Korys is the name chosen by the Colruyt family for their investment structure. The name Korys is derived from the Latin word for hazelnut tree – Corylus - which is at the origin of the Colruyt name.
Our multi-disciplinary approach enables us to create a well-balanced, diversified portfolio of listed stocks and bonds, private equity funds, and direct participations in small and medium-sized companies.
Through our investments, we aim to make a positive impact on people and the planet, while generating attractive returns. A “three P” approach (People, Planet, Profit) forms the cornerstone of our investment strategy. We invest for the long term, as we realize that it takes time to achieve the sustainable impact we are aiming for.
We focus our investments in sectors in which we have built substantial expertise as a team: Cleantech, consumer goods & retail and life sciences.
Our multi-disciplinary approach enables us to create a well-balanced, diversified portfolio of listed stocks and bonds, private equity funds, and direct participations in small and medium-sized companies.
Through our investments, we aim to make a positive impact on people and the planet, while generating attractive returns. A “three P” approach (People, Planet, Profit) forms the cornerstone of our investment strategy. We invest for the long term, as we realize that it takes time to achieve the sustainable impact we are aiming for.
We focus our investments in sectors in which we have built substantial expertise as a team: Cleantech, consumer goods & retail and life sciences.
Location: Belgium, Flemish Brabant, Essenbeek
Employees: 11-50
Founded date: 2011
Investment Stage: Series B; Private Equity
Portfolio 42
| Date | Name | Website | Total Raised | Location |
| 23.07.2023 | Aphea.Bio | aphea.bio | $105.4M | Belgium, E... |
| 19.07.2023 | Sensorfact | sensorfact.nl | $46.87M | Argentina,... |
| 22.12.2022 | Virya Ener... | virya-energy.com | - | - |
| 27.10.2022 | Mablink Bi... | mablink.com | $34.97M | France, Au... |
| 15.09.2022 | SAHYADRI F... | sahyadrifarms.com | $40M | India, Mah... |
| 02.09.2022 | Ingrizo NV | ingrizo.com | - | Belgium, E... |
| 01.09.2022 | AstriVax | astrivax.com | $32.62M | Belgium, F... |
| 09.06.2022 | Trunkrs | trunkrs.nl | $16.09M | Netherland... |
| 04.04.2022 | CAIRDAC | cairdac.com | - | - |
| 12.03.2022 | SeqOne Gen... | seqone.com | $22.64M | France, Oc... |
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Mentions in press and media 16
| Date | Title | Description |
| 17.10.2024 | Mapping the Cosmos and Battling Wildfires: Two Frontiers of Innovation | In the vast expanse of the universe, two groundbreaking projects are reshaping our understanding of space and our planet. The Euclid space telescope is charting the cosmos, while OroraTech is fighting wildfires from above. Both endeavors sh... |
| 17.10.2024 | The Sky's the Limit: How Satellite Technology is Transforming Connectivity and Wildfire Management | In a world where connectivity is king, the automotive industry is gearing up for a revolution. Satellite technology is stepping into the spotlight, promising to bridge the gaps left by traditional cellular networks. The forecast is bright: ... |
| 16.10.2024 | Satellite wildfire detector OroraTech raises €25M Series B | OroraTech, a company using thermal satellites and AI to predict and prevent wildfires, has raised a €25M investment, backed by the European Circular Bioeconomy Fund (ECBF). The round was led by Korys, the European Circular Bioeconomy Fund (... |
| 23.05.2024 | Enifer's Groundbreaking Journey: A New Era in Mycoprotein Production | Enifer, a pioneering Finnish biotech startup, has recently made waves in the protein industry by securing an impressive €36 million in funding. This substantial investment is set to fuel the construction of a state-of-the-art mycoprotein fa... |
| 23.05.2024 | Finnish biotech Enifer secures €36 million to cope with the world’s soaring protein need | - |
| 09.09.2023 | Startup Showcase: Korys – Cultivating Sustainable Ventures with Purpose | In the picturesque town of Halle, Belgium, a remarkable startup is quietly making waves in the world of venture investments. Meet Korys, the brainchild of the Colruyt family, an investment structure with a mission deeply rooted in sustainab... |
| 19.07.2023 | Dutch climate-tech IoT scale-up Sensorfact raises €25 million | Dutch climate-tech IoT scale-up Sensorfact has raised a €25 million investment round which was led by Blume Equity and included support from existing investors FORWARD.one, Korys, and SET Ventures. Funds will fuel the expansion into new mar... |
| 12.07.2023 | Belgium-based Aphea.Bio secures €70M to advance in sustainable agriculture | Read this article in: Ghent-based Aphea.Bio, an agritech and portfolio company of the European Circular Bioeconomy Fund (ECBF), announced on Tuesday, July 11, that it has secured €70M in an oversubscribed Series C round of funding. This inv... |
| 09.06.2022 | Dutch parcel delivery startup Trunkrs raises €15M in Series B from Korys; aims to become market leader in Benelux | Trunkrs, the Netherlands-based startup offering same-day and next-day delivery to webshops, has raised €15M in a Series B funding round. The funding round was led by Korys, the Belgian investment company of the Colruyt family. The Series B ... |
| 01.01.2018 | What Happened in Plant-Based Protein in 2017? | The plant-based protein startups using technology to create and mass produce their products have traditionally received support from a small, but dedicated group of investors, which is increasingly being joined by major food and agriculture... |
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