Spinventure

Spinventure originates deals primarily through relationships with university technology transfer offices and corporate R&D departments, predominantly in Wallonia. The firm identifies intellectual property that is technically validated but lacks a dedicated commercial team, then structures a new company around the asset. This approach creates a deal pipeline that is largely non-auctioned and distinct from typical seed-stage sourcing.

The firm targets seed and early-stage rounds, often acting as the first institutional investor in a spin-off. Its involvement typically begins at or just after company formation, when the core IP is transferred into the new entity. Follow-on participation in later rounds has not been systematically documented in public disclosures.

Spinventure operates as a private equity firm, but its high-touch, company-creation model shares characteristics with venture builders and holding structures. It takes equity stakes in the companies it forms and typically embeds operational support during the early phases. Exact legal structure and fund mechanics are not publicly detailed.

Public record indicates a focus on deep tech, advanced manufacturing, and digital health — sectors with heavy representation in the Walloon research landscape. Spin-offs often involve material science, robotics, biotechnology, and industrial process innovation. The firm has not publicly disclosed sector-exclusion policies.

Yes, the firm frequently co-invests alongside public innovation agencies and European Union-backed investment vehicles. These partnerships often involve matching-fund arrangements common in regional economic development frameworks. Co-investment with traditional venture firms is less documented in publicly available records.