Belgian media giant DPG Media is expanding its streaming footprint in the Low Countries with the 142 million euros acquisition of Viaplay’s Dutch operations.
As of July 1, 2026, Belgian law firms DLPA and Crivits Legal have officially merged, combining their expertise to create a single legal partner for businesses navigating transformation.
In a move to tackle the escalating threat of software supply chain attacks, Aikido has acquired Root, a pioneer in AI-driven vulnerability patching.
Eye Security, a leading Dutch cybersecurity player, has closed a 60 million euros Series C round led by Sofina.
Private equity firm Gimv has sold its majority stake in AlpenBlu Clinics, a leading Swiss outpatient mental healthcare provider, to Impact Healthcare (IHC), the healthcare investment platform of Swiss family-owned group Après-Demain.
Belgian family-owned industrial group Lhoist and U.S. building materials giant Martin Marietta Materials (NYSE: MLM) announced a definitive agreement on June 29, 2026, to combine Lhoist North America with Martin Marietta.
Belgian investor Smile Invest has acquired a majority stake in BAP Medical, a specialist in medical skin care based in Apeldoorn, the Netherlands.
Rivean Capital has acquired a majority stake in Deltrian International SA, a leading European provider of air filtration and purification solutions.
Gimv has signed an agreement to acquire Groupe Cap Vert from Ambienta, partnering with CEO Eric Girot and the management team.
Vansichen Linear Technology has announced the acquisition of VDP Automation bv and its French subsidiary, VDP Automation Sarl.
European private equity firm Apheon has announced a binding partnership with Easi, a leading Belgian provider of proprietary business software and managed IT services.
Timefold, a developer platform for vehicle routing and shift scheduling APIs, has closed a 13 million euros Series A round led by Alstin Capital, with Kompas VC and existing backers Lakestar and Smartfin.
The subsidiaries of logistics multinational Ziegler are being acquired by the company’s management and British investor Eaglets Holding.
The Belgian government will officially begin its search for an investor to acquire a 20 percent stake in state-owned bank Belfius, formerly Dexia Belgium, starting this Monday.
Prayon, a global leader in phosphorus chemistry, has signed a binding agreement to acquire HRA (HRA Uniquímica and HRA Ingredients), a Colombian producer of phosphates, propionates, minerals, and other food sector ingredients.
Van De Velde Packaging Group from Wetteren has announced a renewed investment from Kartesia, a European investor focused on sustainable growth.
Ghent-based startup Adomate has raised 1.4 million millions in a new funding round to accelerate its international expansion and enhance its AI-driven advertising platform.
Agri-tech start-up Rainbow Crops has raised 9.7 million euros in a new funding round led by Italian venture capital firm LIFTT.
SD Worx, a leading European provider of HR and payroll solutions, today announced the acquisition of HR Service Srl, a specialist in payroll and labor advisory services.
Kemetyl, the Belgian market leader in Europe for automotive fluids such as fuel additives and coolants, has acquired Flow Chemicals, a UK-based sector peer.
PB Leiner, a business unit of Tessenderlo Group specializing in bio-valorization, has completed the acquisition of the remaining 40 percent minority stake in PB Brasil Indústria e Comércio de Gelatinas Ltda from D&D Participações Societárias.
Belfius Group has taken its first concrete step beyond Belgium by acquiring Leocare SAS, a leading French digital insurtech, through its subsidiary Belfius Insurance.
Immobel has sold its flagship office building, The Muse, located at Aarlenstraat 75 in Brussels’ European District, for 100 million euros.
So far, only CVC Capital Partners – a European investor listed in Amsterdam – had been publicly linked to the deal.
The Brussels-Capital Region will invest 180 million in Vivaqua, the city’s intermunicipal water company, acquiring a 49 percent stake and gaining a seat at the decision-making table.
In a bold strategic move, Craftzing has announced the acquisition of innovation studio Made and enterprise architecture specialist INNOCOM, propelling the company’s workforce to 300 – an immediate 50 percent growth.
Hasselt’s emerging AI company Lowi has raised 2.7 million euros in fresh capital to accelerate the rollout of its AI platform across the Benelux, with plans to expand further into Europe.
Kinepolis Group (Euronext: KIN), the Belgian cinema chain, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire 13 Showcase Cinemas from Harbor Lights Entertainment (formerly National Amusements Inc.), marking a significant expansion of its US footprint.
KeBeK Private Equity has acquired a majority stake in House of Hospitality, Belgium’s leading full-service provider of crew and logistics solutions for the catering and events industry.
The merger underscores both companies’ shared commitment to innovation, long-term value creation, and sustainable growth in industrial automation.
The Belgian government has announced plans to sell a 20 percent stake in Belfius, the country’s retail banking group, through a private placement valued at approximately 2 billion euros.
Pitchdrive has announced the closing of its fourth fund at 60 million euros, reaffirming its commitment to the Co-founder Capital model.
Magna Tyres Group has announced a strategic partnership with Belgian tire specialist and mobility service provider Forrez, marking a significant step in accelerating its European growth.
Belgian startup Duely has secured €1.1 million in fresh funding to scale its M&A legal services. Belgian investment company Sofina has acquired a minority stake in Creature Comforts, a fast-growing UK-based pet care provider that blends online services with physical veterinary clinics.
Monni NV (Euronext Brussels: MONNI), a leading provider of electronic payment solutions and software development, has announced a strategic investment in Dream Solution BV, the fast-growing Belgian scale-up behind Posbel, a government-certified, cloud-based cash register platform.
Companion.energy, a software platform enabling large industrial and commercial enterprises to manage energy in real time, has raised 7.8 million euros in a seed funding round.
Cascador Health and moveUP have officially merged to create Cascador/moveUP, a new force in digital health.
Moore Law, the law firm affiliated with the consulting firm of the same name, continues its expansion with the acquisition of Antwerp-based peer Four & Five.
APK Group has acquired AGBb BV, a road construction and infrastructure specialist previously part of B&R Bouwgroep.
Van Moer Logistics has taken a strategic step in its ambition to provide fully integrated logistics solutions by acquiring the air freight division of Ziegler Belgium.
Recticel Group has acquired 100 percent of Isopanel NV, a Belgian specialist in installing insulated panels for hygienic cold storage and isothermal solutions, through its Reclar joint venture (76 percent owned by Recticel).
Fremman Capital has signed an agreement to acquire Incendin, a Belgian-based European leader in sustainable fire-protection solutions, from Straco.
Hemink Group, based in Holten (Overijssel), has acquired Instain Installatietechniek from Terwolde (Gelderland), a specialized installation company serving housing corporations. Hemink is a leader in real estate maintenance.
WSA Retail has taken a significant step to expand its footprint in the Benelux region by acquiring IntoEars & Oogvoororen, a leading provider of high-quality hearing care with locations in the Netherlands and Belgium.
Proximus has finalized an agreement with Eurofiber to acquire its 50.01 percent stake in Unifiber, a joint venture specializing in fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) rollout in Wallonia.
Main Capital Partners (‘Main’), a leading private equity investor, and Ferranti, a trusted provider of mission-critical software for the energy and utility sectors, today announced that Main has acquired a majority stake in Ferranti.
Nodalview, a leading proptech scale-up, has acquired Cocoon-Immo, a French specialist in centralized social media and Google Business Profile visibility management for real estate agencies.
Borro, a Belgian pioneer in digital deposit systems for reusable cups, is set to expand into the Netherlands, Germany, and France this summer, backed by a 1.3 million euros investment.
Private equity firm Oakley Capital has announced the acquisition of a majority stake in XTEL, a Belgian enterprise software platform specializing in revenue management and trade promotion solutions for consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies.
Belgian machine-building group Sticomax has acquired ICS Spiral Freezers, a Dutch specialist in spiral freezers, coolers, and proofing towers.
Dropsolid AI, a spin-off from Ghent-based Dropsolid, has secured 2.5 million euros in funding to accelerate its European expansion and offer a transparent alternative to closed AI systems.
Belgian construction and infrastructure group Aertssen Group has acquired Ghent Dredging, a specialist in dredging, water construction, and environmental remediation based in Eke, near Ghent.
Belgian deep-tech company D-CRBN has closed a 17.5 million euros Series A round to scale its electrified plasma technology, which recycles CO₂ and hydrocarbons into circular carbon molecules for sustainable fuels, chemicals, and materials.
De Jong Shipping Group from Maassluis has, with retroactive effect from January 1, 2026, acquired a minority stake in TransMatch.
Cegeka has acquired Lean Projects, a Swiss software company specializing in Microsoft Dynamics 365-based ERP solutions for the print and packaging industry.
Harmoney secures 10 million euros growth investment from Smile Sail to accelerate international expansion in counterparty risk management.
Brussels-based Ditar, the developer of the Optisuite consultation platform for opticians, has raised 1.4 million euros in seed funding led by ScaleFund, with participation from SeederFund, imec.istart, and Invest BW.
Belgian investment firm Sofina has led a 100 million dollars Series C funding round in Primer, a London-based fintech company, with participation from Peak XV Partners and existing investors.
Jos Vanneste, one of Belgium’s leading flax companies, has announced the addition of Vybros Capital Partners (VCP) and textile entrepreneur Joe Lano as new shareholders.
Fans of RWDM are growing increasingly anxious as the club’s takeover process hits a critical snag, pushing the Brussels-based team to the brink of collapse.
QbD Group, a leading international life sciences consultancy, has announced the acquisition of Rescop, a specialist in GxP compliance, computer system validation (CSV), and validation software for the life sciences industry.
Terhills Resort, a high-end holiday park built on a former coal and gravel mining site, has been sold by LRM to TwentyTwo Real Estate, a European investment firm.
B-COS, a Ghent University spin-off, has raised 1 million euros in pre-seed funding from Agri Investment Fund (AIF), VP Capital, and Biotope by VIB to advance its precision fermentation-based crop protection solutions.
The Dutch OneXillium and Belgian XsolveIT have officially merged, forming a single entity under the OneXillium brand.
Ventory, a platform bridging the gap between ERP systems and field operations, has secured 2.65 million euros in seed funding led by KBC Securities, with support from existing
investors.
Holmes, a new platform for autonomous software testing, has secured 1.1 million euros in pre-seed funding.
Cobepa has announced a new partnership with Prosol, France’s leading ultra-fresh food specialist, alongside Apollo Funds, the company’s founder, and its management team.
Initium, the holding company of entrepreneur Maarten Bynens, has sold its stake in LVC Solutions, a Genk-based specialist in compressed air and generator solutions, to Atlas Copco.
Ghent-based AI startup Tekst has raised 11.5 million euros in a Series A funding round led by US venture capital firm Elephant, with additional backing from its incubator, Entourage.
Materialise NV (Euronext & NASDAQ: MTLS), a pioneer in 3D-printed medical devices and additive manufacturing software, has announced a strategic move to transfer its eyewear business to its management team.
Groep Cretskens has announced the acquisition of Pludis, a leading family-owned Belgian company specializing in poultry processing and distribution.
Belgian software company Protime has acquired Checks, a Dutch cloud software specialist focused on complex workforce scheduling, marking a significant step in its ambition to become a leading European workforce management provider.
Maurice & Nora, an Antwerp-based social-impact startup connecting families and seniors with students for flexible non-medical home support, has secured 1 million euros in fresh capital.
Webclew, a Belgian startup founded by Thomas Ghys, has raised 1.6 million euros in a pre-seed funding round led by imec.istart Future Fund and Syndicate One, with participation from angels including Roeland Delrue (Aikido Security), Klaas Bals (Maurice & Nora), and Koen Dewaele (ex-Deloitte).
UCB, a global biopharmaceutical leader based in Brussels, announced on May 3, 2026, its agreement to acquire Candid Therapeutics, a clinical-stage biotech company specializing in novel T-cell engagers (TCEs) for autoimmune and inflammatory diseases.
Automotive group Groep Rutten, a leading Volvo distributor in Limburg, has announced the acquisition of Volvo Jacobs (owned by Jan Pulinx), marking its expansion into the Belgian cities of Genk and Dilsen-Stokkem. DKV Mobility, a leading European B2B platform for payment and mobility solutions, has completed the acquisition of Optimile NV, a Belgian e-mobility software provider. Antwerp-based growth partner Equals Three has acquired KAN, a well-established branding and technology firm, doubling its team to 35 employees and marking its first expansion into the US.
Rocsys, a leader in autonomous EV depot solutions, has launched the Rocsys M1, the first hands-free, multi-bay charging system designed for robotaxi fleets.
Belgian production house Roses Are Blue is accelerating its international expansion by consolidating its European activities under one brand.
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 Belgian government is moving to acquire seven nuclear reactors currently owned by energy company Engie, with an agreement expected to be finalized by October 1st.
Ageas has completed the acquisition of the 25 percent stake in AG Insurance previously held by BNP Paribas Fortis. The insurer now owns 100 percent of its Belgian subsidiary and market leader, AG Insurance, as announced on Tuesday.
Tank transport specialist VERVAEKE, active in the chemical, petroleum, and gas industries, today announces the acquisition of French transport company Transports Bertout, based in Nesle.
Elia Group SA/NV (‘Elia Group’) advances funding strategy with a new hybrid transaction.
Shiftbase, a leading European provider of workforce management software for businesses with variable schedules, has announced a strategic partnership with Fortino Capital.
Coultreon Biopharma, a rising star in immunology research, announced today the successful closure of a 125 million dollars Series A funding round, significantly exceeding its initial target.
Easyfairs, a leading global events organizer, has announced the acquisition of Paris-based Food Hotel Tech and Tech For Retail, two premier events focused on innovation in the hospitality and retail industries.
Antwerp-based audiovisual production company Zidis has welcomed Belgian investment fund Akiles as a new shareholder, with Akiles acquiring a 50 percent stake to fuel Zidis’s expansion across Belgium and the Benelux region.
Waterland has successfully closed two new funds, raising a total of 4.6 billion euros.
Belgian brewer Duvel Moortgat has expanded its U.S. presence by acquiring two prominent beer brands: Stone Brewing and Trumer Pils, according to Belga.
Brussels-based holding company Groupe Bruxelles Lambert (GBL) is acquiring a majority stake in Dutch traffic management specialist BUKO Group for 500 million euros.
Global aluminum packaging leader Ball Corporation has taken over the former Benepack plant in Genk and is immediately seeking more than 40 new employees, with further hiring planned throughout the year.
Flemish accounting and advisory group SBB has taken a significant strategic step forward by acquiring KDCA, a respected firm based in Heist-op-den-Berg.
Accuramed, a distributor of medical technology in the Benelux, today announced the acquisition of BeMedico, based in Herzele.
Derotex, the market leader in recycled natural fibers, has welcomed Down2Earth Capital III (D2E) as a strategic partner to fuel its next phase of expansion.
Dokapi has announced the acquisition of PeppolEDGE, a Walloon specialist in secure on-premise data exchange and Peppol connectivity for compliant electronic invoicing.
Dumarey Group, a family-owned leader in propulsion systems for vehicles and industrial applications, has announced plans to acquire AUMOVIO’s manufacturing site in Mechelen, Belgium.
Global biopharmaceutical leader UCB announced today a definitive agreement to acquire Neurona Therapeutics, a clinical-stage biotech company specializing in regenerative cell therapies for epilepsy and nervous system disorders.
DPG Media acquires Viaplay’s Dutch operations for 142 million euros to boost streaming ambitions
DLPA and Crivits Legal merge to strengthen support for businesses in transformation
Aikido acquires Root to revolutionize open source supply chain security
Sofina leads Series C round, largest cybersecurity investment ever in a Dutch startup
Gimv sells its stake in AlpenBlu Clinics
Belgian-backed Lhoist North America merges with Martin Marietta to form building materials powerhouse
Smile Invest acquires majority stake in medical skin care
Rivean Capital backs Deltrian to strengthen its European air filtration leadership
Gimv acquires Groupe Cap Vert, France’s leader in tree and vegetation management
Vansichen Linear Technology strengthens market position with acquisition of VDP Automation
Apheon partners with Belgian IT leader Easi to drive international growth
Timefold secures 13 million dollars to meet AI-driven demand for scheduling APIs
Management buy-out at international logistics company Ziegler
Belgium launches search for buyer of Belfius stake
Prayon to acquire Colombian food ingredients producer HRA
Van De Velde Packaging Group renews ambitions through strategic investment
Belgian startup Adomate secures 1.4 million euros to scale AI-powered ad creation
Ghent-based Rainbow Crops secures 9.7 million euros
SD Worx strengthens Italian presence with acquisition of HR service Srl
Kemetyl expands European footprint with UK acquisition
Tessenderlo Group’s PB Leiner acquires full ownership of Brazilian Joint Venture
Belfius Group expands into Europe with acquisition of French insurtech Leocare
Immobel sells ‘The Muse’ in Brussels for 100 million euros
ING and Rabobank eye stake in Belgium’s Belfius as 20 percent sale looms
Brussels Region invests 180 million euros in Vivaqua
Craftzing expands ambitiously with double acquisition of Made and INNOCOM
Hasselt-based AI firm Lowi secures 2.7 million euros for Benelux expansion
Kinepolis acquires 13 US Showcase cinemas for 30 million dollars
KeBeK Private Equity takes majority stake in House of Hospitality
TG-Group acquires Pick Place to strengthen robotics and automation capabilities
Belgium to sell 20 percent stake in Belfius via private placement
Pitchdrive closes oversubscribed 60 million euros Fund IV to back AI-native founders
Magna Tyres Group acquires Belgian counterpart Forrez
AI-native M&A law firm Duely raises 1.1 million euros
Sofina acquires minority stake in UK pet care provider Creature Comforts
Monni takes strategic stake in Posbel
Companion.energy secures 7.8 million euros to revolutionize enterprise energy management
Cascador Health and moveUP merge to form digital health leader
Moore Law acquires Antwerp-based law Firm Four & Five
APK Group acquires AGBb BV to expand road construction capabilities
Van Moer Logistics acquires Ziegler Belgium’s Air Freight Division
Recticel Group acquires Isopanel NV to expand in cold storage panels market
Fremman Capital acquires Incendin, European leader in sustainable fire-protection solutions
Hemink Group, portfolio company of Gimv, Acquires Instain Installation Company
WSA Retail strengthens Benelux presence with acquisition of IntoEars & Oogvoororen
Proximus secures full ownership of Unifiber in 75 million euros deal
Main Capital Partners acquires majority stake in Belgian Ferranti, accelerating growth in utility software sector
Nodalview expands French footprint with Cocoon-Immo acquisition
Borro expands digital deposit system across Europe with 1.3 million euros funding
Oakley Capital acquires majority stake in Belgian software leader XTEL
Belgian Sticomax acquires Dutch ICS Spiral Freezers
Dropsolid AI raises 2.5 million euros to boost European AI sovereignty
Aertssen Group acquires Ghent Dredging to expand infrastructure and environmental services
Belgian deep-tech startup D-CRBN secures 17.5 million euros to scale CO₂ recycling tech
De Jong Shipping Group acquires minority stake in Belgian peer
Cegeka acquires Swiss ERP specialist Lean Projects
Smile Sail makes minority investment in Harmoney from Ghent
Ditar secures 1.4 million euros to expand AI-powered Optisuite platform for opticians
Sofina leads 100 million dollar round in London-based fintech Primer
Jos Vanneste welcomes new Shareholders to drive growth in flax industry
RWDM fans alarmed as takeover stalls
Belgian QbD Group acquires Dutch Rescop
Terhills resort secures future with new Investor TwentyTwo Real Estate
B-COS secures 1 million euros to revolutionize biological crop protection
OneXillium and XsolveIT merge to strengthen digital security in the Benelux
Ventory raises 2.65 million euros to revolutionize field inventory management
Belgian AI detective Holmes raises 1.1 million euros
Cobepa joins Apollo Funds in investment in Prosol, France’s ultra-fresh food leader
Atlas Copco acquires LVC Solutions from Initium, strengthening service network in East Belgium
Ghent AI startup Tekst secures 11.5 million euros to automate office work
Materialise NV divests eyewear business to focus on core operations
Groep Cretskens acquires Pludis, accelerating growth in the poultry supply chain
Protime acquires Dutch workforce planning specialist Checks
Antwerp social-impact startup Maurice & Nora raises 1 million euros
Belgian startup Webclew secures 1.6 million euros pre-seed round
UCB to acquire Candid Therapeutics in 2.2 billion dollars deal
Rutten Group expands with acquisition of Volvo Jacobs
DKV Mobility expands into Belgian e-mobility market with Optimile acquisition
Equals Three doubles in size with KAN acquisition
Rocsys unveils hands-free charging solution for robotaxi fleets, backed by Belgian investor Capricorn
Roses Are Blue unifies European operations under single brand
Gimv Anchor Investments acquires 5 percent stake in Azelis
Belgium seeks to take over seven nuclear reactors from Engie
Ageas acquires full ownership of AG Insurance
VERVAEKE acquires French transports Bertout
Successful placement of 900 million euros hybrid securities for Elia
Shiftbase secures strategic partnership with Fortino Capital
Coultreon Biopharma raises 125 million dollars in Series A Financing to advance immunology pipeline
Easyfairs acquires Food Hotel Tech and Tech For Retail
Zidis partners with Akiles Investment Fund
Waterland raises 4.6 billion euros across two funds in four months
Belgian brewer Duvel Moortgat acquires Stone Brewing and Trumer Pils
GBL invests half a billion euros in Dutch traffic specialist BUKO Group
Aluminum giant Ball Corporation acquires Genk’s Benepack plant
SBB strengthens 2030 growth strategy with acquisition of KDCA
Accuramed strengthens Benelux position with acquisition of BeMedico
Derotex partners with Down2Earth Capital to accelerate growth in circular fibers
Dokapi acquires PeppolEDGE to boost European expansion and expertise
Dumarey Group expands European footprint with acquisition of AUMOVIO’s Mechelen site
UCB acquires Neurona Therapeutics in 1.15 billion dollar deal
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