Finindus

Finindus is a Belgium-based investment company funded by ArcelorMittal and the Flemish Region, linked to OCAS, a world-class metal research center. Since 2006, Finindus has provided early-stage and growth financing (both equity and debt) to innovative technology companies active in materials, sustainable manufacturing, and Industry 4.0. Finindus invests across Europe, with Flanders as its home base and sweet spot, and considers investment opportunities globally in domains that align with its strategic interests and areas of expertise.

Finindus focuses on high-growth companies with a strong value proposition that can benefit from its network, expertise in materials, and experience in commercial and industrial upscaling. The company typically invests between €500,000 and €10 million per company, with a preference for minority or majority stakes. Investment domains include materials (metals), material processing (metals), sustainable industrial production of metals (recycling, energy recuperation, valorization of waste streams and by-products), and Industry 4.0 for the (metal) industry.

As an active investor, Finindus contributes to the value creation in its portfolio companies by leveraging its network, sharing experiences, and facilitating access to the experts and state-of-the-art lab infrastructure of OCAS and ArcelorMittal. The company's investment strategy aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, focusing on affordable and clean energy, decent work and economic growth, industry innovation and infrastructure, responsible consumption and production, climate action, life below water, and life on land.

Notable investments include Wizata, a Luxembourg-based Industry 4.0 AI solutions provider to the process industry, and CorrosionRADAR, a UK-based provider of advanced Corrosion Under Insulation (CUI) monitoring solutions. These investments reflect Finindus's commitment to supporting innovative technologies that enhance industrial processes and sustainability.

For more information or to explore potential investment opportunities, visit Finindus's official website or contact them directly via email or phone.