Innovation Fund sa/nv

What is Innovation Fund sa/nv?

Innovation Fund sa/nv, also known as Creafund, is a sector-agnostic evergreen holding based in Sint-Martens-Latem, Belgium, with a focus on long-term growth financing and buy-out capital, such as management buy-out (MBO) or management buy-in (MBI), in order to support mature companies with their geographical or vertical expansion ambitions.

Since its inception in early 2001, Creafund has supported over 30 companies through their growth phases, amassing extensive expertise and building a substantial network.

Their investment approach distinguishes them as an actively involved and committed partner, fostering long-term growth and entrepreneurship in their portfolio companies. Creafund targets mature companies with sustainable business models that offer innovative products, technologies, or are positioned in sectors presenting consolidation opportunities. With assets under management of 26 million euros, the firm invests between 1 million and 20.5 million euros in industries such as BioTech, CleanTech, Material Science, and Life Sciences.

They specialize in expansion, MBO/LBO, and consolidation, demonstrating their dedication to sustainable industrial investment that intends to foster growth in ambitious small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Aligning with contemporary ethical stances, Creafund also emphasizes sustainability and an ESG policy, indicating their commitment to responsible investment practices.

Their approach to investment is predicated on generating conditions conducive to robust growth trajectories for the companies in their portfolio.