Finindus

Finindus is an investment company funded by ArcelorMittal and the Flemish Region and is linked to OCAS, a world class metal research center with campuses in Zelzate and Zwijnaarde (Belgium). We provide early stage and growth financing (both equity and debt) to innovative companies active across the metal value chain and that focus on … materials: new alloys, surface functionalization, composite materials, … material processing: forming, joining, coating, cutting, … sustainable manufacturing: technologies for energy efficient manufacturing and energy recuperation, CO2 capturing, valorization of waste streams, recyling, … Finindus typically invests 0,5 up to 5 MEUR per round with a maximum of 10 MEUR per company. While They focus on Europe and have Flanders as Their sweet spot, They also consider investment opportunities in other continents in activities at the center of Their core domains. They are an active investor and strive to contribute to the value creation in Their portfolio companies by leveraging Their network, by sharing experience and insights and by facilitating access to the researchers and state-of-the art infrastructure of OCAS.