boutique research practice serving a small number of family offices and endowments. Over eighteen years, we have grown into a trusted partner for pension funds, sovereign wealth managers, and institutional asset allocators across Europe and Asia.
Our founding principle has never changed: rigorous, conflict-free analysis delivered with the clarity that sophisticated investors require. We do not manage assets, we do not underwrite securities, and we do not accept commissions. Our only obligation is to our clients.
Today, our research covers more than 200 companies across twelve sectors, with specialist coverage in technology, energy transition, and financial services. Our macro strategy team publishes quarterly outlooks that have become a reference point for institutional allocators navigating complex market environments.
Philosophy
Investment Philosophy
We believe that durable investment returns are generated by understanding businesses deeply, not by reacting to markets quickly.
Independence Above All
We have no proprietary trading book, no investment banking relationships, and no asset management arm. Our research is produced solely for the benefit of our clients.
Long-Term Orientation
Our analytical framework is built around three-to-five year investment horizons. We focus on structural trends, competitive dynamics, and capital allocation quality — not quarterly earnings beats.
Intellectual Rigour
Every research note is subject to peer review before publication. We challenge our own assumptions, stress-test our models, and are transparent about the limits of our analysis.
Team
Leadership
Our senior team brings together decades of experience across investment banking, asset management, and independent research.
Gerard Pieters
Founder & Managing Director
Gerard founded GP Capital Services in 2007 after fifteen years in equity research at leading European investment banks. He holds an MSc in Finance from Erasmus University Rotterdam and is a CFA charterholder.
Anke van der Berg
Head of Equity Research
Anke leads our equity research practice with a focus on technology and industrials. She joined from a global asset manager where she managed a €2.4bn European equity portfolio for eight years.
Thomas Lim
Head of Macro Strategy
Thomas oversees our macro and fixed income research. Previously a senior economist at a central bank, he brings a rigorous quantitative approach to global rate and currency analysis.
Credentials & Affiliations
- CFA Institute Member Firm
- Registered with the AFM (Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets)
- Member, European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) Research Framework
- ISO 27001 Certified — Information Security Management
Work With Us
We accept a limited number of new institutional client relationships each year. If you are a qualified investor seeking independent research, we welcome an introductory conversation.