Success stories

Growth capital for Accent Jobs for People

" In the pursuit of Accent’s ambitions, Gimv’s international network has proven to be a major asset."

Next to its buyout activities, Gimv is meeting the increased demand of Belgian companies for growth capital. Accent Jobs for People is an attractive example.

In 2006, Gimv became a minority shareholder (33.33%) in this fast-growing Belgian staffing agency. Accent Jobs for People was founded in 1995. In just over ten years this dynamic company has gained a strong position on the Belgian temporary employment market.

In 2006, almost 300 employees achieved a turnover of over EUR 92 million, making Accent undoubtedly one of Belgium’s top 10 staffing agencies. Accent distinguishes itself on the temping agency market not only by the care with which it selects candidates and its extensive services, but also by its employees’ levels of training.

For several years, Accent has been classified as one of Belgium’s five best employers. Accent Jobs for People wants to tap Gimv’s experience for further growth in Belgium and international expansion into the Netherlands and France. In the pursuit of these ambitions, Gimv’s international network has proven to be a major asset.