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Vermec
Vermec was established in 2000 by Michel Verhaeren. The firm manages the Verhaeren family wealth generated by Viabuild while accepting capital from a small...
Vermec
Vermec was established in 2000 by Michel Verhaeren. The firm manages the Verhaeren family wealth generated by Viabuild while accepting capital from a small number of like-minded co-investing families. It maintains headquarters in Peutie, Belgium. Vermec targets buyout and growth equity in Europe. It deploys through direct co-investments, SPVs, fund-of-funds commitments and real estate holdings. Asset classes include private equity, real estate and select public equities. Confirmed positions involve co-investments alongside Verlinvest in Nesto and with Marc Coucke in Option. The firm maintains a global allocation mandate across regions and liquidity profiles. The team remains small and hands-on. Peter Cauwels serves as managing partner. Vermec holds membership in FBN Belgium. No recent operational events from the last 24 months appear in available records. Vermec invests exclusively from proprietary capital. This structure removes external investor timelines and allows decisions based solely on long-term operational fit with portfolio company management.
General information
Firm type
Multi Family Office
Year founded
2000
Location
Region
Europe
Country
Belgium
City
Peutie
Corporate office
Drie Kastelenstraat 60, 1800 Vilvoorde (Peutie), Belgium
Principals
Michel Verhaeren
CEO
Brigitte Bogaert
Principal
Altss tracks 1 additional named team member 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 Vermec?
Michel Verhaeren serves as CEO and primary principal. Peter Cauwels acts as managing partner. Decisions rest with this internal team without external investment committees.
How does Vermec source proprietary deal flow?
The firm relies on operational networks built through Viabuild and family business associations such as FBN Belgium. It also receives introductions from co-investors including Verlinvest and Marc Coucke.
Is Vermec structured as a single family office or does it operate more like a venture firm?
Vermec functions as a multi-family office. It invests its own capital alongside a limited set of co-investing families rather than raising third-party funds.
Does Vermec participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
Vermec uses both approaches. It makes direct co-investments and SPVs while also committing to fund-of-funds vehicles.
What investment stages does Vermec typically target?
The firm focuses on buyout and growth equity in established midsize companies. It avoids early-stage venture.
Where does the underlying wealth come from?
The core capital originates from the Verhaeren family stake in Viabuild, a Belgian road-construction group.
What is Vermec's known posture on co-investments alongside external GPs?
Vermec regularly co-invests with partners such as Verlinvest and Marc Coucke. It prefers situations where operational input aligns with management teams.
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