Vermec
Also known as Vermec NV
Family office of Michel Verhaeren and Brigitte Bogaert (Vermec NV, Vilvoorde-Peutie); invests own capital only, co-founding and backing Belgian sector consolidators.
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Family & background
- HEADQUARTERS
- Vilvoorde (Peutie), Belgium
- FOUNDED
- 2000
- OUTSIDE CAPITAL
- No — own capital only
Investment approach
- GEOGRAPHY
- BelgiumGlobal
- STAGES
- Growth
- ROUTES
- Companies (own capital)
- STRATEGIES
- Direct investmentsPrivate equityReal estate
Overview
Vermec NV, registered in Vilvoorde (Peutie) since December 2000, is the family office of Michel Verhaeren and Brigitte Bogaert and invests only its own capital, without outside investors. It positions itself as a partner in consolidating fragmented Belgian sectors, acting as an active minority shareholder that coaches management rather than taking control. Holdings listed on its site include the funeral group Sereni, the veterinary consolidator Nesto and the regulated real estate company SmartUnit, all three co-founded by Vermec, plus the restaurant concept Poule en Poulette. It also invests globally across regions, sectors and liquidity profiles.
Investment thesis
Patient, own-capital partner in consolidation of fragmented Belgian sectors facing succession, administrative and capital pressures; backs passionate entrepreneurs as an active, non-controlling shareholder with operational experience.
Holdings & investments (4)
- Real Estate & PropTech
- Consumer & E-commerce
- HealthTech
- Consumer & E-commerce
People
Frequently asked questions
Vermec is a single family office based in Vilvoorde (Peutie), Belgium, founded in 2000.
Vermec invests its own capital into companies. Its stated asset mix includes direct investments, private equity and real estate.
Vermec invests at Growth stage in Consumer & E-commerce, HealthTech and Real Estate & PropTech.
Key people at Vermec include Michel Verhaeren (Director (co-owner)) and Brigitte Bogaert (Director (co-owner)).
Vermec's holdings and investments include SmartUnit, Sereni, Nesto and Poule en Poulette.
No. Vermec invests its own capital and does not raise money from outside investors.