Top Private Equity Firms Belgium - Private Equity Belgium Guide

Welcome to our Private Equity Belgium guide to the top Private Equity Firms Belgium has who are active right now.

Private equity in Belgium has been experiencing significant growth over the past few years. This growth can be attributed to factors such as a supportive institutional environment and the presence of several leading private equity firms so let's take a look at the most active Belgian Private Equity Firms right now.

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Top Private Equity Firms Belgium - Private Equity Belgium Guide

In Belgium, there are many investment firms that specialize in funds servicing different industries and sectors.

Here are the top 10 funds in Belgium that are known for their expertise and experience

Astanor Ventures

Astanor is a venture capital firm that was founded in 2017 and has a strong commitment to supporting early-stage and mission-driven companies that have identified a social or environmental issue and have developed a nature-positive solution to resolve it.

BNP Paribas Fortis

BNP Paribas is a Belgian bank with headquarters in Brussels and was formed in 2009 through the merger of BNP Paribas’s Belgian operations and Fortis Bank and is the largest bank in Belgium by assets with over €250 billion in total assets.

Cobepa

Cobepa is a private equity investor with headquarters in Brussels, Munich, and New York and was founded in 1957 and has a net asset value of over €4.2 billion.

GIMV

GIMV is a Belgian investment company that focuses on mid-market companies in Belgium and Luxembourg and was founded in 1984 and has assets under management of over €3 billion.

Kartesia

Kartesia is a private equity firm that invests in European mid-market companies and the firm’s investment strategy is based on the belief that European mid-market companies offer attractive investment opportunities.

Saffelberg Investments

Saffelberg Investments is an independent investment company with a capital base of 300 million EUR and focuses on long-term investments by taking substantial minorities in fast-growing ventures through risk-bearing capital.

Sofina

Sofina is a private equity firm based in Brussels, Belgium and was founded in 1956 and has since become a major player in the European investment scene. Sofina invests in a wide range of industries, including technology, healthcare, and consumer goods.

Syntagma Capital

Syntagma Capital is a private equity firm based in Belgium that specializes in investing in SMEs in the Benelux region and was founded in 2002.

Vectis

Vectis is in our guide as they are a leading investment firm that is committed to providing innovative investment solutions to its clients and has a proven track record of success in the private equity industry.

Vendis Capital

Vendis Capital is a private equity firm that invests in consumer-facing businesses in Europe and was founded in 2003 by a team of experienced investment professionals with a passion for building and growing brands.

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