Finco
Private equityAntwerp · Growth · 4 people tracked
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Investment thesis
Finco is a long-established, independent Belgian private equity investor that supports profitable small and medium-sized enterprises in realizing their growth ambitions. The firm targets innovative companies with sustainable business models led by strong entrepreneurial management. With more than twenty years of experience, its investment team takes an agile approach to partnering with portfolio companies. Finco's reference shareholder is the Plouvier family.
Source: firm website, verified Oct 26, 2026.
Team · 4 people
from public directoriesKristof Verluyten has worked at Fin.Co since 1999. Before joining the firm, he was Financial Controller at AVL in Switzerland. He holds a Master's in Commercial Engineering from KU Leuven.
Martijn Willaert has been with Finco since 2003. Before joining, he worked as Business Development Manager at FinArch, Senior Investment Manager at FLV Fund, and Investment Banking Officer at ING. He holds a Master's in Civil Engineering (Electronics) from KU Leuven and an MBA from the University of Lille, France (IEFSI).
What they invest in
from 5 of 21 portfolio companiesEnterprise Software ×3AI & Machine Learning ×2Advanced Manufacturing ×1Cloud Computing ×1Consumer ×1Cybersecurity ×1Data & Infrastructure ×1Deep Tech ×1
HQs:Belgium×3United Kingdom×1
Investments · 21 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathARGON provides automated 3D metrology and measurement solutions for manufacturing shop floors, enabling quality inspection and measurement-assisted assembly for industrial production.
Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechHardware
Frederik Oprins(Managing Partner & Senior Metrology Expert & Advisor)inJef Cambré(Managing Partner)inGeert Creemers(Founder)in
b-inside is a Belgian IT service provider offering ERP solutions, cybersecurity, cloud infrastructure, networking, and IT consultancy to organizations.
Cloud ComputingCybersecurityEnterprise Software
Bakkerij Aernoudt is a bakery offering bread, pastries, lunch options, and custom cakes that customers can order online for pickup at neighborhood shops.
ConsumerE-commerceFoodTech
Datashift is a data and AI consultancy that provides strategic advice, data solutions, and analytics to help organizations turn data into business decisions that grow revenue, reduce costs, and manage risk.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise Software
Nico Huybrechtsin
Skill Dynamics provides role-based digital training programs for corporate employees in procurement, supply chain, and trade compliance.
AI & Machine LearningEdTechEnterprise SoftwareHR TechUK, GB
Co-investorsLevine Leichtman
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
DCM-EMBAFlexelecideal SystemsIrmacoLumièreLumière CinemaLumierecinemaNHVNoordzee Helikopters VlaanderenNoordzee Helikopters Vlaanderen (NHV)Plouvier GroupsealeaseSiPM GroupWhyteWhyte Corporate AffairsZwartOpWit Groep
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Finco made?
- Finco has 21 tracked investments.
- What stage does Finco invest at?
- Finco invests at the Growth stage.
- What is Finco's typical check size?
- Finco typically writes checks of $2.2M – $10.8M.
- What sectors does Finco focus on?
- Finco focuses on EdTech, Enterprise Software, Fintech, FoodTech, Hardware, Mobility & Transportation, SaaS, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Finco located?
- Finco is headquartered in Antwerp, BE.
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