Value8 NV is a holding company, which invests in small and medium-sized companies. The firm focuses on the long term value creation for companies in growing sectors, such as health, leisure, environment, staffing services, and Internet. It offers consulting and advising services in various fields, including finance, initial public offering (IPO), investor relations, and corporate governance. The company was founded by Gerben P. Hettinga and Peter-Paul Ferdinand de Vries in 2001 and is headquartered in Bussum, the Netherlands.