Gimv Anchor Investments, a joint venture between Gimv and WorxInvest, has acquired a 5 percent stake in Azelis, a BEL 20-listed specialty chemical and food ingredients distributor.
The investment underscores Gimv Anchor’s confidence in Azelis’ global leadership and competitive position in a high-value market.
Led by Bart Troubleyn and Floris van Halder, Gimv Anchor aims to support Azelis as a long-term minority shareholder, contributing strategic insights to fuel the company’s growth. The team’s deep sector expertise aligns with Gimv’s vision of "Building Leading Companies" and will help drive Azelis’ expansion in innovation, digitalization, and sustainability.
The acquisition crosses regulatory transparency thresholds, with formal notifications submitted to Azelis and authorities. Gimv Anchor will unveil further portfolio updates during its half-year results presentation on September 3, 2026. Geert Vanbuggenhout of WorxInvest noted that the investment reflects Gimv Anchor’s commitment to backing European champions through targeted M&A and sustainable growth.
