The Faktory

The Faktory Fund operates as a specialized private venture capital seed fund established by Belgian entrepreneur Pierre L'Hoest, founder of the internationally recognized EVS Broadcast Equipment known for its television slow motion technology. Co-founded with Simon Alexandre, former CEO of CETIC, the fund brings together deep technical expertise and entrepreneurial vision. Their investment approach focuses on early-stage technology companies with global potential, providing not just capital but strategic guidance to help portfolio companies achieve sustainable growth.

With investments in 16 technology companies to date, The Faktory has built a diverse portfolio targeting international niche markets across high-technology sectors, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), and Internet of Things (IoT) products. The fund demonstrates particular strength in identifying specialized technology solutions with scalable business models and global market potential. Their investment thesis centers on backing innovative technologies that address specific industry challenges while offering clear paths to market adoption and revenue generation.

The Faktory's team comprises professionals with multinational experience across various industries, providing portfolio companies with access to diverse perspectives and expertise. This international outlook is further strengthened through their strategic partnership with Boldstart Ventures based in New York City, known for its successful investments in companies like SNYK, BigID, SecurityScorecard, and Front. This transatlantic collaboration enhances The Faktory's ability to support portfolio companies in accessing North American markets and securing follow-on funding from US-based investors.

Portfolio companies benefit from The Faktory's hands-on mentorship approach grounded in proven methodologies such as Lean Startup principles and the Business Model Canvas framework. The fund emphasizes customer-centric development practices, helping startups validate their market assumptions quickly and efficiently. By focusing on product-market fit and sustainable business strategies, The Faktory's methodology enables founders to optimize their growth trajectory while minimizing unnecessary resource expenditure. This pragmatic approach to venture building has positioned The Faktory as a valuable partner for technology entrepreneurs seeking both capital and strategic guidance.