Succession Fund

What is Succession Fund?

Succession Fund, named Gimv on their website, is an established European investment company headquartered at Promenadeplatz 12, Munich, DE-80333, Germany. With a history spanning over four decades, Gimv is a venture capital fund specializing in equity investments, particularly in early-stage companies.

They have carved a niche in sectors including Business Solutions, Hardware (& Manufacturing), and Logistics (& Distribution), among others. Gimv states that growth is part of their DNA, as highlighted by their CEO, Koen Dejonckheere.

They focus on partnering with entrepreneurial and innovative companies and are engaged in five investment platforms driven by societal issues such as digitalization & automation, electrification & energy efficiency, sustainable food & wellbeing, and healthcare. The platforms are Consumer, Healthcare, Life Sciences, Smart Industries, and Sustainable Cities.

Gimv's investment criteria lean towards ambitious and innovative companies with solid market positions and strong growth potential, preferring small to medium-sized firms with capital requirements of up to EUR 150 million and strong management teams. Their geographical interest is centered around companies headquartered in the Benelux region, France, or DACH countries. Gimv's current portfolio encompasses around 60 companies with a combined turnover of roughly EUR 4.0 billion, supporting more than 20,000 professionals across their portfolio entities.

They operate as an active shareholder, heavily engaged, and provide specialized and experienced investment teams while emphasizing flexibility and continuous attention to sustainability. The company flaunts a solid balance sheet and adopts a long-term approach with their patient capital strategy.

Gimv commits to sustainable value creation, building partnerships that foster successful growth ventures and positioning itself as a key player in the venture capital landscape in Europe.