KBC

KBC Group NV, headquartered in Brussels, is a bank-insurance group that offers integrated financial services primarily to retail clients, private banking, and small to medium-sized enterprises. The company provides a wide range of products including demand deposits, savings accounts, home and mortgage loans, consumer finance, and SME funding. Additionally, KBC Group offers various insurance products, investment fund and asset management services, cash management, payments, trade finance, and corporate finance. As of December 31, 2019, KBC operated numerous branches across Belgium, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Bulgaria, and Ireland, serving customers through various channels, including agents and electronic platforms. KBC Private Equity, a division of KBC Group, focuses on providing development capital and financing for buy-outs in Belgium and Central and Eastern Europe, managing a diverse portfolio valued at over EUR 400 million. Founded in 1935 and rebranded in 2005, KBC Group continues to emphasize a long-term commitment to its investments and clients.

Kurt De Baenst

General Manager Investor Relations

Past deals in Belgium

ArtiQ

Seed Round in 2019
ArtiQ NV develops ArtiQ|PFT, an artificial intelligence-based medical software that helps doctors to diagnose, treat, and monitor respiratory problems. Its software automatically processes pulmonary function test data and generates a clinical report. ArtiQ NV was founded in 2019 and is based in Leuven, Belgium.

Joyn Belgium

Seed Round in 2017
Joyn Belgium operates a customer engagement platform that enhances the relationship between merchants and their customers. The platform allows users to utilize a loyalty card that enables them to earn rewards points while shopping at their preferred stores. Customers can redeem these points for various benefits, including discounts and prizes, fostering loyalty and repeat business. By integrating the efforts of numerous local merchants, Joyn provides a unified app that offers unique advantages to customers, encouraging them to return to participating businesses. This approach not only supports merchants in growing their customer base but also helps consumers discover valuable rewards and promotions from a diverse range of local retailers.

CitizenLab

Seed Round in 2016
CitizenLab NV is a civic engagement software company based in Brussels, Belgium, founded in 2015. The company offers a platform designed for city governments to enhance citizen participation in decision-making processes. Its features enable two-way communication between local authorities and residents, allowing citizens to propose and discuss ideas, vote on them, and provide feedback through polls and surveys. The platform also includes tools for city managers to visualize decision-making through timelines and maps, as well as analytics and reporting features to facilitate informed decision-making. By promoting transparency and collaboration, CitizenLab aims to make governance more democratic and effectively engage citizens in shaping their communities.

Pronota

Series C in 2012
Pronota NV is developing and commercialising first-in-class diagnostics for early detection of life-threatening conditions and unmet medical needs including heart failure, pre-eclampsia and sepsis. Pronota's non-invasive, validated, diagnostics are proprietary and focused on improving quality of care for patients. Backed by a solid base of investors including GIMV, LSP, KBC Private Equity and JJDC, and a wide network of renowned key opinion leaders, Pronota is committed to making a difference in diagnosis and personalized healthcare. Pronota NV was formerly known as Peakadilly NV and changed its name to Pronota NV in November 2006. The company was founded in 2004 and is based in Zwijnaarde, Belgium.

Pronota

Series B in 2009
Pronota NV is developing and commercialising first-in-class diagnostics for early detection of life-threatening conditions and unmet medical needs including heart failure, pre-eclampsia and sepsis. Pronota's non-invasive, validated, diagnostics are proprietary and focused on improving quality of care for patients. Backed by a solid base of investors including GIMV, LSP, KBC Private Equity and JJDC, and a wide network of renowned key opinion leaders, Pronota is committed to making a difference in diagnosis and personalized healthcare. Pronota NV was formerly known as Peakadilly NV and changed its name to Pronota NV in November 2006. The company was founded in 2004 and is based in Zwijnaarde, Belgium.

Aristo Music Technology

Venture Round in 2008
Aristo Music NV develops selection and distribution techniques and technologies for digital music and provides music related services. The company also develops various Internet applications, which include a Web radio that consists of a musical database. It serves catering, retail, business, leisure, and government markets. The company is based in Heverlee, Belgium.

Okapi Sciences

Series A in 2008
Okapi Sciences NV, a Belgium-based company with a proprietary pet therapeutics antiviral platform and five clinical/development stage candidates for treating important viral diseases. The strategic acquisition of Okapi further enhances Aratana's leadership position in pet therapeutics by bringing with it a unique combination of individuals, strong relationships with academic institutions, novel technologies and products, and favorable geographic location. Aratana plans to continue to advance the current Okapi pipeline of high value antiviral drugs, including its feline herpes and feline immunodeficiency virus franchises.

Movetis

Series A in 2007
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.

Ablynx

Series C in 2006
Ablynx NV is a clinical biopharmaceutical company based in Ghent, Belgium, that specializes in the discovery and development of Nanobodies, a novel class of therapeutic proteins derived from single-domain antibody fragments. The company focuses on addressing serious human diseases, including inflammation, hematology, oncology, and respiratory conditions. Ablynx has a diverse pipeline with approximately 25 projects, featuring five Nanobodies currently in clinical development. Notable clinical programs include caplacizumab for acquired thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura, ALX-0171 for respiratory syncytial virus infection, and Vobarilizumab for rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus. Other ongoing trials involve treatments for psoriasis, solid tumors, chronic kidney diseases, and bone-loss related disorders. Ablynx has established collaboration agreements with several major pharmaceutical companies to advance its research and development efforts. Founded in 2001, Ablynx was formerly known as MatchX and rebranded in 2002. The company operates as a subsidiary of Sanofi.

Pronota

Series A in 2006
Pronota NV is developing and commercialising first-in-class diagnostics for early detection of life-threatening conditions and unmet medical needs including heart failure, pre-eclampsia and sepsis. Pronota's non-invasive, validated, diagnostics are proprietary and focused on improving quality of care for patients. Backed by a solid base of investors including GIMV, LSP, KBC Private Equity and JJDC, and a wide network of renowned key opinion leaders, Pronota is committed to making a difference in diagnosis and personalized healthcare. Pronota NV was formerly known as Peakadilly NV and changed its name to Pronota NV in November 2006. The company was founded in 2004 and is based in Zwijnaarde, Belgium.

HSBC Dewaay S.A.

Acquisition in 2005
HSBC Dewaay SA is a privately held company offers private banking and trustee services. It services include cash management, discretionary portfolio management, and patrimonial advisory services.

Almanij NV

Acquisition in 2005
Almanij NV engages in banking, insurance, and investment activities; and the provision of specialized financial services.