Carlo Daelemans

Sofindev is an active, long-term manager which provides financial and strategic support to Belgian small- and medium-sized companies engaged in a growth strategy or confronted with a succession issue in traditional business sectors, except the hotel, restaurant, cafe and real estate sectors. The firm's Flemish and French-speaking team focuses on investments in Belgium. Sofindev seeks to invest in companies with a track record of profitability, a market leadership position or the potential to become one and a competent management team. The firm typically makes equity investments of €3-€10 million, either as sole financial investor or as a co-investor, which they combine, when necessary, with a subordinated and/or convertible loan instrument. They provide capital through capital increases, MBO/MBIs, or a combination of both, resulting in a majority stake or a significant minority stake in the investee company. Sofindev provides support to investee companies through strategic guidance and operational assistance to their management team, acting as a sounding board for a variety of key issues. The firm typically holds an investment between 5 and 10 years, exiting through an IPO, trade sale, secondary buyout or a sale to existing shareholders.

Provides investment services

Distributes forklifts

Functions as an investment holding company and provides assets management, public relations & communication consulting services

KBC Private Equity is an active, long-term manager which typically invests between €2 million and €50 million in medium-sized unlisted companies primarily in Belgium, Central and Eastern Europe. The firm targets performing businesses in diverse sectors which usually demonstrate a positive EBITDA of at least €1.5 million, focusing on companies which have built up a leading position in a specific sector and which have identified growth opportunities. Specific criteria apply for investments in the biotech industry. The firm takes both majority and minority interests in companies, partnering with the other shareholders and investee company management. In addition to providing equity and/or mezzanine financing, they aim to create value in areas where they are skilled, without participating in the day-to-day operational policy of the investee company. KBC Private Equity generally seeks a seat on the Board of Directors. The firm aims to contribute to investee companies by evaluating their internal and external growth opportunities, optimizing their financial structure, introducing new customer and supplier relationships, improving reporting systems and sharing specific industry knowledge. Their typical holding period is five to seven years for most of their investment projects.

Provides human resources consulting, interim and permanent recruitment services