Karsten Verhaegen

Saffelberg Investments

Saffelberg Investments is an independent investment company with a 300 million EUR capital base. We focus on long term investments by taking substantial minorities in fast-growing ventures through risk-bearing capital. Active across the globe, we participate in corporations operating in diverse sectors through equity and/or mezzanine financing. In recent years Artifical Intelligence,  Internet-of-Things and Life Sciences have become key focus areas. Saffelberg Investments aims to accelerate company growth, create value and provide better returns to entrepreneurs and all stakeholders. Therefore, we not only offer capital, but also executive support, valuable expertise in many areas.   We offer both early stage venture capital and later stage private equity. As of June 2020, Saffelberg Investments has invested in 35 portfolio companies, with a combined turnover of more than 1 billion EUR, employing some 3500 staff. Saffelberg Investments was founded by Belgian entrepreneur Jos Sluys after the successful merger of ARINSO International with Northgate Informations Systems in 2007. NorthgateArinso (NGA) became a global market leader in HR Services & Technology with revenues of 700 million euro. Saffelberg Investments has a long term investment vision and is willing to consider investments in a broad range of sectors and applications. If your business plan has solid potential, we'll take a close look at it. We base our investment decision on an elaborate financial audit and only after having studied your market and business model from various angles. Saffelberg Investments helps companies realise their maximum potential by offering them both financial resources and management expertise. We make investments in companies with the following profile: - Companies based in Europe or with a strong European tie - A business model with strong growth potential - Potential to become a market leader - Strong entrepreneurial leadership