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Imocobel
Imocobel was established in 2010 as the holding company for the De Clercq family's stake in Interparking. The firm traces its origins to Claude De Clercq, who...
Imocobel
Imocobel was established in 2010 as the holding company for the De Clercq family's stake in Interparking. The firm traces its origins to Claude De Clercq, who founded the parking operator in 1958. Yves De Clercq expanded the business internationally before shifting Imocobel toward diversified investments alongside entrepreneurs. The office targets direct equity tickets of €5 million to €75 million, primarily in the Benelux, and accepts minority or majority positions with board seats. It also commits up to €10 million per private equity or venture fund. Confirmed holdings include Interparking, still held as an active shareholder and Studeo (first invested 2010). Geographic reach covers Europe with additional fund exposure in North America. Asset classes include private equity, venture capital, and real estate. The team consists of three named investment professionals based in Lasne. Infedec serves as the Luxembourg-based vehicle for fund commitments across Europe and North America. No additional offices are disclosed. The firm has not announced any operational changes or promotions in the last 24 months. Imocobel remains an active shareholder in Interparking while operating as a separate investment holding. This structure preserves direct operating-company oversight alongside third-party fund and co-investment activity, creating a hybrid governance model uncommon among pure-play family offices.
General information
Firm type
Single Family Office
Year founded
2010
Location
Region
Europe
Country
Belgium
City
Lasne
Corporate office
Chaussée de Louvain 479, 1380 Lasne, Belgium
Principals
Yves De Clercq
Chairman & Co-CEO
Jean-François van Hecke
Co-CEO
Louis De Clercq
Investment Manager
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Imocobel?
Yves De Clercq serves as Chairman and Co-CEO. Jean-François van Hecke acts as Co-CEO with oversight of investments. Louis De Clercq manages the investment portfolio as Investment Manager.
How does Imocobel source proprietary deal flow?
The firm focuses on Benelux opportunities for proximity to management teams. It also evaluates European direct investments and selects private equity and venture funds in Europe and North America where GPs have skin in the game.
Does Imocobel participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
Imocobel pursues both. It makes direct equity investments of €5 million to €75 million and commits up to €10 million per private equity or venture fund through its Infedec vehicle.
What investment stages does Imocobel typically target?
The office targets growth equity and venture capital stages. It requires strong management teams and accepts minority or majority positions with at least one board seat.
Where does the underlying wealth come from?
The capital originates from the De Clercq family's founding stake in Interparking, established in 1958 by Claude De Clercq. Imocobel has served as the family's holding company since 2010 while remaining an active Interparking shareholder.
Does Imocobel maintain philanthropic structures, and how are they separated?
No philanthropic vehicles are disclosed in public materials. All activity centers on the investment holding and its direct and fund commitments.
What is Imocobel's known posture on co-investments alongside external GPs?
The firm accepts co-investment opportunities within its direct allocation range. It requires board representation and long-term alignment with management teams.
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