Kempen

Kempen & Co is a Dutch merchant bank established in 1903 and based in Amsterdam. The firm offers a range of financial services, including asset management, securities broking, and corporate finance. Its clientele encompasses institutional investors, companies, financial institutions, public institutions, foundations, and high-net-worth individuals. Kempen's corporate finance division specializes in mergers and acquisitions, capital market transactions, and debt advisory services, particularly within the European real estate, life sciences, and healthcare sectors.

Johan Cras

Managing Director of Kempen Capital Management

2 past transactions

Ablynx

Post in 2014
Ablynx is a biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering and developing Nanobodies®, a unique class of therapeutic proteins derived from single-domain antibody fragments. These Nanobodies are designed to treat serious human diseases, including inflammation, hematology, oncology, and pulmonary conditions. The company currently has around 25 projects in its pipeline, with five Nanobodies in clinical development. Ablynx's products aim to combine the advantages of conventional antibodies and small chemical molecules, offering patients innovative therapeutic options that can significantly impact society.

Pronota

Series B in 2010
Pronota NV is a Belgian company focused on developing and commercializing innovative diagnostics aimed at the early detection of life-threatening conditions and addressing unmet medical needs. Established in 2004 and based in Zwijnaarde, the company specializes in non-invasive, validated protein biomarker diagnostics. Its portfolio includes tests for conditions such as heart failure, pre-eclampsia, and sepsis, among others. Pronota is dedicated to enhancing patient care through its proprietary diagnostic solutions. The company benefits from a strong network of investors and key opinion leaders in the medical field, reflecting its commitment to advancing diagnosis and personalized healthcare. Pronota was previously known as Peakadilly NV until its name change in November 2006.
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