Ackermans & van Haaren

Ackermans & van Haaren is a diversified investment group based in Antwerp, Belgium, founded in 1876. The firm operates across five key segments: Marine Engineering & Infrastructure, Private Banking, Real Estate and Senior Care, Energy and Resources, and Development Capital. In the Marine Engineering and Infrastructure sector, it includes DEME, a prominent global dredging company, and Algemene Aannemingen Van Laere, a leading Belgian contractor. Ackermans & van Haaren focuses on creating shareholder value through long-term investments in select companies with significant growth potential on an international scale. With a commitment to fostering development in these sectors, the group aims to support businesses that are well-positioned for expansion and success.

John-Eric Bertrand

Co-CEO and Co-Chairman of the Executive Committee

Jeroen Vangindertael

Investment Manager

9 past transactions

Medikabazaar

Series D in 2022
medikabazaar is a India’s pioneering and largest B2B online marketplace helping healthcare and other medical establishments in the procurement of medical supplies. We disrupted the medical supply market and leveled the playing field by launching a large-scale digital platform in 2015. With a catalog of more than 100,000 products, Medikabazaar is a single contact for purchase of medical supplies. Medikabazaar’s online platform cuts across geographical distances and enables the medical institutions in tier 2, 3 cities and remote locations in India to get quality medical supplies at competitive prices with the doorstep delivery. With its vast distribution setup, Medikabazaar aims to make last mile delivery of medical supplies available to every pin-code across India. We are presently serving 15,000+ Medical Centers; 80,000+ independent doctors and clinics across India for their regular medical supplies. We started from a one-room office in Mumbai, now we have 6 state-of-the-art regional offices and fulfillment centers spread across India. Our recent achievement includes National Icon Award 2018 for being India’s largest marketplace of medical equipment & devices.

Medikabazaar

Series C in 2021
medikabazaar is a India’s pioneering and largest B2B online marketplace helping healthcare and other medical establishments in the procurement of medical supplies. We disrupted the medical supply market and leveled the playing field by launching a large-scale digital platform in 2015. With a catalog of more than 100,000 products, Medikabazaar is a single contact for purchase of medical supplies. Medikabazaar’s online platform cuts across geographical distances and enables the medical institutions in tier 2, 3 cities and remote locations in India to get quality medical supplies at competitive prices with the doorstep delivery. With its vast distribution setup, Medikabazaar aims to make last mile delivery of medical supplies available to every pin-code across India. We are presently serving 15,000+ Medical Centers; 80,000+ independent doctors and clinics across India for their regular medical supplies. We started from a one-room office in Mumbai, now we have 6 state-of-the-art regional offices and fulfillment centers spread across India. Our recent achievement includes National Icon Award 2018 for being India’s largest marketplace of medical equipment & devices.

Medikabazaar

Series B in 2020
medikabazaar is a India’s pioneering and largest B2B online marketplace helping healthcare and other medical establishments in the procurement of medical supplies. We disrupted the medical supply market and leveled the playing field by launching a large-scale digital platform in 2015. With a catalog of more than 100,000 products, Medikabazaar is a single contact for purchase of medical supplies. Medikabazaar’s online platform cuts across geographical distances and enables the medical institutions in tier 2, 3 cities and remote locations in India to get quality medical supplies at competitive prices with the doorstep delivery. With its vast distribution setup, Medikabazaar aims to make last mile delivery of medical supplies available to every pin-code across India. We are presently serving 15,000+ Medical Centers; 80,000+ independent doctors and clinics across India for their regular medical supplies. We started from a one-room office in Mumbai, now we have 6 state-of-the-art regional offices and fulfillment centers spread across India. Our recent achievement includes National Icon Award 2018 for being India’s largest marketplace of medical equipment & devices.

MRM Health

Series A in 2020
MRM Health NV is a biopharmaceutical company based in Ghent, Belgium, specializing in the development of microbiome-based therapeutics targeting metabolic diseases. Founded in early 2020 as a subsidiary of MRM Technologies, the company collaborates with the Flemish Institute of Biotechnology (VIB) to translate scientific research into practical applications. MRM Health is focused on creating innovative treatments, including MH002, a drug designed for Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), which encompasses conditions such as Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn's disease. Through its research and development efforts, MRM Health aims to leverage the potential of the human microbiome to address unmet medical needs.

OncoDNA

Series B in 2020
OncoDNA SA is a Belgium-based company specializing in precision medicine for cancer treatment and genetic diseases. Founded in 2012, it leverages over 60 years of expertise in medical diagnostics, particularly in DNA sequencing and oncology analyses. The company offers a range of solutions, including OncoDEEP, a comprehensive theranostics tool for solid tumors that integrates DNA, RNA, and protein analysis to assist oncologists in making informed treatment decisions. Additionally, OncoDEEP&TRACE allows for the profiling of both solid and liquid biopsies, while OncoTRACE provides a personalized, non-invasive blood test for monitoring tumor progression and treatment efficacy. OncoSHARE facilitates collaboration among patients, oncologists, and the oncology community by streamlining sample management and data sharing. OncoDNA distributes its products both locally in Belgium and globally, supporting clinical guidance and research in oncology and genetic disorders.

Medikabazaar

Series B in 2019
medikabazaar is a India’s pioneering and largest B2B online marketplace helping healthcare and other medical establishments in the procurement of medical supplies. We disrupted the medical supply market and leveled the playing field by launching a large-scale digital platform in 2015. With a catalog of more than 100,000 products, Medikabazaar is a single contact for purchase of medical supplies. Medikabazaar’s online platform cuts across geographical distances and enables the medical institutions in tier 2, 3 cities and remote locations in India to get quality medical supplies at competitive prices with the doorstep delivery. With its vast distribution setup, Medikabazaar aims to make last mile delivery of medical supplies available to every pin-code across India. We are presently serving 15,000+ Medical Centers; 80,000+ independent doctors and clinics across India for their regular medical supplies. We started from a one-room office in Mumbai, now we have 6 state-of-the-art regional offices and fulfillment centers spread across India. Our recent achievement includes National Icon Award 2018 for being India’s largest marketplace of medical equipment & devices.

Biotalys

Series C in 2019
Biotalys is a green biotech company that employs its proprietary Agrobody technology platform to develop crop protection products. The company develops a new generation of protein-based biocontrol solutions, shaping the future of sustainable and safe food supply. Biotalys' unique protein-based biocontrols combine the high-performance characteristics of chemicals with the clean safety profile of biologicals, making them ideal crop protection agents for both pre- and post-harvest applications. It was incorporated in 2012 and is based in Ghent, Belgium.

Biolectric

Acquisition in 2019
Biolectric BV, founded in 2011 and based in Temse, Belgium, specializes in the ownership, operation, and installation of biogas power plants. The company focuses on generating sustainable energy solutions that align supply with demand, thereby contributing to efficient energy management. As of February 2019, Biolectric operates as a subsidiary of Ackermans & Van Haaren NV.

OncoDNA

Series A in 2016
OncoDNA SA is a Belgium-based company specializing in precision medicine for cancer treatment and genetic diseases. Founded in 2012, it leverages over 60 years of expertise in medical diagnostics, particularly in DNA sequencing and oncology analyses. The company offers a range of solutions, including OncoDEEP, a comprehensive theranostics tool for solid tumors that integrates DNA, RNA, and protein analysis to assist oncologists in making informed treatment decisions. Additionally, OncoDEEP&TRACE allows for the profiling of both solid and liquid biopsies, while OncoTRACE provides a personalized, non-invasive blood test for monitoring tumor progression and treatment efficacy. OncoSHARE facilitates collaboration among patients, oncologists, and the oncology community by streamlining sample management and data sharing. OncoDNA distributes its products both locally in Belgium and globally, supporting clinical guidance and research in oncology and genetic disorders.
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