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Korys
Korys was established in 2005 to manage the Colruyt family's holdings. The family built its fortune through the Colruyt Group discount retail chain in Belgium.
Korys
Korys was established in 2005 to manage the Colruyt family's holdings. The family built its fortune through the Colruyt Group discount retail chain in Belgium. Jef Colruyt, Piet Colruyt and other family members serve on the board alongside external advisors. The office invests across private equity, venture capital and fund commitments. Focus areas include AgriTech & FoodTech, Energy Transition & Renewables, ClimateTech and Digital Health. Geographies cover Europe, North America and Asia. Co-investors include Sofina Group, ParticipatieMaatschappij Vlaanderen and Corporación Masaveu. Structures encompass direct SPVs, fund-of-funds vehicles and club deals. Korys maintains headquarters in Halle, Belgium with no disclosed additional offices. Team size and total professionals remain undisclosed. Philanthropic vehicles include the Collibri Foundation and Colruyt Group Foundation. No operational events from the last 24 months appear in public records. The office operates as a pure single-family office without external capital or third-party mandates. Governance ties directly to Colruyt Group board representation, creating a closed succession and decision loop between operating company and investment arm.
General information
Firm type
Single Family Office
Year founded
2005
AUM
Undisclosed
Location
Region
Europe
Country
Belgium
City
Halle
Corporate office
Villalaan 96, 1500 Halle, Belgium
Principals
Vincent Vliebergh
Senior Advisor
Altss tracks 4 additional named team members for this firm — including direct investment leads, IR, and operating principals not listed on the public website.
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Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Korys?
Jef Colruyt, Piet Colruyt, Frans Colruyt and Lisa Colruyt hold board seats. Vincent Vliebergh serves as senior advisor. Decisions remain internal to the family and its designated representatives.
How does Korys source proprietary deal flow?
Sourcing occurs through long-standing relationships with Belgian co-investors such as Sofina Group and PMV. Family operating experience in retail and supply chain provides additional origination channels.
Does Korys participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
Korys uses a mix of direct co-investments via SPVs, fund-of-funds commitments and private equity structures. No single format dominates disclosed activity.
What investment stages does Korys typically target?
The office covers early stage through late stage, including Series B and Series C rounds as well as growth and buyout opportunities.
Where does the underlying wealth come from?
Wealth originates from the Colruyt family's ownership of Colruyt Group, the Belgian discount supermarket operator founded and still chaired by Jef Colruyt.
Does Korys maintain philanthropic structures, and how are they separated?
The Collibri Foundation and Colruyt Group Foundation handle philanthropic activity. These entities operate separately from the investment mandate of Korys.
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