Korys

What is Korys?

Korys is an entrepreneurial investment company founded by the Colruyt family, with an emphasis on creating a sustainable future. The firm invests as entrepreneurs and leverages their expertise and dedication for long-term success.

Korys originated from the vision to guide Colruyt Group as family shareholders while enhancing their impact as active investors. Their investment strategy zeroes in on forming meaningful, long-lasting relationships and partnerships, looking towards a future-focused on sustainability.

They operate with a focus on three main investment themes: supporting a Conscious Consumer, propelling the Energy Transition, and promoting Healthy Living.

By investing in direct participations, private equity funds, and liquid investments, they aim to create an ecosystem where companies strengthen each other towards a joint impact. Korys invests in conscious consumer businesses offering products and services that align with responsible social, environmental, or health practices.

In the Energy Transition space, they invest in renewable energy assets and tech innovations for a fossil-free economy. Their approach to Healthy Living involves investing in pioneers transforming scientific insights into impactful health products and services. The fund specializes in Expansion, Later Stage, and MBO/LBO investments with an expertise in Equity and Fund of Funds.

They seek opportunities mainly with growing, profitable businesses that share their passion for positive contributions to the challenges of human and planetary well-being. Korys typically invests between EUR 5 to 10 million and manages assets worth EUR 100 million.