Finindus

About The Fund

Finindus is a Belgium-based venture capital investment firm that specializes in providing early-stage and growth capital to companies within the fields of energy and material science, with expertise in investment management. They operate out of Zwijnaarde, Belgium, and have a keen interest in supporting high-growth prospects that stand to gain from their extensive network and deep understanding of materials. Their involvement is also strong in the commercial and industrial scales. They focus on investments where they can play a vital role through proactive and pragmatic support to ensure long-term value creation for all stakeholders. With a preference for co-investing alongside other investors who can offer complementary value, their strategies include expansion, management buyouts/leveraged buyouts (MBO/LBO), turnarounds, and dealing with special situations, spanning the early and seed stages of company growth. Their niche lies in backing outstanding entrepreneurial teams that capitalize on unique, relevant, and sustainable competitive advantages in considerable industrial markets. Stemming from its origins in the Flemish steel industry, Finindus possesses a profound affinity for steel and metal-related technologies. They are invested in the development of materials that provide high performance and functionality at a sustainable cost and minimal environmental impact. They pursue sustainable manufacturing endeavors focused on reducing environmental footprints through innovative technologies, aligning with their belief that manufacturing must be sustainable to progress. The embrace of Industry 4.0 reflects their commitment to digitalization, aiming to enhance industrial processes across safety, environmental impact, quality, efficiency, reliability, and durability metrics. With assets under management totaling around 100 million euros, Finindus offers financial investments ranging from 500,000 to 5 million euros. They have an established track record as a trusted venture capital partner, enabling smart and green industrial innovation, and are proactive in emerging realms such as advanced metal 3D printing for aerospace and defense, as exemplified by their investments in companies like Hyperheat, m4p material solutions, Fortius Metals, CorrosionRADAR, and Ventory.