Gimv is a European investment company based in Antwerp, Belgium, with over 30 years of experience in private equity and venture capital. Founded in 1980, the firm focuses on a diverse range of sectors, including business-to-business services, financial services, healthcare, information technology, technology, media and entertainment, telecommunications, manufacturing, and life sciences. Gimv operates primarily in Belgium, France, Germany, the Netherlands, and Switzerland, managing approximately 1.8 billion EUR in investments across 85 portfolio companies. These companies collectively generate over 6 billion EUR in turnover and employ more than 28,000 professionals.
Managing Partner - Head of Smart Industries and member of Investment Committee
Kalle Wanner
Principal, Sustainable Cities
Boris Wirtz
Principal
Nicolas de Saint Laon
Partner
Past deals in Netherlands
The Spice Factory
Acquisition in 2025
The Spice Factory is a manufacturer of herbs and spices, catering to customers in Belgium, France, the United Kingdom, and the Netherlands. The company specializes in producing a wide range of herbs, spices, and seasonings, serving both large retailers and food service industries. It offers products under private labels for various brands, as well as its own brand offerings, ensuring a diverse selection to meet the needs of different market segments.
Itineris
Venture Round in 2017
Itineris specializes in developing and implementing UMAX, a cloud-based customer information and customer relationship management solution tailored for the utilities sector. UMAX utilizes workflow automation and artificial intelligence to facilitate comprehensive management of utility operations, encompassing functions such as revenue collection, asset management, and customer engagement. Built on the Microsoft Dynamics 365 platform and hosted in the Microsoft Azure Cloud, UMAX aims to streamline business processes for utility professionals. Since its founding in 2003, Itineris has established a strong track record in implementing its solutions across various clients, including notable organizations such as De Watergroep in Belgium, Eneco in the Netherlands, and the New York Department of Environmental Protection in the United States. The company focuses on empowering utility professionals to adapt to the evolving landscape of energy and water management.
Joolz
Private Equity Round in 2016
Joolz designs and manufactures award-winning premium pushchairs. Joolz differentiates itself through the quality of its products and ergonomic design, as well as its unique modern brand and culture. Their stylish and distinctive pushchairs are designed to positively accommodate both child and parent. Joolz goal is to inspire young families to enjoy a positive life, i.e. a sustainable and healthy lifestyle. This aim is reflected in their ergonomic products, re-usable packaging, the Joolz Birth Forest, the partners with whom they work and the steps they take in sustainability.
Equipe Zorgbedrijven
Private Equity Round in 2015
Equipe Zorgbedrijven Holding B.V. is a healthcare service organization based in Eindhoven, the Netherlands, specializing in the operation of clinics for specialized surgery. The company manages a network of clinics, providing focused medical services to meet the needs of patients in the region.
ARS Traffic & Transport Technology
Private Equity Round in 2012
ARS Traffic & Transport Technology has been providing traffic and transport technology solutions to businesses and government bodies since 1997. It is active in its home market of the Netherlands, but also internationally. The intelligent transport system market is always on the move, in every sense of the word. A dynamic market like this demands a specialised partner, able to cost-effectively integrate state-of-the-art, client-specific technology with existing systems, but also able to develop new hi-tech concepts.
Liquavista
Series D in 2010
Liquavista B.V., a display manufacturing company, develops electro-wetting displays in the Netherlands and internationally. It offers LiquavistaBright that offers a combination of brightness in natural light and bold contrast to video; LiquavistaColor, which enables eReader devices to offer bright, full color, and low power video capable displays; and LiquavistaVivid, a transflective mode display, which represents the eReader application. Its products are used in portable and mobile applications, such as phones, watches, cameras, DVD players, and automotive applications. The company was founded in 2006 and is based in Eindhoven, the Netherlands with additional offices in the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and Hong Kong.
GreenPeak Technologies
Series B in 2009
GreenPeak Technologies BV is a fabless semiconductor company based in Utrecht, the Netherlands, specializing in ultra-low power wireless data communication controller chips primarily for smart home applications and consumer electronics. Founded in 2004 and previously known as Xanadu Wireless, the company has established itself as a leader in the ZigBee market, offering a diverse range of RF chips and software technologies for Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity. GreenPeak's product lineup includes communication controller semiconductor products, transceiver chips, and modules designed for mesh networks and wireless sensor networks. Its solutions enable secure lifestyle information sharing among families, particularly for children and elderly parents. The company markets its products to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and original design manufacturers (ODMs) across the United States, Europe, Asia, and Latin America. GreenPeak also provides integration, support, and training services to its clients and has formed a strategic partnership with Sensara to enhance its offerings.
LUMA Marketing Technologies
Series A in 2009
Luma International, founded in 2009, specializes in providing an on-demand marketing platform that enhances the capabilities of medium and large companies in creating personalized marketing materials efficiently. The platform, known for its user-friendly Digital Asset Management (DAM) and Enterprise Brand Management (EBM) solutions, supports diverse industries by enabling organizations like Toyota, Mercedes-Benz, and Coca-Cola to improve their marketing flexibility and campaign effectiveness while ensuring brand consistency. Luma's technology allows businesses to align their marketing strategies with sales objectives, providing better support for sales and marketing teams. The company, which has received several prestigious awards for its innovative solutions, operates offices in Antwerp, Rotterdam, Paris, and Redwood Shores.
Liquavista
Series B in 2008
Liquavista B.V., a display manufacturing company, develops electro-wetting displays in the Netherlands and internationally. It offers LiquavistaBright that offers a combination of brightness in natural light and bold contrast to video; LiquavistaColor, which enables eReader devices to offer bright, full color, and low power video capable displays; and LiquavistaVivid, a transflective mode display, which represents the eReader application. Its products are used in portable and mobile applications, such as phones, watches, cameras, DVD players, and automotive applications. The company was founded in 2006 and is based in Eindhoven, the Netherlands with additional offices in the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and Hong Kong.
Liquavista
Series A in 2006
Liquavista B.V., a display manufacturing company, develops electro-wetting displays in the Netherlands and internationally. It offers LiquavistaBright that offers a combination of brightness in natural light and bold contrast to video; LiquavistaColor, which enables eReader devices to offer bright, full color, and low power video capable displays; and LiquavistaVivid, a transflective mode display, which represents the eReader application. Its products are used in portable and mobile applications, such as phones, watches, cameras, DVD players, and automotive applications. The company was founded in 2006 and is based in Eindhoven, the Netherlands with additional offices in the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and Hong Kong.
GreenPeak Technologies
Venture Round in 2006
GreenPeak Technologies BV is a fabless semiconductor company based in Utrecht, the Netherlands, specializing in ultra-low power wireless data communication controller chips primarily for smart home applications and consumer electronics. Founded in 2004 and previously known as Xanadu Wireless, the company has established itself as a leader in the ZigBee market, offering a diverse range of RF chips and software technologies for Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity. GreenPeak's product lineup includes communication controller semiconductor products, transceiver chips, and modules designed for mesh networks and wireless sensor networks. Its solutions enable secure lifestyle information sharing among families, particularly for children and elderly parents. The company markets its products to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and original design manufacturers (ODMs) across the United States, Europe, Asia, and Latin America. GreenPeak also provides integration, support, and training services to its clients and has formed a strategic partnership with Sensara to enhance its offerings.
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