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Impact Expansion

Impact Expansion is a fund manager focused on impact investing, sponsored by KOIS. The firm targets fast-growing companies in Healthcare, Education, and the...

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Impact Expansion

Impact Expansion is a fund manager focused on impact investing, sponsored by KOIS. The firm targets fast-growing companies in Healthcare, Education, and the Environment. Founded in 2021 in Brussels, Belgium, Impact Expansion has made 13 investments, including a September 2025 investment in Wooclap through Private Equity.

General information

Firm type

Private Equity

Year founded

2022

Location

Region

Europe

Country

Belgium

City

Brussels

Corporate office

Brussels, Belgium

Principals

Gilles Davignon

partner

Karen De Vits

partner

Ladislas de Guerre

investor

Sector focus

Energy Transition & RenewablesHealthcare ServicesEducationAgriTech & FoodTechDigital Health

Frequently asked questions

What is Impact Expansion's investment strategy?

Impact Expansion focuses on buyout and growth equity investments in mid-market European companies. The firm targets sectors where business success directly correlates with positive societal outcomes, such as healthcare access, sustainable agriculture, and energy transition. It seeks majority or significant-minority positions to influence strategy and impact measurement.

Does Impact Expansion invest only in Belgium?

While headquartered in Brussels, the firm deploys capital across continental Europe. Core markets include Belgium, France, and the Netherlands, with additional activity in Germany and the Nordics. Its investment scope is continental and thematic rather than limited to a single domestic market.

How does Impact Expansion measure impact?

The firm embeds impact measurement into its investment lifecycle, requiring portfolio companies to track non-financial KPIs — such as carbon abatement, patient outcomes, or educational attainment — alongside traditional financial metrics. These metrics are monitored from acquisition through to exit to ensure alignment with the fund's stated mission.

Is Impact Expansion a family office or an independent fund manager?

Impact Expansion is structured as an independent asset manager, not a single-family office. It raises capital from institutional investors and deploys it into private companies. Its legal domicile and regulatory posture in Belgium confirm it operates as a third-party fund manager rather than captive family capital.

What types of companies does Impact Expansion seek to acquire?

It targets mid-market European companies with proven business models in essential-impact sectors — companies that can scale both revenue and measurable societal benefit. Typical targets are founder- or family-owned businesses seeking a succession or growth partner who will preserve their mission while professionalizing operations.

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