Since the start of Gilde Investment Management in 1982, the Gilde IT Funds have made numerous investments in early stage IT companies. Focus has been on the software and communication segments. Gilde IT now manages a portfolio of investments in IT companies in The Netherlands, UK, Denmark and USA. Gilde IT aims to increase the shareholder value of these investments. Gilde IT does not make new investments, but follow-on investments can be made. An overview of the current portfolio can be found under Investments.