The Faktory

TLDR

Liege-based early-stage VC fund founded by Pierre L'Hoest (ex-CEO EVS Broadcast Equipment), investing EUR 250K to EUR 1M per startup across BeNeLux and France.

Overview

The Faktory is a Wallonia-based venture fund founded by Pierre L'Hoest, who previously served as CEO of EVS Broadcast Equipment. The fund focuses on early-stage startups in IoT, SaaS, and deep tech, with a geographic scope covering Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, and France.

Ticket sizes range from EUR 250K to EUR 1M, positioning The Faktory as a seed-stage investor. The fund's base in Liege gives it a foothold in the Wallonia tech ecosystem, complementing Flanders-centric vehicles.

Notes

Pierre L'Hoest's background at EVS Broadcast Equipment brings specific media technology and hardware expertise to the fund's thesis. Relevant for tracking early-stage deal flow in Wallonia.