Gimv, a Belgian investment company with experience in private equity and venture capital, has recently disclosed its strategic investment in the Castelein Sealants group together with management and investment fund Akiles.
Castelein Sealants, founded more than 15 years ago by Christophe Castelein and Valérie Bioul, offers a wide range of customized air and water sealing solutions, contributing to the sustainability of existing and new buildings. The company develops, produces and distributes air and watertight sealing products for the facade and window industry.
Castelein Sealants produces made-to-measure sealants and delivers them just-in-time, which optimizes the construction process and greatly reduces site waste.
Since its incorporation in Belgium, the company has grown strongly in the Netherlands and Luxembourg in recent years, partly since the entry of Akiles. The strengthened cooperation between Gimv, Akiles and management is part of a new Europe growth phase, in which the company initially wishes to invest further to accelerate its current growth in France.
Gimv brings substantial expertise to assist European companies in achieving ambitious growth objectives, aiming to create sustainable value for both the economy and society.
The Gimv Sustainable Cities team is fully committed to investments that contribute to sustainable urbanization. The solutions offered by Castelein Sealants contribute to making new and renovated buildings more sustainable and meeting the latest energy efficiency criteria. This is essential for realizing the energy transition and fits perfectly within the team's investment strategy.
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