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Cobepa, established in 1957, is a Brussels-based, independently owned investment company with a net worth of EUR 1.8 billion. It specializes in private equity, investing in businesses within the business products and services, manufacturing, and industrial sectors across the United States and Europe. Cobepa's success is driven by its skilled investment team, flexible investment approach, and long-term investment horizon, enabling it to support and grow its portfolio companies in partnership with their management and other shareholders. The company's core values include respecting commitments, transparency, integrity, and independence.

Aladom is a web portal that connects individuals seeking home services with providers in various fields. Launched in France in 2008, it offers a platform where users can find and hire services across more than 70 categories, including childcare, personal assistance, tutoring, and cleaning. With over 85,000 classified advertisements, Aladom facilitates the recruitment process for both service seekers and providers. The platform expanded its reach in 2011 by entering the German and Belgian markets, followed by a presence in the USA and Spain in 2012. This comprehensive service network allows clients to effectively meet their daily needs through a user-friendly interface.

Dust Mobile is a mobile operator based in Brussels, Belgium, specializing in cyber security solutions for voice, text, and data communications. Established in 2017, the company focuses on protecting its clients from threats associated with cellular network signaling protocols across various technologies, including 2G, 3G, 4G LTE, and 5G. Dust Mobile offers comprehensive services that include encryption for voice, SMS, and data communications, as well as cyber security for mobile networks and transmission. Its mission is to provide secure and resilient mobile communication services to businesses, critical operations, and organizations worldwide, especially for individuals and connected devices that are vulnerable to cyber-attacks. Founded by a team with extensive expertise in defense, security, electronic warfare, and telecommunications, Dust Mobile aims to defend critical communications against an evolving landscape of cyber threats.

Algonquin SA, founded in 1998 and based in Brussels, Belgium, specializes in the investment, ownership, operation, and franchising of hotels across Europe. The company manages a portfolio of 43 hotel assets, offering over 7,500 rooms with an estimated value of €1.8 billion. Approximately half of these hotels operate under Algonquin's own brands or well-known international franchises, while the remainder is managed through agreements with major international operators. Algonquin distinguishes itself by actively engaging in hotel operations, providing expertise in both daily management tasks and real estate matters. This dual role allows Algonquin to optimize operational efficiency and enhance the value of its properties, making it an attractive partner for institutional investors, family offices, and private equity firms seeking to collaborate in dedicated investment vehicles.

English Attack is a Web 2.0, entertainment-driven English language learning Entertainment Learning was created to bring leverage the power of digital entertainment to transform the way people learn. Its flagship service, English Attack! (www.english-attack.com) creates true innovation in the $35 billion market for English language learning via a 100% entertainment-driven approach to helping learners increase and enhance their exposure to, and use of, the language. It achieves this via interactive lessons based on clips from blockbuster movies, hit TV series, and television news reports; chart-topping music videos; professionally produced casual games; visual dictionaries; and a global social network of learners of English. Entertainment Learning was founded by experienced digital entertainment executives Paul Maglione and Frederic Tibout, who launched English Attack! commercially in 2012 after the service had won or been a finalist in several French and European startup competitions including Plugg Brussels, The Next Web Amsterdam, and Seedcamp Paris.

Palettes Gestion Services SAS, founded in 1993 and based in Saint-Etienne-du-Rouvray, France, specializes in manufacturing and selling a diverse range of pallets and packaging solutions. The company produces various types of wooden pallets, including standard, custom-built, CP, and VMF pallets, as well as box pallets designed for transporting small or irregularly shaped products. In addition to wooden products, Palettes Gestion Services offers plastic pallets, including standard and recycled options, and metal products such as pallets and boxes. The company also provides big bags for agricultural and industrial use, along with other supports like barristocks and racks. With additional locations in Morocco, Belgium, and Spain, Palettes Gestion Services serves a global customer base, engaging in activities such as buying, renting, and relocating pallets.