Strategy

The Gimv-XL fund focuses on Flanders’ larger growth companies: companies with an enterprise value of EUR 75 to 750 million, a sound business model and the potential to expand from the Flemish market into the international market.

Gimv-XL takes both majority and minority stakes in these companies. The amount per investment can go up to EUR 100 million, in the form of equity or semi-equity. The fund takes a long-term approach: the investment horizon can be seven years and more.

This allows Gimv to create a long-term partnership by approaching its portfolio companies as a professional and experienced company builder, seeking to achieve value creation in cooperation with vigorous entrepreneurs. 

The Gimv-XL team subsequently helps its portfolio companies to develop and strengthen their market position by actively guiding them throughout their expansion, operational improvement and financial optimisation.