Gimv

What Gimv does

Gimv is a European private equity investment company headquartered in Antwerp, Belgium, listed on Euronext Brussels (ticker: GIMB) since June 1997 and founded in 1980. The firm operates across four sector-focused investment platforms — Consumer, Healthcare, Smart Industries, and Sustainable Cities — alongside an Anchor investment program for larger transactions. Gimv acquires majority stakes in ambitious, innovative small-to-medium-sized companies with capital requirements of EUR 20-100 million (platform) and EUR 50-400 million (Anchor, sweet spot EUR 100-200 million), primarily headquartered in the Benelux region, France, and DACH countries. As of mid-2026, Gimv manages a portfolio of approximately 63 companies with EUR 2.1 billion in portfolio value, EUR 5 billion combined portfolio turnover, and over 20,000 professionals working across portfolio companies. Gimv itself employs approximately 95 staff.

Gimv's business model is balance-sheet-driven private equity investing, not fund management. The firm deploys its own capital to acquire majority stakes, generates returns through capital appreciation, dividends, and exit gains (trade sales, IPOs, secondary transactions), and reinvests selectively alongside financial and strategic partners. Recent activity illustrates the model's mechanics: acquisitions of Alpine (hearing protection), Lupine (bike lights), Tibbloc (temporary energy rental), and Hemink (sustainable property maintenance); exits including ImCheck Therapeutics to Ipsen for EUR 350 million and Joolz to Bugaboo (with Gimv retaining a minority reinvestment alongside Mubadala Capital and Bain Capital). In January 2026, Gimv announced discontinuation of new life sciences investments after 45 years, refocusing on four core platforms. The shareholder structure features WorxInvest NV as the largest holder at 37.14% (13,672,016 shares), with approximately 62.86% free float on the public market.

Gimv is not a technology company; it does not offer APIs, software products, or proprietary technology platforms. Its go-to-market is direct origination and acquisition of mid-market companies in Benelux, France, and DACH, supported by specialized sector teams and a 45-year track record. Revenue mechanics depend on investment realization cycles — exits, fair value movements, and portfolio dividends — which produce variable annual results rather than recurring subscription revenue.

Name

Gimv

Legal name

Gimv NV

Website

https://gimv.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

10,001+ employees

Short description

Gimv is a European private equity investment company listed on Euronext Brussels, managing a EUR 2.1 billion portfolio of approximately 63 companies across four sector platforms (Consumer, Healthcare, Smart Industries, Sustainable Cities) plus an Anchor program, targeting mid-market companies in Benelux, France, and DACH countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Equity Investment

NAICS

All Other Financial Investment Activities (52399), Portfolio Management and Investment Advice (52394)

SIC

Investment Advice (6282), Security Brokers, Dealers & Flotation Companies (6211)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYFSANADAH

Infrastructure & Project Finance Private Debt

Financial & Insurance/Private Equity & Venture Capital/Private Credit / Direct Lending Funds

Keywords

• Private equity investing
• Growth capital investment
• Buyout investment
• Portfolio management services
• Venture growth investing

Headquarters

HQ city

Antwerp

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Investment Returns and Portfolio Management: Gimv generates returns through capital appreciation, dividends, and exit gains from its portfolio of 63 companies. The company manages a EUR 2.1 billion portfolio with approximately EUR 5 billion combined turnover from portfolio companies and more than 20,000 professionals working across the portfolio.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Gimv is a European investment company that acquires majority and minority equity stakes in ambitious, innovative small and medium-sized companies headquartered in Benelux, France, and DACH countries. It invests through four sector-focused platforms (Consumer, Healthcare, Smart Industries, and Sustainable Cities) with capital requirements of EUR 20–100 million, complemented by an Anchor program for larger EUR 50–400 million tickets combining long-term equity with private equity expertise.

Product overview

Gimv is a European private equity investment company listed on Euronext Brussels that manages a portfolio of around 60 companies across four sector-focused investment platforms: Consumer, Healthcare, Smart Industries, and Sustainable Cities. The company also offers an Anchor investment program for long-term equity investing. Gimv's portfolio companies include diverse businesses such as medical device companies (Spineart), ICT service providers (Cegeka), communication systems suppliers (Televic), temporary energy rental providers (Tibbloc), hearing protection brands (Alpine), sustainable renovation specialists (Hemink), technical installation companies (Fronnt, E.GRUPPE), infrastructure companies (Techinfra), and consulting firms (Projective Group). The combined portfolio generates approximately EUR 5 billion in turnover with over 20,000 employees.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Consumer Investment Platform Gimv's investment platform focused on the consumer sector, partnering with entrepreneurial companies in areas such as sustainable food, wellbeing, and consumer goods. Targets small to medium-sized companies with EUR 20–100 million capital requirements in Benelux, France, and DACH.
• Healthcare Investment Platform Gimv's investment platform focused on the healthcare sector, supporting innovative medical and healthcare companies including medical devices, biotech, and healthcare services. Targets small to medium-sized companies with EUR 20–100 million capital requirements in Benelux, France, and DACH.
• Smart Industries Investment Platform Gimv's investment platform focused on smart industries, investing in companies addressing digitalisation, automation, and advanced manufacturing solutions. Targets small to medium-sized companies with EUR 20–100 million capital requirements in Benelux, France, and DACH.
• Sustainable Cities Investment Platform Gimv's investment platform focused on sustainable cities, supporting companies in areas such as energy transition, sustainable infrastructure, and environmental solutions. Targets small to medium-sized companies with EUR 20–100 million capital requirements in Benelux, France, and DACH.
• Anchor Investments Program Gimv's long-term equity investment program combining private equity expertise with a long-term investment horizon. Targets companies with capital requirements of EUR 50 up to 400 million, with a sweet spot between EUR 100 and 200 million, headquartered in Benelux, France, and DACH.

Named customers8 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• BugaboocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 July 2025Global stroller market leader acquired Joolz from Gimv. Gimv reinvested minority stake in combined entity. Bugaboo-Joolz combination has 1,200 employees headquartered in Amsterdam.
• JoolzcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 July 2025Premium Dutch stroller brand acquired by Bugaboo. Combined with Bugaboo to form global house of complementary stroller brands with 1,200 employees.
• E.GRUPPEcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 July 2025Gimv portfolio company E.GRUPPE completed a merger with LET Group, a provider of electrical engineering solutions for industrial and energy customers. Combined entity has 365 employees across 11 locations.
• LET GroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerElectrical engineering solutions provider merged with E.GRUPPE to expand service portfolio and regional coverage in central and southern Germany.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• IK Partners: IK Partners (formerly IK Investment Partners) is a European mid-market PE firm with Benelux, DACH, and Nordic focus. Highly comparable to Gimv in terms of mid-market European PE strategy, geography, and ticket size range.
• 3i Group: 3i Group is a UK-listed private equity and venture capital firm with European focus. Comparable to Gimv as a publicly-listed European mid-market PE investor with similar sector-agnostic approach and similar ticket size range.
• Wendel: Wendel is a French-listed investment company with long-term holding strategy in industrial and service companies. Comparable to Gimv as a public European investment company with multi-sector portfolio and similar long-term capital approach (analogous to Gimv's Anchor program).
• Tikehau Capital: Tikehau Capital is a French-listed alternative asset manager with private equity, private debt, real estate, and capital markets strategies. Highly comparable to Gimv as a publicly-listed European mid-market PE/credit firm targeting similar geographies and capital ranges.
• Eurazeo: Eurazeo is a French-listed investment company with private equity, private debt, real estate, and infrastructure strategies. Directly comparable to Gimv as a public European PE firm with pan-European mid-market focus and similar diversified portfolio approach.

Broad incumbents

• CVC Capital Partners: CVC Capital Partners is a large European-headquartered PE firm with pan-European and global reach. Comparable to Gimv in terms of European PE focus, though substantially larger and more globally diversified after its 2024 IPO.
• Apax Partners: Apax Partners is a European-headquartered PE firm with pan-European mid-market focus across technology, services, and healthcare. Comparable to Gimv in terms of European PE strategy and sector overlap (Consumer, Healthcare, Smart Industries).
• EQT: EQT is a Swedish-listed global PE firm with extensive European presence including Life Sciences platform. Comparable to Gimv as a large European PE firm, though substantially larger scale and broader geographic reach; co-invested alongside Gimv in Exciva.
• Bridgepoint: Bridgepoint is a UK-based European mid-market PE firm with pan-European focus. Comparable to Gimv in terms of mid-market European PE strategy, though privately held and larger in scale than Gimv.
• BC Partners: BC Partners is a European PE firm with pan-European mid-to-large market focus. Comparable to Gimv as a European PE competitor targeting similar geographies, though typically larger ticket sizes and broader sector focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Gimv
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/gimvcorporate
• Facebookfacebook.com/gimvBE
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/32016

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A37 records

Investments198 records

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