Year founded
1980
Country of origin
Belgium
HQ country
Belgium
Total deal value
Average deal value
Company industry
- Private Equity
M&A expertise
- Private Equity Management
- Venture Capital Management
Industry expertise
- Retail & Consumer Goods (FMCG)
- Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals
- Industrial & Chemicals
- Manufacturing
- Technology
Gimv has been active in private equity and venture capital for over four decades. The originally Belgian company was founded in 1980 and has been listed on Euronext Brussels since 1997. With offices in Antwerp, The Hague, Munich, and Paris, Gimv supports entrepreneurial and innovative companies with strong growth potential in their journey to become market leaders. The company focuses on attractive growth markets, categorized into four investment platforms:
- Consumer: Companies that cater to consumers who consciously choose an active, healthy, and ecologically responsible lifestyle.
- Health & Care: Businesses in the life sciences, medical technology, health, and care services sectors.
- Smart Industries: Companies dedicated to technological innovation.
- Sustainable Cities: Enterprises involved in Construction & Materials, Energy & Environment, Transport, Logistics & Mobility, as well as Industrial Services.
Investment focus: Gimv focuses on companies headquartered in the Benlux, France and DACH-region
Investment terms: 5-7 years (average)
Average equity ticket: €5-75 million
