Brussels, Belgium – November 22, 2024
Scaleup Flanders, Belgium's leading program dedicated to accelerating the growth of tech-driven scale-ups, is excited to announce a new strategic partnership with PMV (Participatiemaatschappij Vlaanderen), the investment company committed to shaping the economic future of Flanders. This collaboration aims to provide Flemish scaleups with robust support in financing and growth, positioning them for success both locally and internationally.
Organized by Agoria, Vlerick Business School, Sirris and VITO and supported by Flanders Innovation & Entrepreneurship (VLAIO), Scaleup Flanders has been pivotal in supporting hundreds of scale-ups through its diverse offerings of masterclasses, events, individualized coaching and international missions. The program focuses on helping companies overcome challenges in internal scaling, global expansion, funding and sourcing top-tier talent, among others.
By combining Scaleup Flanders' extensive network within the Flemish tech ecosystem with PMV's financial expertise and resources, this partnership ensures that scaleups have access to tailor-made financial solutions necessary for sustainable growth. PMV not only supports young startups but is also a crucial partner in providing follow-up investments for scaleups, acting as a VC to fuel their continued expansion.
"This partnership marks an important milestone in our mission to help Flemish scaleups realize their full potential. PMV's experience in providing growth capital, venture capital, and tailor-made financial solutions offers our participants the resources and strategic expertise needed to scale sustainably and compete on a global stage", commented Frederik Tibau, Program Manager at Scaleup Flanders.
"The collaboration between Scaleup Flanders and PMV forms a unique synergy that accelerates the growth trajectory of Flemish scaleups. By combining the tailored coaching and expertise of Scaleup Flanders with the financial strength and long-term vision of PMV, this partnership lays the foundation for a strong ecosystem that transforms scale-up potential into sustainable growth and stimulates innovation within the Flemish economy", said Roald Borré, Executive Committee Member - Equity Investments at PMV.
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Flemish scaleups eager to maximize their growth potential and leverage the comprehensive support and financial expertise offered by this partnership are invited to learn more at www.scaleupflanders.com.
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About Scaleup Flanders
Scaleup Flanders is a collaborative initiative organized by Agoria, Vlerick Business School, Sirris, and VITO, with support from Flanders Innovation & Entrepreneurship (VLAIO). Dedicated to accelerating the growth of tech-driven scaleups, the program offers masterclasses, events, personalized coaching, and international missions. Scaleup Flanders focuses on overcoming challenges in scaling operations, global expansion, funding, and talent acquisition, having supported hundreds of companies in achieving sustainable growth.
About PMV
The Flemish investment company PMV is shaping the future of the Flemish economy. PMV finances promising companies from their early start, through to growth and internationalisation. PMV offers tailor-made financial tailored solutions to all entrepreneurs with a good business plan and a strong management team. It does so with capital, loans and guarantees. In addition, it realises, with and for the government, and other partners, projects that are are important for prosperity and well-being in Flanders. PMV has a portfolio with 1.8 billion euros under management. More information via www.pmv.eu.
For more information, please contact:
Frederik Tibau, Program Manager, Scaleup Flanders
• Email: frederik.tibau@agoria.be
• Phone: +32 497 25 56 01
Frank Kindt, Spokesperson, PMV
• Email: Frank.kindt@pmv.eu
• Phone: +32 472 42 07 90
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