Akiles

Akiles is a Belgian investment company established since 2019, focusing on supporting the growth of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) through management buy-in, buyout, venture capital, and growth capital investments. The firm primarily targets businesses operating in b2b, b2c, energy, financial services, materials & resources, and technology sectors across Europe.

Laurent Puissant Baeyens

Partner

Thierry François

Partner

Christophe Rousseaux

Managing Partner

Past deals in Belgium

Look&Fin

Venture Round in 2021
Look&Fin S.A., founded in 2012 and based in Brussels, Belgium, operates a crowdlending platform that facilitates financing for small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The company connects investors directly with entrepreneurs seeking funds, effectively eliminating intermediaries and providing an alternative to traditional loans and investment options. By organizing fundraising initiatives, Look&Fin enables SMEs to secure short to medium-term financing at lower costs while allowing investors to participate in revenue-sharing arrangements. This model limits the risk for investors and ensures that entrepreneurs retain full ownership of their projects, fostering a supportive environment for business growth and innovation.

Castelein Sealants

Private Equity Round in 2020
Castelein Sealants is a Belgian manufacturer specializing in airtight and watertight sealing solutions for facade and glazing projects. The company provides products and systems for glazing and structural glazing, including airtight foils, EPDM, PU foam, sealants, tapes, and foam tapes, as well as insulation and weathersealing components such as butyl films, anti-drum films, adhesive tapes, and fire-resistant materials. Its offerings cover airtight membranes, foam gaskets, and carrier systems used to create water barriers and achieve airtightness around windows and facades, addressing thermal and acoustic insulation challenges in construction projects. Founded in 2008 and based in Kapellen, Belgium.

Calltic

Series A in 2020
Calltic, founded in 2017 and based in Gent, Belgium, specializes in innovative fraud detection solutions for the telecom industry. The company employs advanced pattern recognition techniques to identify both on-net and off-net SIM boxes, providing a comprehensive approach to combat telecom fraud. By utilizing a single technology, Calltic enables its clients to swiftly and accurately detect fraudulent activities in international calls, significantly reducing the financial losses associated with such fraud. Through its unique offerings, Calltic aims to outperform traditional methods of call detail record profiling, positioning itself as a leader in the telco fraud prevention sector.
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