Degroof Petercam
Overview
Degroof Petercam is a Belgian-rooted investment house established in 1871, providing a comprehensive suite of financial services including wealth management, investment management, and investment banking. The firm manages total client assets amounting to €64 billion as of December 31, 2024, with a team of over 1,000 experts operating from its headquarters in Brussels and branches across Europe and Hong Kong. The company is owned by Indosuez Wealth Management and its historical minority shareholder, CLdN Cobelfret, benefiting from the expertise and international network of Indosuez and the Crédit Agricole group, the world's 10th largest bank. Degroof Petercam's investment strategy encompasses a diverse range of asset classes, including private equity, real estate, fixed income, hedge funds, and venture capital. The firm focuses on various stages of investment, from seed and early-stage ventures to growth, late-stage, pre-IPO, buyouts, turnarounds, and distressed assets. Geographically, Degroof Petercam concentrates its investments in Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Spain, the Netherlands, Hong Kong, and Canada. The firm's industry focus spans financial services, technology, healthcare, consumer goods, energy, telecommunications, media, real estate, industrial goods, materials, utilities, transportation, consumer services, basic materials, and financial technology. In 2024, Degroof Petercam reported a net income of €78.3 million, reflecting a 39% increase from the previous year. The firm's capital ratio (CET1) stood at 29.5%, well above prudential requirements. The integration with Indosuez Wealth Management has further strengthened Degroof Petercam's position, enabling it to offer an extended continuum of personalized services to its clients. The firm's investment philosophy emphasizes responsible prosperity, aiming to create sustainable growth and open doors to opportunities for its clients.
Investment Focus
- Investment horizon: 5-10 years
- Preference for companies with strong growth potential and solid management teams
- Interest in both minority and majority stakes
- Focus on companies with a clear exit strategy
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does Degroof Petercam invest in?
Degroof Petercam invests in Financial Services, Technology, Healthcare, Energy, Consumer Goods and Real Estate, and is based in Brussels, Belgium. Degroof Petercam is listed as a institutional investor in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does Degroof Petercam invest at?
Degroof Petercam backs companies at Seed, Early Stage, Series A, Series B, Growth and Late Stage, writing cheques of 1M - 50M.
Which regions does Degroof Petercam invest in?
Degroof Petercam invests across Canada, Germany, Hong Kong, France, Italy and Switzerland.
Who are the partners at Degroof Petercam?
Team members listed for Degroof Petercam include Philippe Masset (CEO) and Hans Bevers (Chief Economist).
What companies has Degroof Petercam invested in?
Degroof Petercam's portfolio includes Atenor, Cofinimmo, Cristal Union and Keyrus.
How do I contact Degroof Petercam?
Degroof Petercam's contact details — including LinkedIn — are listed in the ConnectSafely investor database, along with its website and the LinkedIn profiles of its partners.
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