Korys
Korys is the investment vehicle of the Colruyt family founded to invest in people and companies sharing their passion for contributing positively to human and planetary well-being. The company focuses on long-term partnerships and operates across three investment themes, creating an ecosystem where portfolio companies complement and reinforce each other.
Stated facts & numbers
- Merger with Smartmat agreed in 2018, backed by Korys (Colruyt family fund); the integrated 'Foodbag 2.0' launched in 2019. (0:41:13, Ben's Mentors 2025-07-16)
- Korys, already Smartmat's investor, financed the Smartmat-Foodbag merger; the angels exited with a return. (0:25:37, The Harbour 2024-06-13)
- Korys and Colruyt Group together hold 82% of Smartmat, 41% each. (0:45:08, The Harbour 2024-06-13)