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The Vanrobaeys group and Sofindev join forces and conclude partnership to support the further growth of Vanrobaeys

Sofindev has reached an agreement with Peter and Jorgen Vanrobaeys about a partnership and entry in the capital of Vanrobaeys. Peter and Jorgen Vanrobaeys remain shareholders and continue the daily management of Vanrobaeys.

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Sofindev and the Christiaens family enter into a partnership to strengthen the further growth of Christiaens NV.

In order to strengthen its growth, the Christiaens family has reached an agreement with Sofindev for an entry into the group's capital.

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Sofindev reinforces its team and appoints Maurice van Veggel as new Partner to support its ambitions in the Dutch market.

Sofindev is pleased to announce that Maurice van Veggel has joined the firm as a Partner. He will primarily be responsible for Sofindev’s buy-out and growth capital investments in small and mid-sized companies in the Netherlands.

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WVT Industries and Innovis join forces to accelerate growth in the cleaning chemicals and disinfectant industry.

With this transaction, WVT Industries confirms its previously announced intention to grow focused and more quickly by expanding geographically and strengthening its presence in complementary market segments.

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Sofindev announces closing of its SOFINDEV V fund at 170 MEUR.

SOFINDEV V raised investor’s commitments for a total amount of 170 MEUR, significantly above the precedent fund SOFINDEV IV, which closed at 107 MEUR, and above its target of 150 MEUR.

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Sofindev realises second add-on investment for Mabo-Lifting.

Through this acquisition, Mabo-Lifting NV strategically expands its product and technology offering in the high growth Automated Guided Vehicle arena, also creating the possibility for significant synergies in purchasing, sales, and after service of its Benelux customer base.

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Sofindev realises Dutch add-on investment for Mabo-Lifting.

Through this acquisition, Mabo Lifting NV will expand its geographical footprint in the Netherlands, making it the Benelux leader for high-quality forklifts specialised in space saving and efficiency improving solutions.

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Sofindev invests in WVT Industries.

WVT Industries and Sofindev conclude a partnership to support the futher international growth of WVT Industries.

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Sofindev invests in Mabo-Lifting.

Sofindev acquires a significant stake in Mabo-Lifting via its SOFINDEV IV fund.

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Sofindev sells its participation in House of Talents.

Sofindev sells its participation in the specialized HR services group House of Talents to Baltisse.

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House of Talents completes the acquisition of MIDES.

House of Talents has just completed the acquisition of MIDES and becomes majority shareholder.

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House of Talents completed the acquisition of VALUEbuilders Group.

House of Talents has just completed the acquisition of VALUEbuilders Group (HRbuilders & PAYROLLbuilders).

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Sofindev completes new investment in Companyweb.

Sofindev enters the capital of Companyweb through its SOFINDEV IV fund, in which it acquires a substantial minority stake.

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Sofindev reaches an agreement to become shareholder of Group Claes.

Sofindev enters the capital of Group Claes through its SOFINDEV IV fund, whereby Sofindev will become the majority shareholder.

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House of Talents acquires Chaintec Group.

House of Talents has finalized the takeover of Chaintec Group, a leading staffing company for outsourcing technical staff.

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SOFINDEV III has sold its shareholding in Syx Automations to GARTNER Electronic.

SOFINDEV III announced today that it has sold its shareholding in Syx Automations Group to GANTNER Electronic, a high-tech company specializing in electronic access control and staff time recording systems.

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Fedrus International starts exclusive negotiations to acquire VMZinc.

VMZinc is the biggest manufacturer and supplier of zinc applications for the building industry in Europe, North America and Australia, and in several Asian countries.

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House of Talents acquires Arcq.

House of Talents and Arcq concluded a final agreement with respect to the acquisitions of Arcq, a leasing staffing company in life sciences.

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Sofindev realises new investment in HR services group House of Talents.

House of Talents is a fast-growing belgian HR services group, realizing double digit growth, combining organic expansion and targeted acquisitions.

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Novy prepares for the future by enlarging its shareholder base.

BNP Paribas Fortis Private Equite, Sofindev as well as the founding Lannoy family welcome Korys as a new shareholder in the Novy Group.

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Geodynamics and Sofindev conclude partnership.

With a view to spur its international growth, Stijn Stragier and Peter Vermeesch, managers and shareholders of Geodynamics, have reached an agreement with Sofindev to become shareholder of the group.

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Sofindev announces final closing of SOFINDEV IV.

Sofindev announces final closing of SOFINDEV IV fund at 107 MEUR and realizes seconds investment in Geodynamics.

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Sofindev further expands the management team.

Jean-Roger de Bandt joined the Sofindev team as a new Partner and Sven Vandewiele as a new Investment associate.

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Sofindev Management achieves strong first closing for its SOFINDEV IV fund and realizes first transaction through investment in Fedrus Invest Group.

On May 28, 2015, SOFINDEV IV has closed the investment in Fedrus Invest Group, in which it acquires a significant minority stake.

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