Strategic Investments. Sustainable Growth. Masters in Real Estate and Private Equity.

Cavola Investments B.V. is the investment group of Ruben and Ramon van Aarle. Both professionals are originally tax specialists and each have over 25 years of experience in taxation and entrepreneurship, gained at Arthur Andersen, Deloitte, and the company they founded, Taxperience.

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Career started at Arthur Andersen

2005

Taxperience founded

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Our core sectors

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Tax Technology

Keeyns centralizes tax administration for international companies and companies with multiple entities.
One platform that connects workflows, documents, and data for complete insight and control.

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Real estate

Through Telugu Parco B.V. and Brrabeaux Group, Cavola invests in the acquisition, development, and management of commercial real estate. Long-term vision, focused on properties with solid foundations and clear potential for improvement.

Private Equity
Private Equity

Through ESquare Capital Partners, Cavola invests in fast-growing technology companies. Tickets range from €2 to €10 million, and both majority and minority positions are possible. Ruben and Ramon are both founding partners of ESquare, together with three other founders.
Daarnaast houden wij actieve participaties aan in andere private equity en venture capital fondsen.

Over Cavola

Cavola is the private investment group of Ramon and Ruben van Aarle. Both began their careers as tax specialists at Arthur Andersen, built Taxperience into one of the most respected tax advisory firms in the Netherlands, sold BCS HR Software to Main Capital in 2022, and founded Keeyns – a global tax platform currently active in over 150 countries.

In November 2025, Taxperience was sold to Crowe Foederer.

Portfolio

Through strategic collaboration within our group, we maximize growth and operational synergy across all areas of expertise. 

Keeyns — Active, co-founded

Global Tax Management platform active in 150+ countries. Founded in 2017 from the international tax advisory practice of Taxperience. In 2024, Keeyns raised €10 million. Ruben is currently CEO and Ramon is COO at Keeyns.

ESquare Capital Partners — Active, participation

Entrepreneur-focused technology private equity fund based in Utrecht. Invests in fast-growing technology companies in the Benelux and Germany. Ruben and Ramon are both founding partners of Esquare.

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Telugu Taxperience

Telugu Parco B.V. — Active

The real estate division of Cavola, specializing in the acquisition, development, and management of commercial real estate in the Netherlands.

Brrabeaux Investments B.V. Group — Active

Investment vehicle within the Cavola group focused on real estate development and operation via Brrabeaux Real Estate B.V. and Brrabeaux Riverside B.V.

Cavola HERO

Our mission

Our mission is to identify, finance, and accelerate exceptional potential. We pool capital and expertise across Real Estate, Private Equity, and Software and Technology companies to create synergistic value. We are driven to be strategic partners that convert a track record of proven success into sustainable growth for the future.

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Strategic investments and expertise that accelerate growth from real estate to private equity.

Latest News

Stay up-to-date with the latest updates and developments.

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MGF invests in Homeij

Investment firm MGF invests in Homeij, a total supplier of various types of messenger......
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Sale of BCS to Main Capital

Interview with selling shareholders of BCS....
Keeyns

The sale of Taxperience to Crowe Foederer is supported by Rivean Capital.

The sale of Taxperience to Crowe Foederer is supported by Rivean Capital....

Brothers in Tax

Brothers in Tax is the podcast by Ruben and Ramon van Aarle. Two tax specialists who stood at the top of the profession for twenty years and now candidly share what they have learned. About tax, entrepreneurship, deals, and the lessons that only experience can teach.

Brothers in Tax the podcast

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Frequently Asked Questions

Cavola is a private investment office and actively invests in enterprises, real estate, and private equity. 

Our strength lies in the synergy of our portfolio companies. We offer not only capital but also in-depth operational and fiscal expertise from our own group to accelerate the growth of our investees and partners. 

Yes, we are continuously looking for strategic partnerships and investment opportunities that fit within our core sectors and our criteria for sustainable value growth. Please contact us for a confidential discussion. 

Absolutely. Many of our subsidiaries, such as the Keeyns Group and ESquare Capital, offer specialized services to external clients.

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