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simpleshow is the platform for digital products and services around explainer videos. Guided by the mission to make modern communication simple and concise, the market leader enables everyone to explain a complex topic very simply. The artificial intelligence of the SaaS solution simpleshow video maker supports the user in creating a professional explainer video with just a few clicks – in more than 20 languages. A magic that is based on the experience of tens of thousands of video and eLearning productions for customers on 3 continents. The simpleshow team serves clients from offices in Berlin, Luxembourg, London, Zurich, Miami, Singapore, Hong Kong and Tokyo. Large international companies value simpleshow as a partner for simple explanations.

Mercateo is the online e-procurement platform for business customers. On www.mercateo.com customers from Germany can chose from a selection of over eight million items, including office materials, IT, laboratory, factory or warehouse equipment. The other European platforms add another six million articles. The range of products does not only cover normal business needs. It also offers a variety of products from obscure categories. The majority of the over a million customers consist of small and medium sized companies. Large enterprises are increasingly starting to use Mercateo as their e-procurement solution. An extensive feature set including basket optimization, a unique search, personalized views, digital approval processes and electronic interfaces are only a few of the advantages that help companies make their purchase more straightforward and reduce costs. Users can utilize the Mercateo web application. There is no need to install any software. Besides Germany, Mercateo is present in eleven other European countries. There are now offices in France, the Netherlands and Austria. Mercateo employs over 250 employees, including 16 apprentices. In 2011, the sales volume increased over 40 percent and added up to 110 Million Euro.

Arwe Group specializes in providing professional fleet handling services tailored for the automotive sector. The company serves a diverse clientele, including automotive manufacturers, car dealerships, car rental companies, leasing firms, and car-sharing providers. Its offerings encompass outsourced car turnaround, management, and a range of automotive services designed to deliver economic benefits and sustainable value to its clients. Through these services, Arwe Group aims to enhance operational efficiency and support the growth of businesses within the automotive industry.

Lifebrain is a fast-growing platform consolidating the actors of the diagnostic laboratory market. It was established and is managed by the founders of FutureLAB, a laboratory group which has been merged into Synlab, a leading company in Europe.

Utimaco is a provider of cybersecurity and compliance solutions, specializing in both on-premises and cloud-based hardware security modules and key management services. The company serves a diverse clientele, including telecommunications, government entities, and corporations, focusing on the protection of data, identities, and critical infrastructures against cyber threats. Utimaco's offerings include cybersecurity services, compliance solutions, and data intelligence, all aimed at enhancing security and regulatory adherence. By developing advanced technological solutions, Utimaco contributes to creating a safer environment for businesses and societies.

Socotec is a global provider of services to businesses and local authorities, contributing to the optimisation of their performance by controlling the risks inherent in their activities

KeyDrive S.A. is a Luxembourg-based holding company that specializes in internet solutions through its subsidiaries, which provide domain registration, monetization, and aftermarket services. Founded in 2010, KeyDrive emerged from the merger of Key-Systems and NameDrive, enhancing its capabilities in the domain management sector. The company oversees a diverse portfolio that includes more than 6 million domains and encompasses well-known brands such as Key-Systems, NameDrive, Moniker, and SnapNames. KeyDrive's subsidiaries operate globally, with a strong presence in the USA, Germany, and Luxembourg, and offer a range of services including domain parking, auctions, and brokerage. The acquisition of Moniker and SnapNames has expanded KeyDrive's product offerings and access to the secondary domain market, enabling it to connect European clients with a broader base of US buyers and sellers. KeyDrive is committed to delivering high-quality, comprehensive internet solutions that cater to the evolving needs of its customers.

The Euromac2 group is a leader in the construction of low-energy homes. For more than 30 years, he has designed and manufactured particularly innovative systems for the construction of individual houses or buildings. These products, originally intended for a targeted clientele of precursors, allow to build to the strictest insulation standards (Low Consumption Building) provided by the new European regulations and those resulting from the Grenelle de l'environnement.

Escaux, founded in 2003, specializes in providing unified communication services, including IP telephony, to both private and public-sector businesses. The company aims to transform the creation and delivery of these services through innovative software solutions tailored for the telecommunications industry. In 2008, BIP Investment Partners from Luxembourg invested in Escaux, facilitating the company's growth and expansion both nationally and internationally.

Green Vision Systems, Ltd. specializes in the research, development, manufacture, marketing, and sale of hyper-spectral imaging (HSI) equipment and software, primarily serving the homeland security and environmental monitoring sectors. The company focuses on creating online monitoring and detection systems for remote sensing and particulate matter analysis. Its product offerings include the HyperEye-ID/OD, which integrates automatic target recognition technology, and the FIPA-20, a Fluorescence Chemical Imaging Particle Analyzer designed for analyzing particulate matter. Additionally, Green Vision Systems provides the HSIS-FRN for banknote detection and classification, the CMS-20 controlled microscope, and the HLS-20 laboratory halogen light source with fiber optic connection. Founded in 1996 and based in Tel Aviv, Israel, the company is committed to advancing techniques for tracking biochemical contamination sources, significantly reducing the time required for analysis from days or weeks to hours. Green Vision Systems has initiated large-scale projects with various customers and partners in regions including Europe, Singapore, and the USA.

EuroDNS is a prominent provider of web hosting and domain name registration services based in Luxembourg. The company facilitates a straightforward domain name registration process through an intuitive and multilingual interface, offering over 800 domain extensions. In addition to domain registration, EuroDNS specializes in domain privacy, personal account management, and SSL certificates, which assist both companies and individuals in enhancing their online presence.

Semplice Energy specializes in clean technology solutions in the UK, focusing on consulting, design, and systems integration. The company aims to assist businesses in minimizing energy usage and enhancing energy efficiency. Through the development of energy-saving and renewable energy technologies, Semplice Energy targets a reduction in overall power consumption and carbon dioxide emissions, contributing to a more sustainable energy landscape.

Movetis NV, a pharmaceutical company, focuses on the discovery, development, and commercialization of drugs for the treatment of diseases in the gastrointestinal (GI) area. Its products address GI disorders, such as severe chronic constipation, ascites, paediatric reflux, as well as severe forms of GI motility disorders, including refractory gastro-oesophageal reflux disease. The company's lead product, Resolor, is used for the symptomatic treatment of chronic constipation in women. Resolor is also tested for chronic constipation in males and children, as well as opioid-induced constipation and post operative ileus. Its products also include M0002, which is in Phase II trials to treat ascites, an accumulation of fluid caused by liver malfunction; and M0003 that is entering Phase II development for symptomatic treatment of heartburn and regurgitation in patient's refractory to PPIs, and pediatric reflux. In addition, the company also has two prioritized compounds out of its preclinical portfolio, M0014 and M0012, and two compound libraries. It has partnership agreements with the universities of Ghent, Leuven, and Rotterdam. The company was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Turnhout, Belgium.

XDC S.A. operates as a Pan-European digital cinema service company. It manages operations for the deployment of digital cinema systems in theatres; and prepares and delivers digital content, which is distributed in cinemas, as well as manufactures digital cinema products, including servers, theatre management systems, projections systems, and central libraries. The company's products include CineStore Systems, a suite of digital cinema solutions; The CineStore Solo G3, a hybrid digital cinema server that offer JPEG 2000 and MPEG-2 play-back capabilities; The CineStore Audi, a device, which provides digital to analogue conversion, external analogue audio source inputs, and signal isolation; The CineStore Plaza, a hardware and software suite that enables its users to manage a cinema multiplex from a single point, as well as 3D digital cinema. XDC S.A. also provides digital content lab for the whole production, post-production, and distribution chain, as well as to synchronize various sounds and subtitle versions on the master; key management and archiving; network operations centre, which includes a spare parts logistical strategy centre and a NOC equipment centre; and XDC Entertainment, a content delivery platform to alternative content distributors/providers. The company was founded in 2004 and is based in Liège, Belgium with additional offices in Belgium, Germany, Spain, and France.

IQ-EQ is a prominent provider of financial services, employing over 2,450 professionals across 23 jurisdictions globally. The firm specializes in compliance, administration, asset, and advisory services tailored for investment funds, global corporations, family offices, and private clients. Its service offerings include compliance and regulatory management, fund creation, capital raising, as well as portfolio monitoring and valuation. By combining extensive global expertise with a deep understanding of client needs, IQ-EQ enables its clients to effectively strategize, execute, and manage their investments. The company has established itself as a leading multi-jurisdictional provider of these essential services in Europe and beyond.