The Faktory
Overview
The Faktory is a venture capital investment firm based in Liege, Belgium. The firm invests in the Internet of Things and Software as a Service based in Benelux and France. The Faktory fund is a private Early-stage Investment Fund founded by Pierre L'Hoest, the former CEO and founder of EVS Broadcast Equipment, and Simon Alexandre. The Faktory invests in startups developing a disruptive technology that enables new products to take worldwide leadership in B2B markets primarily in domains of Information Communication Technologies.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wishbone Biotech | Nov 2021 | Early Funding | Co-investor |
| Penbox | Dec 2021 | Seed | Lead |
| Fotostudio.io | Sep 2022 | Seed | Lead |
| Abrakam Entertainment | - | Seed | Co-investor |
| IVEX | Sep 2026 | Series A | Lead |
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Key People
Simon Alexandre
General Manager and Partner
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is The Faktory based?
The Faktory is headquartered in Liège, Wallonia, Belgium.
When was The Faktory founded?
The Faktory was founded in 2011.
How many portfolio companies does The Faktory have?
The Faktory has 12 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in The Faktory's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Wishbone Biotech, Penbox, Fotostudio.io, Abrakam Entertainment, IVEX.
What was The Faktory's most recent investment shown here?
The Faktory's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in IVEX in 2026.
What sectors does The Faktory focus on?
The Faktory focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, FinTech, Energy & Sustainability, Real Estate & PropTech, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Consumer & Commerce, FinTech, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software.
What company stages does The Faktory focus on?
The Faktory typically invests at the Early stage.
What is The Faktory's AUM?
The Faktory's assets under management are estimated between $0.0 and $50.0M.