Pan-European private capital firm All Seas Capital has announced an investment in Sereni, a funeral services platform operating across Belgium, Germany, and Poland. The investment is intended to support Sereni’s buy-and-build strategy and accelerate the scaling of its operations across European markets.
Founded in 2016, Sereni was established to improve and modernize the client experience in funeral services while enhancing the professional environment for funeral operators. The company has built a network of local entrepreneurs focused on providing integrated services that help families navigate bereavement while maintaining strong local presence across multiple countries.
Sereni has expanded through the acquisition and integration of high-quality local funeral service providers. The company’s model centers on consolidating fragmented markets by bringing independent operators into a structured platform designed to support operational scale and long-term growth. According to the company, the business has developed a repeatable approach to integrating acquisitions while continuing to grow organically.
As part of the investment, All Seas Capital will work alongside Sereni’s management team to support the company’s next phase of expansion. Cristobal Cuart, Co-Managing Partner at All Seas Capital, and Charlie Budenberg, Managing Director at the firm, will join Sereni’s board of directors.
Sereni operates in a market characterized by steady demand and consolidation opportunities across Europe. The company plans to continue expanding geographically while strengthening its platform through further acquisitions and operational development.
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“We are delighted to welcome All Seas Capital into our shareholder base and look forward to continuing our growth trajectory together. Their focus on providing capital to leading European family- and entrepreneur-owned businesses, with a particular focus on buy-and-build strategies, makes them an exceptionally good fit for Sereni. We’ve been very impressed with the All Seas team and believe they can add significant value going forward.”
Caspar Berendsen, Chairman Of Sereni
“Sereni stands out for the essential social service it provides, the strength of its platform, and the quality of its team. The business operates in an attractive and resilient market, with significant opportunities to continue expanding across Europe. We have experience supporting similar growth strategies through minority investments and believe Sereni is exceptionally well positioned for its next phase of development.”
Charlie Budenberg, Managing Director Of All Seas Capital
“As an established business of scale with a clear and successful growth strategy, Sereni is an ideal partner for All Seas Capital. Our flexible, non-control capital aligns closely with the shareholder’s and management’s ambitions, and we are delighted to be supporting the team as they execute the next stage of their buy-and-build strategy. We have already begun working closely with Jörg, Caspar and their team to accelerate Sereni’s continued growth.”
Cristobal Cuart, Co-Managing Partner Of All Seas Capital
