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AgroSavfe raises EUR 35 million, Gimv invests additional resources for further development of biocontrols as a new standard for sustainable crop protection
Gimv is increasing its commitment to AgroSavfe, an innovative food and agro-biotech company developing environmentally friendly plant protection products. As co-founder and lead investor, Gimv participates in a Series C financing round of EUR 35 million, in which Ackermans & van Haaren joins as a new investor, in addition to the existing shareholders who also […]
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Gimv sells stake in thinkstep AG, the Stuttgart-based specialist in sustainability software
Gimv, together with all other shareholders, is selling its stake in Stuttgart-based software firm thinkstep AG (www.thinkstep.com) to US software provider Sphera Solutions. Thanks to the long-term support of all investors, thinkstep has grown substantially and successfully transformed its business model into a software-as-a-service solution (SaaS). Headquartered in Leinfelden-Echterdingen near Stuttgart, thinkstep was founded in […]
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Gimv exits Legallais, ironmongery distributor for building professionals in France
Gimv announced its exit from French company Groupe Legallais, in which it has held a minority stake since February 2016. Founded in 1889, Legallais is a leading independent distributor of ironmongery and finishing work products for building professionals. Legallais (www.legallais.com) was established in 1889 and grew into the reference in the French market when it […]
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Gimv and other shareholders sell biopharmaceutical company Breath Therapeutics to Zambon after a fast development
Today, Gimv, Sofinnova and Gilde Healthcare announced the sale of biopharmaceutical company Breath Therapeutics. Specialising in advanced and first-in-class inhalation therapies for severe respiratory diseases, Breath Therapeutics collected around EUR 43.5 million in one of the largest start-up financing rounds in 2017. With the support of the investors, two global Phase III trials are currently […]
Continue ReadingStandard Investment neemt belang in staalbouwbedrijf Hollandia
Standard Investment heeft in mei van dit jaar 50% van de aandelen in bedrijfsonderdelen Hollandia Structures, Hollandia Infra, Hollandia Services, Everest Industriële Montage en Hollandia UK (samen Hollandia Orange) overgenomen van Hollandia Holding, een van de meest toonaangevende Nederlandse bedrijven op het gebied van staal- en werktuigbouw. Hollandia heeft in haar 90-jarige bestaan binnen en […]
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DMC Biotechnologies announces first close of US$10.3M Series A financing led by Sofinnova Partners
Boulder, CO, USA: 9 July 2019 – DMC, an early-stage biotechnology company, announced today that is has raised a Series A equity financing led by Sofinnova Partners. The company also announced the addition to its Board of Directors of Josko Bobanovic, Partner and Manager of the Sofinnova Industrial Biotech Fund. Current investors Capricorn Venture Partners […]
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Vendis Capital III reaches its €300 million fund target at first Closing
Brussels, 11 July 2019 – Vendis Capital Management, a specialized European private equity investor focused on the small and mid-market consumer sector, is pleased to announce that it has raised €300 million for Vendis Capital III, its third fund since the start of Vendis in 2009. Besides commitments from existing investors in Vendis’ previous funds, […]
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First closing of Capricorn Digital Growth Fund at € 48 million
Leuven, Belgium: 28 June 2019 – Capricorn Venture Partners, the Leuven-based independent manager of venture capital and equity funds, announces the first closing of its latest initiative, the Capricorn Digital Growth Fund securing more than € 48 million of commitments. Key investors in this first closing are Quest for Growth, PMV (ParticipatieMaatschappij Vlaanderen), FPIM (Federale Participatie […]
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Amaya and Laure de Gorostarzu partner with Vendis Capital to support the development of L’Atelier d’Amaya.
Brussels, 3 June 2019 – Vendis Capital, the private equity fund specialized in consumer brands, joins forces with Laure and Amaya de Gorostarzu, co-founders of the jewellery brand L’Atelier d’Amaya. Bordeaux-based L’Atelier d’Amaya designs and markets an extensive range of silver and golden jewellery, combining timeless products with trendy creations and allowing customers to […]
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Gimv invests in Alro Group, renowned car and truck coating company
The Alro Group (Dilsen-Stokkem – Belgium, www.alro-group.com) was founded in 1976 by the Thijs family. Since then, it has grown from a small coating company to a large reputed group with several branches in Western and Central Europe, specialized in coating of plastic and metal parts for the automotive sector. With a substantial range of […]
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