Finco

Private Equity Flemish Region, Belgium ·Founded 1998

Overview

Finco is an independent private equity firm based in Belgium, with over two decades of experience in supporting profitable small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to realize their growth ambitions. The firm focuses on investing in innovative companies that demonstrate sustainable business models and are led by entrepreneurial leadership. Finco's reference shareholder is the Plouvier family. The firm's investment strategy involves equity tickets ranging from €2 million to €10 million, targeting companies with enterprise values between €10 million and €50 million. Finco seeks to acquire minority or majority stakes in companies located in the Benelux region, with a long-term investment perspective of 5 to 10 years. The firm emphasizes creating long-term value for all stakeholders, including shareholders, employees, customers, suppliers, society, and the environment. Finco's portfolio includes investments in various sectors, such as media, IT services, data consultancy, and communications. Notable investments include a 49% stake in Whyte Corporate Affairs, an independent Belgian communications consultancy, and a partnership with Datashift, a leading Belgian data consultancy company. The firm also holds a minority stake in b-inside, an IT service provider supporting SMEs in their digital transformation, and invested in Lumière, a distributor and producer of films and series operating movie theatres. These investments reflect Finco's commitment to supporting companies with sustainable business models and growth potential.

Investment Focus

  • Innovative companies with sustainable business models
  • Entrepreneurial leadership
  • Located in the Benelux region
  • Enterprise values between €10 million and €50 million
  • Long-term investment perspective of 5 to 10 years

Portfolio Companies

LumiereWhyte Corporate AffairsDatashiftb-inside

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Frequently asked questions about Finco

What sectors does Finco invest in?

Finco invests in Media, Entertainment, IT Services, Communications and Data Consultancy, and is based in Flemish Region, Belgium. Finco is listed as a private equity in the ConnectSafely investor database.

What stage does Finco invest at?

Finco backs companies at Growth and Buyout, writing cheques of 2M - 10M.

Which regions does Finco invest in?

Finco invests across Netherlands and Belgium.

Who are the partners at Finco?

Team members listed for Finco include Clare Walker (Chief Executive Officer) and Emilio De (Company Owner).

What companies has Finco invested in?

Finco's portfolio includes Lumiere, Whyte Corporate Affairs, Datashift and b-inside.

How do I contact Finco?

Finco's contact details — including LinkedIn — are listed in the ConnectSafely investor database, along with its website and the LinkedIn profiles of its partners.

Last updated · Source: ConnectSafely investor database