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Smartfin is a private equity fund targeting growth technology companies, headquartered in Europe and the United Kingdom. Our investments range from EUR 0.5 million to EUR 25 million over the lifetime of the portfolio company. We are a strong value-added partner to our portfolio companies given the successful track record, expertise and complementary experience within our team. We support our companies to become successful international leaders by accelerating the scaling and monetization of their growth.

XenomatiX designs true solid-state lidars based on a unique multi-beam laser concept and mature, scalable, semiconductor technology. Its solutions are built to improve road safety and road comfort. XenomatiX offers different product lines to serve different industries and applications: the road surveying system, XenoTrack, which collects and processes 6D data ideal for paving, surveying, and pro-active suspension; a lidar module for customization and easy integration, and, to push forward autonomy, XenoLidar, a true solid-state lidar which delivers high resolution and accurate point cloud data for perception capabilities. XenomatiX products have been recognized by international competition programs like the IRF GRAA award and the CES Innovation Award. The company employs about 50 employees in Belgium, Germany, US and China, and has a solid global distribution network.

Volta Ventures provides seed & early stage venture capital for internet & software companies in the Benelux region. The fund’s team, with active support from its network, expects to make a substantial impact by working with the founders and management to identify new markets and customers, hire senior talent, provide ongoing guidance, arrange further financing rounds and secure an exit.

Objective International has been a leading European supply chain fulfillment provider to the manufacturing and process industry since 1996. Our gate-to-gate software solutions are a reliable link in the production and logistics supply chain of production companies. From the intake of raw materials to storing and delivering finished products. We help organize the often complex production and logistics processes. Register the goods to ensure traceability? The Objective software ensures that this is done correctly and that stock is present on time and at the right place (just in sequence and just in time). We only implement and integrate our robust MES and WMS systems after a thorough analysis of the existing situation and customer needs. It is only by mapping the chain in detail, identifying bottlenecks and areas for improvement, and proactively thinking, that optimal, sustainable and profitable process management is possible. So we always focus on adding value for the customer. More than a software solution, we provide a software Suite – with adapted hardware – that perfectly meets expectations and guarantees a fast ROI. Even after implementation, we continue to support the customer and are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Our team works professionally, accurately and efficiently. We are always looking for what is best for the customer and are fully committed to innovation. Thanks to this forward-thinking and customer-centric approach, more than 250 references worldwide today rely on Objective Software and service as the essential link for their supply chain. Gate-to-gate: your production and logistics always in the right flow. With Objective Product Suite we offer you a combination of solutions that are optimally in line with your objectives. This allows you to manage and monitor your production, warehouse and employees in real time. Together we look at how we can seamlessly integrate our software solutions into your organization.

In the iconic Wintercircus, we are bringing together a group of exceptional entrepreneurs, researchers, students, and digital creatives. Providing them with a curated & diverse community, and a program of enlightening events designed to supercharge their connections, knowledge, and ambitions. The Wintercircus serves not only as an inspiring workspace & community, but also as a public forum, fostering open dialogues on how technology shapes our lives, while showcasing groundbreaking technological innovations.

Smartfin is a private equity fund targeting growth technology companies, headquartered in Europe and the United Kingdom. Our investments range from EUR 0.5 million to EUR 25 million over the lifetime of the portfolio company. We are a strong value-added partner to our portfolio companies given the successful track record, expertise and complementary experience within our team. We support our companies to become successful international leaders by accelerating the scaling and monetization of their growth.

XenomatiX designs true solid-state lidars based on a unique multi-beam laser concept and mature, scalable, semiconductor technology. Its solutions are built to improve road safety and road comfort. XenomatiX offers different product lines to serve different industries and applications: the road surveying system, XenoTrack, which collects and processes 6D data ideal for paving, surveying, and pro-active suspension; a lidar module for customization and easy integration, and, to push forward autonomy, XenoLidar, a true solid-state lidar which delivers high resolution and accurate point cloud data for perception capabilities. XenomatiX products have been recognized by international competition programs like the IRF GRAA award and the CES Innovation Award. The company employs about 50 employees in Belgium, Germany, US and China, and has a solid global distribution network.

Volta Ventures provides seed & early stage venture capital for internet & software companies in the Benelux region. The fund’s team, with active support from its network, expects to make a substantial impact by working with the founders and management to identify new markets and customers, hire senior talent, provide ongoing guidance, arrange further financing rounds and secure an exit.

TTR Energy is a hands-on investment and asset manager in the renewable energy sector. Since 2008, TTR has exclusively been investing in European renewable power projects, building a broad knowledge, strong reputation and deep relationships across onshore and offshore wind, solar and biomass sectors, leading to a steady inflow of attractive investment opportunities. Our successful track record in delivering stable uncorrelated, long-term absolute return to our investors is directly linked to our seasoned, patient and disciplined investment approach and our understanding of the industry trends and evolution. We focus on the most established technologies in mature markets. Our extensive experience and our hands on industrial approach allow us to invest at any stage from early developments to projects in operation. With a team of 15 (based in Belgium and France) led by the two founding partners, TTR’s experience and know-how cover the full scope of the renewable industry sector: • Development • Legal and regulatory • Acquisition • Structuring and project financing • Procurement, construction • Operation and asset management • Sale process and exit