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Private equityAntwerp · Growth · 4 people tracked
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Investment thesis
Finco is a long-established, independent Belgian private equity investor with over two decades of experience backing profitable SMEs. The firm focuses on innovative companies that have sustainable business models and are led by strong entrepreneurial teams, helping them realize their full growth potential. Its reference shareholder is the Plouvier family, giving it a family-backed, long-term orientation. The investment team describes itself as experienced and agile, supporting portfolio companies as they scale.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 4 people
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Kristof 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 4 of 20 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×2Enterprise Software ×2Advanced Manufacturing ×1Consumer ×1Data & Infrastructure ×1Deep Tech ×1E-commerce ×1EdTech ×1
HQs:Belgium×2United Kingdom×1
Investments · 20 tracked
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ARGON 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
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.
b-insideDCM-EMBAFlexelecideal SystemsIrmacoLumièreLumierecinemaNHVNoordzee Helikopters VlaanderenNoordzee Helikopters Vlaanderen (NHV)Plouvier GroupsealeaseSiPM GroupWhyteWhyte Corporate AffairsZwartOpWit Groep
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Finco made?
- Finco has 20 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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