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The Faktory

Early-stage investment fund backing disruptive B2B technology startups in the Benelux countries and France

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The Faktory is a private early-stage investment fund set up by Pierre L'Hoest, former founder and chief executive of EVS Broadcast Equipment, together with Simon Alexandre. It backs startups whose technology can win worldwide positions in B2B markets, mainly in information and communication technology.

Products and services

  • Equity investment: funding for startups with a prototype or first product.
  • Founder support: daily help on strategy, sales, marketing, product development and key hires.
  • A three-step process: an initial fit check, an analysis of the business model with the founders, then investment and support.
  • Founder protection: mechanisms designed to protect founders in each funding round.

Who it works with

It is currently financing Internet of Things and software-as-a-service startups located in the Benelux countries and France. It puts weight on the team's ability to accept coaching and feedback.

Key facts

  • Based in: Liege Science Park, Belgium
  • Founders: Pierre L'Hoest and Simon Alexandre
  • Stage: early-stage

Summary written by TrustList from the business's own published information, Oct 2026.

Categories & features

  • Pierre
  • Business
  • Internet
  • It
  • Industrial
  • Science
  • Energy
  • Liège
  • Partnership

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