Colruyt

Colruyt Group is a family-owned retail company based in Belgium, established in 1925. It operates in the food and non-food distribution sectors, managing over forty brands across Belgium, France, and Luxembourg. The company runs approximately 550 own stores, including its flagship Colruyt supermarkets, as well as various affiliated stores such as OKay, Bio-Planet, and Spar. In France, it operates its own Colruyt stores alongside affiliated outlets like Coccinelle and CocciMarket. Colruyt's sales are diversified, with a significant portion coming from neighborhood stores, biosupermarkets, and its food service and wholesale businesses. Additionally, it owns DATS 24 filling stations and engages in green energy initiatives, producing electricity from renewable sources such as wind, solar, and biomass. With nearly 30,000 employees, Colruyt is a significant player in the retail landscape of the region.

Jef Colruyt

CEO

10 past transactions

The Seaweed Company

Corporate Round in 2022
The Seaweed Company focuses on the development and provision of high-quality seaweed products for various industries, including food nutrition, animal health, pharmaceuticals, and sustainable materials. It specializes in seaweed cultivation services, which encompass the growth, harvesting, and processing of various seaweed species on a commercial scale. The company's offerings include animal feed supplements, food products, and biostimulants for plants, all designed to utilize bioactive ingredients. Through its innovative approach, The Seaweed Company aims to support clients in promoting health and sustainability in their respective sectors.

Smartmat

Acquisition in 2022
Smartmat N.V. is a food delivery service based in Antwerp, Belgium, specializing in dinner boxes that feature ingredients sourced from local and organic farms. Founded in 2012, the company aims to provide customers with both the necessary ingredients and recipes delivered directly to their doorsteps, promoting healthy and nutritious cooking. By focusing on high-quality, biological ingredients, Smartmat caters to consumers seeking convenient meal solutions that support local agriculture and sustainability.

Scallog

Venture Round in 2019
Scallog is a French logistics company that specializes in developing automated solutions aimed at enhancing the efficiency and scalability of warehouse distribution. The company manufactures a fleet of mobile robots that operate under a sophisticated software system. This system facilitates the picking process by directing operators to shelves containing the necessary products while simultaneously monitoring the entire logistics platform. Scallog's technology provides clients with real-time control and traceability of product references, optimizing stock rotations and internal flows according to seasonal demands. Through its innovative approach, Scallog aims to streamline warehouse operations and improve overall logistics management for its clients.

Newpharma

Corporate Round in 2017
Pharmacie Newpharma operates as an online extension of a traditional Belgian pharmacy, providing a wide range of over-the-counter medicines and para-pharmaceutical products. The company caters to a customer base of 750,000 patients across 12 European countries, including Belgium, France, The Netherlands, Germany, and Austria, facilitated through five localized websites. Newpharma distinguishes itself in the market with an extensive product catalog, featuring over 30,000 items from 750 brands. The efficiency of its logistics systems allows for rapid delivery, enabling most orders placed before noon to arrive within 24 hours. By leveraging strong in-house capabilities in information technology, logistics, and marketing, Newpharma offers a convenient platform for customers to purchase pharmacy-related and beauty care products from the comfort of their homes.

ZEB

Acquisition in 2014
ZEB, is a Belgium-based retail chain.

Foodinvest Group

Acquisition in 2010
Foodinvest Group is a privately held company that operates as a holding company and through its subsidiaries offers catering services.

Fraxicor NV

Acquisition in 2009
Fraxicor NV is a privately held company that produces energy from animal fat.

SODEGER Group

Acquisition in 2008
SODEGER Group is a privately held company that distributes and markets fresh food products and dairy products.

Mundipak B.V

Acquisition in 2008
Mundipak B.V is a privately held company that engages in engineering, producing, and supplying packaging solutions.

Enco Catering Services

Acquisition in 2007
Enco Catering Services is a privately held company that engages in the production and distribution of poultry products.
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