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23-05-2025

Polysto, the specialist in hygienic interior spaces in the food processing industry, is joining forces with Sofindev as a strategic partner

Sofindev acquires KeBeK's majority stake in Polysto and has reached an agreement with Polysto's minority shareholders Algimo (the Bostoen family), its founder Alexandre Moreels and Polysto's management, who will also remain on board as shareholders of the company, on a strategic partnership. Polysto has been a leading player in the design of hygienic interior spaces in the food processing industry for 30 years. With a complete range of walls, ceilings, collision protection and accessories delivered to customer specifications, Polysto is the expert for strong and durable solutions for hygienic constructions. Polysto has an outstanding reputation in fully unburdening the customer by offering an integrated service, from customized panel production, to fit-out and installation at the customer's premises.
Press release
22-03-2025

Altebra and Pyronova Join Forces to Form a Leading Pan-European Fire Protection Group

Altebra Group, a leading provider of comprehensive active fire protection solutions in the Benelux & Scandinavia region, and Pyronova, a distinguished international fire protection company headquartered in Bratislava, Slovakia proudly announce a strategic combination. This partnership marks a significant step toward the creation of a powerful Pan-European fire protection entity, combining the strengths and expertise of both organizations.
Press release
28-02-2025

WVT Group & Roam Technology join forces with the support of Siparex and Sofindev

WVT Group, a leading pan-European hygiene solutions provider within industry, foodservice and marine segments, is pleased to announce its strategic partnership with Roam Technology, a family-owned, leading global innovator in the field of sustainable disinfection and performance solutions for the agriculture, livestock, medical and industrial segments. This partnership goes hand in hand with the entry of a new financial partner, Siparex, alongside existing partner Sofindev, to support the future growth of the combined group. The current shareholders and senior management of WVT Group and Roam Technology remain committed and will retain significant minority positions in the group.
Press release
10-01-2025

The IT services group Dynamate expands further with the integration of Make it fly

Dynamate announces the integration of Make it fly, based in Bruges, Genk, Ghent and Kortrijk. This move strengthens Dynamate's Web & Mobile Business Line. As a result, Dynamate grows to a turnover of c.€50 million and 250 employees. The geographical spread of Make it fly makes Dynamate more accessible to customers throughout Flanders, while conversely a complementary range of business software and IT infrastructure becomes available to Make it fly’s customers.
Press release
07-01-2025

Industrial refrigeration companies Arco and Vos Technics join forces

Arco, a leading Belgian specialist in industrial refrigeration installations, and sector partner VOS Technics are proud to announce a partnership. Vos Technics, known for its long-standing expertise in industrial cooling with natural gases, excels in designing and building technically complex cooling installations. Arco and Vos Technics will become sister companies, further strengthening their market position and increasing their capacity to deliver advanced, tailor-made refrigeration solutions to various industrial customers. Arco and Vos Technics will operate together under the Climate Pioneers banner; at group level, they have over 150 employees.
Press release
18-09-2024

Mediagenix and Spideo join forces and unlock smart content discovery for all

Mediagenix, a leader in software solutions for content strategy, content value management, and content scheduling, has announced its acquisition of Spideo, the specialist in humanized content recommendations, transparent personalization, and enhanced catalog discovery. This strategic acquisition aims to level the technological playing field with streaming giants, by unlocking smart content discovery for all. The combined strengths of Mediagenix and Spideo, will provide media companies with a powerful toolkit, to effectively optimize audience engagement and revenue generation.
Press release
19-07-2024

Coffee machine & service specialists Espresso Service Dienst and Hillewaert join forces and, with the support of strategic partner Sofindev, continue as Coffee Service Group

Espresso Service Dienst (ESD), part of Verdi Koffie Groep, and Hillewaert have decided to join forces. Both companies want to continue and further accelerate their strong growth trajectory of recent years together. By combining the quality and coverage of their sales and service network, they want to take their service offering to the next level to the benefit of their customers, suppliers and employees.
Press release
16-04-2024

The IT services group around Christiaens expands further with Esign and continues under the group name Dynamate

Full of enthusiasm and pride, the group around IT company Christiaens announces that it is joining forces with Ghent-based Esign, which, as an official Shopify Plus partner, is the specialist in Shopify (Plus), online and mobile software solutions, performance marketing and marketplace sales. This new milestone for the group is also combined with the launch of a shared identity and a complete rebranding. From today, the group is positioning itself as a single brand called Dynamate.
Press release
03-04-2024

Hillewaert welcomes Sofindev as a strategic partner

Sofindev has reached an agreement with Kris Hillewaert and Patrick Hillewaere on a partnership and entry into the capital of Hillewaert BV and its subsidiaries Hillewaert Nederland and Mertens-Faema. Kris Hillewaert and Patrick Hillewaere remain shareholders and will remain responsible as managing directors for the daily management of Hillewaert. With Sofindev's entry into Hillewaert, a reliable and strong financial and strategic partner comes on board to continue the growth and international development of its activities. Together with management the focus will be on the expansion of the solution offering and the existing customer base, but also strategic acquisitions of complementary businesses in regions where Hillewaert is not yet active is one of the growth areas. In addition, a training and experience center will be opened to help customers get to know the possibilities of Hillewaert's offering even better.
Press release
03-07-2023

The Wopaco group continues to expand: Mekranoti, specialized wholesaler of interior doors and ready-to-install door sets, joins forces with Vanrobaeys and Gesibois, supported by Sofindev

After the recent combination of the specialized wholesalers in decorative panels Vanrobaeys and Gesibois, in December 2022, Mekranoti is now also joining the Wopaco group. Mekranoti, based in Dottignies, managed and previously owned by Jan Florin, has become part of 'Wopaco' ('Wood Panel Company'), the parent holding company of Vanrobaeys and Gesibois, in which Jan Florin acquires a minority interest. Jan Florin remains responsible for the day-to-day management of Mekranoti.
Press release
23-12-2022

Sofindev creates new Sofindev VI fund with € 250 million capital

Diegem, 23 December 2022 – Sofindev, a leading investment company specialized in private equity investments (buy-outs and growth capital) in small and medium-sized enterprises based in the Benelux, is creating a new fund, Sofindev VI, with a capital of € 250 million. The new fund aims to continue Sofindev's strategy of creating meaningful value through reliable partnerships with ambitious entrepreneurs in small and medium-sized companies in the Benelux region. To support the growth of Sofindev and its portfolio companies, the Sofindev team was expanded in recent months and a Dutch partner has been recruited.
Press release
20-12-2022

Vanrobaeys and Gesibois, specialists in decorative wood panels, join forces with the support of Sofindev

The specialized wholesalers in decorative wood panels, Vanrobaeys and Gesibois, join forces and form a strategic partnership, with support of Sofindev, the majority shareholder of the combined group. The shareholders of Gesibois have reinvested their proceeds in the holding above Vanrobaeys, Wopaco (“Wood Panel Company”), in which they acquire a substantial minority stake, alongside existing shareholders, Jorgen and Peter Vanrobaeys, CEO Nathalie Lagae, and Sofindev. The operational shareholders, Jorgen and Peter Vanrobaeys and Nathalie Lagae on the one hand, and Tom and Mireille Oostendorp on the other hand, each remain responsible for their respective companies Vanrobaeys and Gesibois, together with the management teams of both companies.
Press release
09-12-2022

Loyals Group strenghtens its service offering wih sixth label Smartranking

SEO agency Smartranking joins Loyals Group, which is a major step forward in the growth ambition of the fastgrowing digital agency group in the Netherlands. With this, Loyals Group strengthens its service offering in digital transformation and brand building with a specialised label in online marketing and can offer improved and extended services to clients. In addition, Loyals Group further expands its presence in the Netherlands geographically with a new branch in Groningen, in addition to existing locations in Mijdrecht, Enschede and Amsterdam.
Press release
17-11-2021

WVT Industries and Chemtec Chemicals join forces to accelerate growth in cleaning chemicals in the maritime industry.

The combination of both companies will enable WVT Industries to dispose of a broad offering of specialised tank cleaning products, as well as an even easier access to the international market. In addition, this partnership is a unique opportunity for WVT Industries to strongly position itself together with Chemtec Chemicals within the German chemical, petrochemical, and tank cleaning industry.
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