Vectis

Name

Vectis

Legal name

Vectis Partners CVBA

Website

https://vectispe.be

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Aalter

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, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Private equity fund management: Vectis operates as an independent private equity fund managing EUR 200 million across 5 funds. The fund invests patient capital in healthy Belgian SMEs, providing financial and active support. Revenue is generated through returns on investments in portfolio companies, including capital gains on exits and potentially dividend income. The firm is structured as Vectis Partners CVBA.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Vectis is an independent private equity fund manager that invests patient buy-out and growth capital in healthy Belgian SMEs with EBITDA between EUR 1 and EUR 8 million. It manages EUR 200 million across five successive funds, supports portfolio companies with strategic guidance, board participation, management team expansion, M&A execution, and a buy-and-build consolidation strategy (frequently paired with cross-border expansion into the Netherlands).

Product overview

Vectis Private Equity is an independent Belgian private equity fund management company that does not offer software products or technology services. Rather, it provides investment management services including buy-out financing and growth capital to Belgian SMEs with EBITDA between EUR 1-8 million. The firm manages approximately EUR 200 million across five funds and actively supports portfolio companies with strategic guidance, management team expansion, and acquisition support through a buy-and-build strategy.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Vectis Private Equity Fund V Successor flagship private equity fund (Vectis V) targeting Belgian SMEs with EBITDA between EUR 2-8 million; subscribed by institutional and private investors, deployed for buyout and growth capital investments.
• Buy-out capital for Belgian SMEs Equity capital for buy-out transactions (majority stakes) in healthy Belgian SMEs with EBITDA between EUR 1-8 million, frequently structured in partnership with current shareholders and management.
• Growth capital for Belgian SMEs Minority or majority growth equity capital to support expansion of established Belgian SMEs with EBITDA between EUR 1-8 million and a clear growth ambition.
• Active portfolio company support (buy-and-build) Active equity-partner support for portfolio companies, including acting as financial director and strategic sounding board, management team expansion, strategic issue resolution, M&A structuring, and execution of buy-and-build consolidation strategies targeting cross-border (Dutch) expansion.
• MBO / MBI equity partnership service Equity capital partnership for management buy-out (MBO) and management buy-in (MBI) transactions, supporting management teams in acquiring the companies they currently work in or pursuing platforms where they have deep operating expertise.

Quantifiable outcome

• Portfolio companies realize approximately 20% annual growth in their businesses, organically and/or through acquisitions.
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered major and minor.

• Arxior PartnersmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2024Vectis and Arxior Partners jointly acquired Van Moer from Dutch Wagram Equity Partners. Vectis and Arxior jointly acquired a majority stake, with the existing CEO retaining a minority stake. They plan strategic investments in new technologies and expansion into new markets, initiating a buy-and-build program.
• Kenny Van Riel (CEO of Van Moer)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2024CEO Kenny Van Riel retains a minority stake in Van Moer alongside Vectis and Arxior Partners after the acquisition from Wagram Equity Partners.
• D2E (Down2Earth)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2022Vectis Private Equity and D2E (Down2Earth) together acquired a stake in Water Is Life Group (WILG). Both partners support the company's international growth ambitions. The management team remains on board and reinvests alongside the two PE partners.
• Laurent Sintobin / EssefminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2022Laurent Sintobin of Essef initiated the formation of the Salubris cleaning distribution group, acquiring Salubris and integrating Igepa Cleaning. Vectis led the merger and invested in the share capital of Salubris.
• Management/MBO/MBI candidatesminorOthersVectis is open to discussions with management teams seeking an equity partner for MBO (management buyout) or MBI (management buy-in) transactions. The firm supports management teams in acquiring companies they currently work in or in sectors where they have extensive management experience.
• AsamcominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVD Pro Group is part of purchasing group Asamco, enabling group purchasing power and synergies across technical trade members.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Gimv: Listed Belgian private equity firm (Euronext) with ~EUR 2B AUM investing across growth and buyout stages. Overlaps with Vectis in Belgian SME buy-and-build, but at significantly larger scale and broader sector mandate; serves as a benchmark incumbent in the Belgian PE ecosystem.

Direct peers

• Sofindev: Belgian private equity firm focused on majority stakes in profitable SMEs, with a similar Belgian-centric, hands-on approach and comparable EBITDA investment range. One of the closest direct competitors to Vectis for Belgian SME buy-out deals.
• Vendis Capital: Belgian private equity firm investing in Belgian SMEs with a buy-and-build strategy targeting growth-oriented entrepreneurs. Directly comparable in geography, deal size, and value-creation approach to Vectis.
• M80 Capital Partners: Belgian mid-market private equity firm with comparable AUM size and Belgian SME focus. Pursues buy-and-build platforms in the same addressable segment as Vectis.
• Waterland Private Equity: Benelux-headquartered mid-market PE firm running buy-and-build platforms across the Netherlands, Belgium, and DACH. Directly comparable on buy-and-build execution model and SME check size, with a broader geographic footprint than Vectis.
• Bencis Capital Partners: Benelux-focused mid-market PE firm investing in established SMEs with growth ambitions. Overlaps with Vectis on Belgian SME buyouts and growth capital, though typically at larger check sizes and with Netherlands-led deal flow.
• A Capital: Belgian PE firm providing growth and buyout capital to Belgian SMEs with active operational support. Direct competitor for similar entrepreneurs and management teams in Belgium.
• Syntegra Capital: Belgian private equity firm investing in SMEs and mid-market companies with growth or succession-driven capital needs. Comparable on Belgian SME focus and active support model.
• IK Partners: European mid-market PE firm (pan-European footprint with Benelux presence) investing in SME buyouts and buy-and-build platforms. Comparable on deal size, strategy, and active support approach, though at significantly larger fund size.

Others

• PMV (ParticipatieMaatschappij Vlaanderen): Flemish regional investment company that is both an LP in Vectis funds and a direct investor in Flemish SMEs. Comparable as an ecosystem participant and capital partner, though its mandate and scale differ from a pure private equity sponsor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments1 record

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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