Filip Lesaffer

Provides cross-platform data protection and archiving software solutions

Provides brokerage services

ECP's private equity investment strategy focuses on unlisted mid-sized firms in Russia displaying high growth potential. They may also consider, on a selective basis, firms in CIS countries. Investments typically range from USD 5-30 million. The firm generally takes significant minority or controlling stakes in their portfolio firms, targeting sectors where they have prior expertise such as construction materials, packaging, pharmaceuticals, retail and distribution, personal and household care, domestic merchandise, leisure, telecommunication and engineering. Additional core investment criteria include experienced management teams, growth potential due to sustainable advantages in an expanding market, market leadership potential, robust gross profit margins, financial transparency and good corporate governance and absence of excessive debt or other liabilities. ECP's investment horizon generally ranges from three to five years. Their preferred exit strategy tends to be through a trade sale to a strategic buyer or an IPO.

Vlaamse Milieuholding NV is an active manager which invests in companies located in Belgium. It participates in early stage transactions and focuses on sectors such as Industrial Services.

Produces and markets soft drinks

Produces woody waste biomass

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.

Manufactures plastic and metal roll-up doors

Functions as a College/University