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Gimv

Growth equity

Antwerp · Growth · 40 people tracked

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Investment thesis

Gimv invests in ambitious, innovative companies with strong market positions and growth potential, organized around four forward-looking platforms: Consumer, Healthcare, Smart Industries and Sustainable Cities. These platforms respond to societal trends such as digitalisation and automation, electrification and energy efficiency, sustainable food and wellbeing, and healthcare. The firm favors companies headquartered in the Benelux, France or DACH regions with strong management and a clear vision of social value. Its platform strategy targets small to medium companies needing EUR 20-100 million, while its Anchor approach combines private equity expertise with a long-term horizon for capital requirements of EUR 50-400 million. Gimv emphasizes patient capital, a solid balance sheet and sustainable value creation.

Source: firm website, verified Sep 27, 2026.

Stage
Growth
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$20M – $400M
HQ
Antwerp, BE
Leads rounds
Leads
Instruments
Equity
Founded
1981
Last 12 months
1 investment
Tracked investments
71
IPOs
1
Acquisitions
1

Team · 40 people

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Gautier Lefebvre· Partnerin
Kevin Klein· Partner
Bart Troubleyn· Managing Partner, Head Anchor Investments
Boris Wirtz· Partner
David De Peuter· Partner
Erik Mampaey· Managing Partner, Head Sustainable Cities
Guillaume Bardy· Partner
Koen Bouckaert· Managing Partner, Head Consumer
Nick Medaer· Partner
Patrick Franken· Partner
Tom Van de Voorde· Managing Partner, Head Smart Industries
Cos Vrins· Senior Principal
Dirk Jonkman· Principal
François-Xavier Rico· Senior Principal
Hadrien Pigot· Principal
Jelle Assink· Principal
Laurens Boriale· Principal
Max von den Hoff· Principal
Maxime Bridlance· Principal
Pieter Alliet· Principal
Rishabh Chawla· Principal
Sami Schyvinck· Principal
Stéphanie Massart· Senior Principal
Thomas Goudriaan· Principal

What they invest in

from 38 of 71 portfolio companies

Biotech ×13Medical Devices ×13Healthtech ×12Advanced Manufacturing ×6Digital Health ×5AI & Machine Learning ×4Construction Tech ×4Consumer ×4

HQs:Belgium×9Germany×5United States×5Netherlands×4France×3Switzerland×1

Investments · 71 tracked

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By year:2026 · 12025 · 42023 · 22022 · 22020 · 22019 · 12017 · 22013 · 115 dated

Teadsteads.tvinNASDAQ: TEAD

Teads operates an AI-powered omnichannel advertising platform that connects brands with audiences across screens, serving advertisers and publishers on the open internet.

AdTechAI & Machine LearningMarketing TechMedia & EntertainmentNew York City, US

Yaron Galai(Co-Founder and Chair of the Board)Emmanuel FischmeisterinDavid Kostman(Chief Executive Officer and Director)inBertrand Quesada(Founder)Loic Soubeyrand(Founder)Pierre Chappaz(Founder)

Co-investorsAdelieElaiaJazzya InvestmentsLightspeed Venture PartnersStratim CapitalTempoCap+4 more

Itinerisitineris.netin𝕏Jan 2017✓ verified

Itineris develops utility software solutions that help water and energy companies optimize operations, manage energy and water consumption, and support environmental goals.

AI & Machine LearningEnergyEnterprise SoftwareGovTechSaaSNot stated

Edgard Vermeersch(CEO & Founder)in

Co-investorsSmartFinAlychloPMV

Paleopaleo.bioin✓ verified

Paleo develops plant-based protein products designed to replicate the taste and qualities of animal meat, addressing sustainability in food production.

AgTechBiotechCircular EconomyClimate TechFoodTechImpact & Social Good

Hermes Sanctorum(Co-founder & CEO)inAndy de Jong(Co-founder & Board Director)in

BoardLieven De Smedt(Chairman of the Board)

Co-investorsBeyond ImpactSiddhi CapitalPlanet A Ventures

Topas Therapeuticstopas-therapeutics.comin✓ verified

Topas Therapeutics develops nanoparticle-based therapies to induce immune tolerance for autoimmune and immune-mediated diseases.

BiotechHealthtech

Hugo Fry(Chief Executive Officer)inChristian Schröter(Chief Operating Officer)Cristina de Min(Chief Medical Officer)Anne Burger(Chief Financial Officer)Alex Marshall(Chief Business Officer)in

Co-investorsEMBL VenturesBoehringer Ingelheim Venture FundBioMedPartnersEpidarex Capital

AgroBiothersagrobiothers.com

AgroBiothers is a French company that develops and manufactures hygiene and care products, accessories, food, and litter for pets including dogs, cats, birds, and small rodents.

Advanced ManufacturingConsumerWellness & FitnessCuisery, FR

Alro Groupalro-group.comJul 2019

Alro Group provides industrial coating of plastic and metal parts for the automotive industry, using processes such as wet paint, powder coating, cataphoresis (KTL) and robotic laser de-coating.

Advanced ManufacturingMobility & TransportationNew Materials

Arseus Medicalarseusmedicalgroup.beJul 2017

Arseus Medical Group distributes medical and paramedical products, devices, and aids, ranging from single-use consumables to capital equipment, and provides related sales, marketing, and technical support services.

HealthtechMedical Devices

Azelisazelis.com

Azelis is a specialty distributor and innovation service provider of specialty chemicals and food ingredients, offering technical expertise, laboratory formulation support, and product distribution across fifteen market segments.

Advanced ManufacturingFoodTechNew Materials

Co-investorsEQT

Baas Verkleybaasverkley.nl

Baas & Verkley is a Dutch technical infrastructure company that engineers and installs gas, electricity, water, glass fiber, and data networks, with a focus on the energy and water transition.

CleantechConstruction TechEnergy

BioConnectionbioconnection.euinApr 2022

BioConnection is a Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) specializing in filling, finishing, and lyophilizing injectable biopharmaceutical products.

Advanced ManufacturingBiotechHealthtechMedical DevicesOss, NL

Co-investorsBOM

Biotalysbiotalys.comin𝕏

Biotalys develops protein-based biocontrol products for crop protection, giving farmers tools to prevent crop loss and extend post-harvest protection while reducing food waste.

AgTechBiotechFoodTechGhent, BE

Co-investorsAgri Investment FundPMVSofinnova Partners

Bugaboo Groupbugaboo.com

Bugaboo designs and sells strollers and related baby gear for families, offering products through a direct online store with a quiz to help parents choose a model.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerce

Co-investorsBain CapitalMubadala Capital

Castelein Sealantscasteleinsealants.beDec 2023

Casteleinsealants is a supplier of EPDM sealing systems and related materials for construction applications including facade work, weatherproofing, acoustic sealing, and thermal insulation.

Advanced ManufacturingConstruction TechNew MaterialsKapellen, BE

Co-investorsAkiles

Cegekacegeka.com

Cegeka is an IT services provider offering application services, hybrid cloud, data & AI, cyber security, quality engineering, digital workplace, and business applications (including Microsoft Dynamics ERP/CRM) across the plan-build-run lifecycle.

Cloud ComputingCybersecurityEnterprise Software

Complement Therapeuticscomplementtx.comApr 2023

Complement Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing gene therapies for complement-mediated diseases, with a lead AAV-based candidate (CTx001) for Geographic Atrophy secondary to Age-related Macular Degeneration.

BiotechDigital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesMunich, DE

Rafiq Hasan(CEO and Managing Director)inMuhammad Ali Memon(Chief Medical Officer)in

Co-investorsBioGeneration VenturesCambridge Innovation CapitalHadean VenturesSeroba Life SciencesBGVForbion+2 more

Complixcomplix.comJun 2013

Complix develops therapeutic biologics based on Alphabody technology targeting viral diseases, oncology, and autoimmune conditions.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep TechMedical Devices

Co-investorsPMVAndera PartnersVesalius Biocapital PartnersOmnes Capital

Excivaexciva.com

Exciva is a company focused on neurological and neurodegenerative conditions, led by a team with expertise in chemistry, clinical operations, and regulatory affairs.

BiotechDigital HealthLongevityMedical DevicesHeidelberg, DE

Hans Moebius(Co-founder and CMO, Head of Clinical Operations)inAnton Bespalov(Co-founder and CSO, Head of Regulatory Affairs)in

Co-investorsAndera PartnersCARMA FUNDFountain Healthcare PartnersLBBW Venture Capital GmbHLifeArc VenturesModi Ventures

FIRE1fire1foundry.comin𝕏Jan 2025 · $120M

FIRE1 develops NORM, an implantable sensor placed in the inferior vena cava to directly measure fluid volume in heart failure patients, paired with a self-management platform to help patients engage with their own care.

Digital HealthHardwareMedical DevicesDublin, IE

Co-investorsAndera PartnersIreland Strategic Investment FundLightstone VenturesLongitude CapitalNew Enterprise Associates (NEA)Seventure Partners+5 more

France Thermesfrance-thermes.com

France Thermes is a French group that develops and operates thermal spa resorts (Resorts Thermaux & Spas) combining thermal water treatments, wellness care, integrated lodging, dining, and leisure.

HealthtechTravel & HospitalityWellness & Fitness

Sylvain Serafini(Président)

Fronntfronnt.be

FRONNT is a Belgian group of companies providing multi-technical installation services — electrotechnics, switchboard construction, medium voltage, HVAC and sanitary systems, automation, and security systems — to guide clients through the energy transition.

CleantechConstruction TechEnergy

Groupe Delineogroupe-delineo.fr

Groupe Delineo is a French quick-service restaurant group that brings together several complementary food brands focused on affordable, on-the-go dining.

ConsumerFoodTech

Hanseahansea.bein

Hansea is a Belgian mobility company that provides customized passenger transport and integrated mobility solutions, including bus and coach rentals, through a network of more than 45 locations across Belgium.

Mobility & Transportation

Co-investorsCube Infrastructure Managers

Heminkheminkgroep.nlJul 2025

Hemink Groep is a Dutch property maintenance company that carries out real estate upkeep and renovation projects, working with partners and focusing on results for residents.

Construction TechPropTech

Imcheckimchecktherapeutics.cominSep 2020acquired by Clementia

ImCheck Therapeutics develops next-generation immunotherapeutic antibodies targeting the butyrophilin (BTN) and BTN-like (BTNL) superfamily of checkpoint molecules for immune system modulation.

BiotechHealthtech

Daniel Olive(Founder)

Co-investorsAgent CapitalAndera PartnersKurma PartnersPfizer Venture InvestmentsPureos BioventuresAlexandria+4 more

ImmunOsimmunostherapeutics.com

Immunos Therapeutics develops therapies for immuno-oncology and inflammatory diseases.

BiotechHealthtechMedical Devices

Co-investorsBackbone VenturesBioMedPartnersLightspeed Venture PartnersMission BiocapitalPfizer Venture InvestmentsPfizer Ventures+1 more

JenaValvejenavalve.comAug 2022 · $100M

JenaValve develops transcatheter aortic valve replacement systems to treat severe aortic regurgitation and aortic stenosis.

Digital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesIrvine, US

Hans Figulla(Director)Markus FerrariVictoria Carr-Brendel(Executive Officer, Director)David Drachman(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardArnd Kaltofen(Director)inErik Amble(Director)

Co-investorsAndera PartnersBain Capital Life SciencesRosetta Capital Ltd.VI PartnersAtlas VentureInnovatus Capital Partners+4 more

Kinaset Therapeuticskinasettherapeutics.comin𝕏Jan 2026

Kinaset Therapeutics is a drug developer working on KN-002, a therapeutic candidate for treating severe asthma across patients regardless of the underlying cause of inflammation.

BiotechHealthtechMedfield, US

Roger Heerman(Chief Business/Operating Officer / Co-Founder)inFrazer Morgan(Chief Development Officer / Co-Founder)inRobert Clarke(Chief Executive Officer / Board Member / Co-Founder)Christopher O’Brien(Chief Medical Officer)

BoardJamil Beg(Director of the Issuer)inTom King(Director of the Issuer)

Co-investors5AM VenturesAtlas VentureRA CapitalEQT Life SciencesSixty Degree CapitalVivo Capital+3 more

Kivu Biosciencekivubioscience.comin

Kivu Bioscience develops antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) therapeutics in clinical development, advancing a pipeline of cancer treatments through strategic partnerships and collaborations.

BiotechDeep TechHealthtechMedical Devices

Mohit Trikha(CEO)inSophia Randolph(Chief Medical Officer)in

Co-investorsBioGeneration VenturesBOMHealthCapM VenturesRed Tree VentureNovo Holdings

Mediar Therapeuticsmediartx.comin

Mediartx develops novel therapies for patients with fibrotic diseases.

BiotechMedical DevicesBoston, US

Rahul Ballal, PhD(CEO)Paul Yaworsky, PhD(CSO)inRahul Ballal(Executive Officer, Director)inBrian Hubbard(Director)Stacey Brenner(Executive Officer)David de Graaf(Director)

Co-investorsAgent CapitalLongwood FundMission BiocapitalNovartis Venture FundOno Venture Investment, Inc.Pfizer Venture Investments+5 more

Netgemnetgem.com

Netgem builds built-in streaming entertainment solutions for telecom operators and international publishers, delivering digital content through its netgem.tv platform.

Media & EntertainmentSaaS

Joseph Haddad(President and Founder)

Co-investorsEurazeo

Onera Healthonerahealth.comin

Onera Health provides clinical-grade remote diagnostics and monitoring solutions for healthcare professionals, with an initial focus on sleep health.

Digital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesEindhoven, NL

Co-investors15th RockEQT Life SciencesLSP (Life Sciences Partners)imec.xpandInnovation Industries

Onward Deliveryonwarddelivery.comin𝕏

Onward operates a marketplace that matches freight brokers and shippers with box-truck carriers based on real-time truck capacity, focusing on final-mile delivery.

B2B MarketplacesLogistics & Supply ChainMobility & TransportationDenver, US

Kevin Walsh(Executive Officer, Director)Klint Price(Executive Officer)Elliott Grafton(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardAdam Burrows(Director)in

Co-investorsInkefMatchstick VenturesRange VCService Provider CapitalSpringTime VenturesTechstars+2 more

Projective Groupprojectivegroup.comin𝕏

Projective Group is a financial services consultancy that helps clients navigate transformation, payments, data management, risk and compliance, and talent challenges across the sector.

Data & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareFintechBelgium, BE

Stefan Dierckxin

Co-investorsCyber Capital

RoboJobrobojob.euFeb 2025

RoboJob builds off-the-shelf robotic automation systems that load and unload parts for CNC milling and turning machines, working with over 100 CNC brands.

Advanced ManufacturingHardwareRobotics

Smart Battery Solutionssmart-battery-solutions.dein

SBS (Smart Battery Solutions) is a German manufacturer that develops, produces, and services lithium-ion batteries, covering the full product life cycle for various industries and applications such as warehouse robotics, industrial drones, rehab technology, light mobility, e-scooters, e-watercraft, e-bikes, and e-cargo.

EnergyHardwareMobility & Transportation

sofatutorsofatutor.comin𝕏

sofatutor provides an online learning platform offering educational content and resources to support students' academic success in German-speaking regions.

AI & Machine LearningConsumerEdTechSaaSBerlin, DE

Co-investorsActon CapitalEMERAM Capital PartnersFrog Capital

Spineartspineart.cominOct 2025

Spineart designs and manufactures spinal prosthetics and surgical instruments for orthopedic procedures, with a focus on cervical disc prostheses and fusion solutions for surgeons and hospitals.

Deep TechHardwareMedical DevicesGeneva, CH

Jerome Trividicin

SynOx Therapeutics Ltdsynoxtherapeutics.comin𝕏Nov 2020

SynOx Therapeutics develops emactuzumab, a monoclonal antibody treatment for tenosynovial giant cell tumours (TGCT) and macrophage-mediated diseases.

BiotechHealthtechMedical Devices

Ray Barlow(Chief Executive Officer)in

Co-investorsHealthCapBioqube VenturesForbionMedicxiRed Tree Venture

Other

Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.

AcceoAlpineAmbulantisApraxonAwelando GruppeBabyshop GroupBlendwell Food GroupCitymeshCuranaEquine Care GroupERSGSDIiLCLa ComtoiseLaser 2000LupineMetis GroupMVZ HoldingNovicareOlynPicotQuality GuardSGH Medical PharmaSMGSMG SportplatzmaschinenbauTechinfraTelevicThe Spice FactoryThe Wallfashion HouseTibblocVariotechWDM-Deutenberg GroupWitec

Exits · 2

1 IPOs · 1 acquisitions

TeadsNASDAQ: TEADImcheckacq. by Clementia

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Frequently asked questions

How many investments has Gimv made?
Gimv has 71 tracked investments, 2 of which have exited, including 5 dated in the last 24 months.
What stage does Gimv invest at?
Gimv invests at the Growth stage.
What is Gimv's typical check size?
Gimv typically writes checks of $20M – $400M.
What sectors does Gimv focus on?
Gimv focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, AI & Machine Learning, Biotech, Cleantech, Climate Tech, Consumer, Data & Infrastructure, Digital Health, Energy, FoodTech, Hardware, Healthtech, Medical Devices, New Materials, Robotics, SaaS, Semiconductors, Wellness & Fitness.
Where is Gimv located?
Gimv is headquartered in Antwerp, BE.
Does Gimv lead rounds?
Yes, Gimv leads investment rounds.
Who does Gimv co-invest with?
Gimv most often shares deals with BioGeneration Ventures, BioMedPartners, BOM, among 52 tracked co-investors.

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