The Faktory 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 fund specializes in investing in startups that develop disruptive technologies aimed at achieving global leadership in B2B markets, primarily within the domains of Information Communication Technologies. Currently, The Faktory focuses on financing Internet of Things (IoT) and Software as a Service (SaaS) startups located in the BeNeLux region and France. (thefaktory.com ) The Faktory has invested in 11 companies with a capital of over 4.5 million euros under management. These portfolio companies offer products and services to international niche markets in areas such as consumer electronics, high technology, gaming and apps, drones, SaaS, and IoT products. The team and mentors at The Faktory come from diverse professional backgrounds with experience in various countries. Additionally, The Faktory partners with Boldstart Ventures, a New York City-based firm with over 30 years of venture experience, overseeing successful exits such as Divide (acquired by Google), GoInstant (acquired by Salesforce), and Rapportive (acquired by LinkedIn). The Faktory employs efficient methodologies like the Lean Startup and Business Model Canvas to conduct comprehensive 360° analyses of the most promising ideas. The objective is to assist startups in growth by identifying and validating market niches, focusing on customer-centric development, and providing the necessary resources to successfully deploy and launch their businesses. The Faktory offers a combination of funding, expertise, and internationally recognized industrial experience. They provide original and innovative mechanisms to protect founders during each investment round, with an investment capability ranging from 250,000 to 1,000,000 euros per startup. The Faktory places significant importance on the team, its ability to be coached, and its receptiveness to feedback. (thefaktory.com ) The Faktory is currently located in Liège Science Park, a calm, suburban area lined with trees and in proximity to other high-tech companies. Plans are underway to relocate to the city center of Liège into a five-level, zero-energy building that will incorporate a mixture of urban agriculture, housing, and startup incubators. (thefaktory.com )
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