BIP
BIP Investment Partners S.A. is a private equity and venture capital firm headquartered in Luxembourg, specializing in growth capital and buyouts. Established in 2000, the firm focuses on investing in the development and expansion stages of companies, particularly in sectors such as telecommunications, media, technology, healthcare, and consumer services. BIP targets investments in Luxembourg and the surrounding Grande Region, which includes parts of Germany, France, Austria, the Netherlands, Switzerland, and Belgium. The firm typically invests between €10 million and €25 million, aiming to take either minority or majority stakes and often seeks board representation in its portfolio companies. BIP plans to exit its investments within five to seven years through various means, including public offerings or sales. Additionally, the firm offers both equity and debt financing options, including ordinary shares and convertible bonds.
Simpleshow is a leading platform specializing in digital products and services focused on explainer videos. The company aims to simplify modern communication, enabling users to clarify complex topics effectively. Its SaaS solution, the simpleshow video maker, utilizes artificial intelligence to assist users in creating professional explainer videos with ease. This innovative tool is backed by extensive experience in video and eLearning production, available in over 50 languages. Simpleshow has established a strong presence with offices in several major cities worldwide, including Berlin, Luxembourg, London, Zurich, Miami, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Tokyo. The company is recognized by large international organizations as a reliable partner for delivering clear and concise explanations.
Mercateo AG develops and operates an e-procurement platform that enables businesses to market their solutions to other businesses. The company handles office products including office furniture, computer hardware and software, workshop equipment, and telecommunications devices. It serves small and medium-sized enterprises. Mercateo AG was founded in 1999 and is based in Munich, Germany.
arwe Group offering our professional services to automotive manufacturers, car dealers, car rental companies, leasing companies and car sharing providers.
lfbr Beteiligungsverwaltungs GmbH provides routine and specialty laboratory testing services. The company was founded in 2013 and is based in provides routine and specialty laboratory testing services. The company was founded in 2013 and is based in Vienna, Austria. provides routine and specialty laboratory testing services. The company was founded in 2013 and is based in Vienna, Austria.
Utimaco, based in Aachen, Germany, is a prominent global provider of cybersecurity solutions, specializing in hardware-based security appliances and compliance software. Established in 1983, the company has developed a strong reputation for its Hardware Security Modules and compliance solutions that cater to telecommunication regulations, including lawful interception and data retention. As a leader in its field, Utimaco serves a diverse clientele that includes telecommunications providers, government entities, and corporations worldwide. The company emphasizes protecting data, identities, and critical infrastructures from cyber threats through its advanced cybersecurity offerings, which include on-premises security modules, key management services, and data intelligence solutions. With a commitment to high security, recognized product quality, user-friendly software, and excellent support, Utimaco is dedicated to fostering trust and reliability in its technology, all backed by numerous certified IT security standards.
Socotec is a global provider of services to businesses and local authorities, contributing to the optimisation of their performance by controlling the risks inherent in their activities
KeyDrive S.A. operates as a holding company and through its subsidiaries offers, domain registration, monetization, and aftermarket services. The company was incorporated in 2010 and is based in Luxembourg City, Luxembourg. As of August 2, 2018, KeyDrive S.A. operates as a subsidiary of CentralNic Group Plc.
The Euromac2 group is a leader in the construction of low-energy homes. For more than 30 years, he has designed and manufactured particularly innovative systems for the construction of individual houses or buildings. These products, originally intended for a targeted clientele of precursors, allow to build to the strictest insulation standards (Low Consumption Building) provided by the new European regulations and those resulting from the Grenelle de l'environnement.
Escaux s.a provides IP-telephony and unified communication solutions for corporate, stock quoted, and public companies in Europe and internationally. Its solutions are used to communicate with devices and integrate with IT software environments. The company also provides integrated services for the deployment of communication solutions. It offers its solutions through channel partners and service providers. Escaux s.a was founded in 2003 and is based in Wavre, Belgium.
Green Vision Systems, Ltd. specializes in the research, development, manufacture, marketing, and sale of hyper-spectral imaging (HSI) equipment and software, primarily serving the homeland security and environmental monitoring sectors. The company focuses on creating advanced online monitoring and detection systems for remote sensing and particulate matter analysis. Its product lineup includes the HyperEye-ID/OD, which employs automatic target recognition technology, and the FIPA-20, a Fluorescence Chemical Imaging Particle Analyzer designed for analyzing fluorescence-sensitive particulate matter. Additionally, Green Vision Systems offers the HSIS-FRN for banknote detection, the CMS-20 controlled microscope, and the HLS-20 laboratory halogen light source. Founded in 1996 and based in Tel Aviv, Israel, the company aims to revolutionize the tracking of biochemical contamination sources, such as urban air pollution, by significantly reducing analysis time from days or weeks to mere hours. Green Vision Systems has initiated large-scale projects with clients and partners across Europe, Singapore, and the USA.
Private Equity Round in 2008
EuroDNS is one of the market leaders in the domain name industry. We offer an easy domain name registration process, an intuitive and multilingual interface, over 800 domain extensions and a range of reliable products and services to help companies and individuals maximise their online presence.
Semplice Energy provides a range of clean technology solutions in the UK including consulting, design and systems integration to help businesses reduce their energy usage.
Movetis NV, a pharmaceutical company, focuses on the discovery, development, and commercialization of drugs for the treatment of diseases in the gastrointestinal (GI) area. Its products address GI disorders, such as severe chronic constipation, ascites, paediatric reflux, as well as severe forms of GI motility disorders, including refractory gastro-oesophageal reflux disease. The company's lead product, Resolor, is used for the symptomatic treatment of chronic constipation in women. Resolor is also tested for chronic constipation in males and children, as well as opioid-induced constipation and post operative ileus. Its products also include M0002, which is in Phase II trials to treat ascites, an accumulation of fluid caused by liver malfunction; and M0003 that is entering Phase II development for symptomatic treatment of heartburn and regurgitation in patient's refractory to PPIs, and pediatric reflux. In addition, the company also has two prioritized compounds out of its preclinical portfolio, M0014 and M0012, and two compound libraries. It has partnership agreements with the universities of Ghent, Leuven, and Rotterdam. The company was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Turnhout, Belgium.
XDC S.A. operates as a Pan-European digital cinema service company. It manages operations for the deployment of digital cinema systems in theatres; and prepares and delivers digital content, which is distributed in cinemas, as well as manufactures digital cinema products, including servers, theatre management systems, projections systems, and central libraries. The company's products include CineStore Systems, a suite of digital cinema solutions; The CineStore Solo G3, a hybrid digital cinema server that offer JPEG 2000 and MPEG-2 play-back capabilities; The CineStore Audi, a device, which provides digital to analogue conversion, external analogue audio source inputs, and signal isolation; The CineStore Plaza, a hardware and software suite that enables its users to manage a cinema multiplex from a single point, as well as 3D digital cinema. XDC S.A. also provides digital content lab for the whole production, post-production, and distribution chain, as well as to synchronize various sounds and subtitle versions on the master; key management and archiving; network operations centre, which includes a spare parts logistical strategy centre and a NOC equipment centre; and XDC Entertainment, a content delivery platform to alternative content distributors/providers. The company was founded in 2004 and is based in Liège, Belgium with additional offices in Belgium, Germany, Spain, and France.
IQ-EQ, a leading Investor Service group employing 2,450+ people across 23 jurisdictions worldwide. We bring together that rare combination of global expertise with a deep understanding of the needs of our clients. We have the know how and the know you to deliver for our clients - fund managers, global companies, family offices and private clients.IQ-EQ was a leading multi-jurisdictional provider of financial services in Europe and beyond.In March 2019, SGG rebranded alongside First Names Group, Augentius, Iyer Practice.