Cresco

Excited to announce our first sofa session of “Breaking Funding”, Cresco’s dedicated break-out room at SuperNova 2025. Join us to discover how strategic collaborations can unlock new opportunities for innovation and growth. 🚀 📅 Thursday, March 27 ⏰ 13:00 - 13:30 In this session, we will explore the legal and business aspects of structuring joint ventures and strategic partnerships, focusing on how businesses can share risks, access valuable intellectual property, and scale effectively through collaboration. Key topics include: ✅ Structuring joint ventures and strategic alliances for success ✅ Identifying and mitigating partnership risks ✅ Designing and negotiating optimal collaboration agreements ✅ Leveraging partnerships for competitive advantage 🎤 Speakers: Quentin Colmant (Qover), Roald Borré (PMV) & David Dessers 💡 Who should attend? Entrepreneurs, innovation managers, and investors looking to leverage partnerships for strategic growth. 🚀 Interested in joining? Don't hesitate to reach out to us for more details. #SuperNova2025 #Cresco #breakingfunding #strategiccollaboration #strategicpartnership #innovation #jointventures 

Regulations in the nutraceutical industry are becoming increasingly complex, but at Aminolabs Nutrition, they see compliance as a strategic advantage rather than a hurdle.   In our latest 𝗰𝗼:𝗹𝗮𝗯 episode CEO Vincent Vanhooymissen shares how embracing regulations early gives Aminolabs a competitive edge, while smaller competitors struggle with compliance.    🔎 How? By proactively adapting to new standards and ensuring that sourcing meets the highest ethical and sustainability benchmarks. What was once a pricing disadvantage has now become a key differentiator.   Listen to the full episode to discover how a company like Aminolabs stays ahead of the curve and turns industry challenges into opportunities. 👉 https://lnkd.in/exWGyyeT   #colab #podcast #leadership #regulations #innovation

Step into the future of digital compliance with our upcoming 𝗰𝗼:𝗹𝗮𝗯 𝘀𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿!   A session by Business and Innovation Lawyer Ward Verwaeren specifically tailored for companies with digital products and services. 👨💻   What to expect?    🔸 Insights into the latest and upcoming EU legislation for digital services 🔸 Interactive discussions that simplify the legal framework 🔸 Practical guidelines to work towards compliance or to become a compliance leader   📅 March 20, 12 AM at the Cresco offices (lunch included)   Secure your free spot now through 👉 https://lnkd.in/e--EHfkw   #colab #seminar #legaltech #digitalproducts #digitalcompliance

We are beyond excited to announce that Cresco is a proud partner of SuperNova 2025! 🚀   SuperNova is the ultimate event for tech entrepreneurs, investors, and innovation enthusiasts seeking inspiration, valuable insights, network opportunities, and potential funding. This year’s edition, "Shoot to the Moon”, will be all about accelerating the future of tech. 🌕 With Cresco’s deep-rooted commitment to fostering innovation and empowering growth in transformative industries, this partnership with SuperNova amplifies our mission to drive bold ideas forward and shape the future alongside visionary investors and tech leaders. And there’s more… Cresco will host the Funding break-out room, a dedicated space for founders, investors, and industry experts to connect and engage in meaningful discussions.  Our line-up of speakers and panel discussions will be announced soon. 🙌 📅 27 - 28 March  🔗 Discover more on: supernovafest.eu     #SuperNova2025 #crescoinnovates #techforthefuture #startupecosystem #investintomorrow  

Cresco is proud to have assisted Karomia in its EUR 2 Million investment round led by Entourage and backed by imec.istart and imec.istart future fund.   Karomia has developed a software which automates CSRD Compliance and simplifies / eliminates the administrative actions of companies associated with the ESG reporting obligations. This investment will support Karomia to further develop and expand its business. 🚀   Congratulations to the whole Karomia team as well as the investors, and special thanks to Karomia for their trust and collaboration.   The Cresco deal team consisted of Olivier Van Raemdonck and Bas Stobbelaar. For more information about this investment round, you can visit De Tijd 👉 https://lnkd.in/eMSXBXeG #cresco #venturecapital #ESG

Cresco successfully assisted Jurimesh in securing a EUR 1.6 million funding round. 🚀 Jurimesh has raised 1.6 million euro in a pre-seed funding round, aimed at further developing its innovative platform. Jurimesh focuses on automating the analysis of legal documents, allowing for the early detection of risks and key issues. Their platform offers automatic identification of critical legal matters, customized recommendations based on legal best practices, and interactive reports that provide quick insights into potential legal risks. This technology significantly accelerates the due diligence process, saving time and improving decision-making for clients across various industries. The investment is backed by Syndicate One and a group of experienced business angels and serial entrepreneurs. This investment marks a key milestone in Jurimesh’s journey to drive the digital transformation of legal processes. We eagerly anticipate their continued growth and innovation! The Cresco deal team was led by Olivier Van Raemdonck and consisted of Charles Groffils and Lotte Wuyts. Thanks again for the trust and the pleasant collaboration Jorrit Willaert, Jasper De Moor and Aelbrecht Van Damme. More details on the deal can be found on 👉 https://lnkd.in/dDF5uK8a #cresco #venturecapital #preseedfunding #legaltech

🚀 The third 𝗰𝗼:𝗹𝗮𝗯 𝗽𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 is live! In this episode, Vincent Vanhooymissen, CEO of Aminolabs Nutrition, a leading producer of nutritional supplements, takes us behind the scenes of the company's transformative journey. Together with Olivier Van Raemdonck, Managing Partner at Cresco, Vincent shares key insights into: 💡 How the transition from private equity-backed growth to a management buyout changed the company’s strategic direction 📈 The evolution of sports & health nutrition as it shifts from niche supplements to mainstream health products 🌍 The growing importance of sustainability and local sourcing in product development Whether you are intrigued by entrepreneurship, fascinated by the nutraceutical market, or just seeking inspiration, this conversation offers valuable lessons in leadership, innovation, and resilience. 🎧 https://lnkd.in/ee8ArmCm 📺 https://lnkd.in/eq7aDJHV #colab #podcast #sportsnutrition #leadership #innovation #entrepreneurship

Cresco is proud to announce its role as legal counsel to the Jorgen De Pelsmaeker (CEO) and the management team (Nicolas Louveaux, Philippe Gondry and Nicolas Ongaro) of The Spice Factory in its acquisition by Gimv. This strategic partnership aims to bolster TSF's market position and accelerate its international expansion within the private label dried culinary herbs and spices sector. 🌶️ Founded in Braine l’Alleud, Belgium, TSF has established itself as a trusted partner to leading retailers and foodservice operators across the Benelux region. The company's commitment to quality and innovation is exemplified through its private label offerings and its branded foodservice line under the ISFI brand. With Gimv's investment, TSF is poised to enhance its production capabilities and broaden its reach across European markets. The Cresco team, led by Glenn L'hoëst and Emma Antonneau, is providing comprehensive legal support to the TSF management team throughout the transaction, to ensure a seamless and successful closing. Congratulations and special thanks to the entire TSF team as well as Gilde Equity Management (Bart Akkermans), Laurius (Dirk Wellens, Ayse Özkan), PwC Belgium (Corentin Iannello, Dirk Verheyen), Gimv (David De Peuter, Koen Bouckaert, Laura De Winter, Robin de Pender) and Linklaters (An-Sofie Van Hootegem, Andreas Depoortere). For more information, please contact Glenn L’hoëst or visit De Tijd 👉 https://lnkd.in/egsgK8h9 #cresco #acquisition #strategicpartnership

Discover 𝗰𝗼:𝗹𝗮𝗯, Cresco’s new platform for and with entrepreneurs, where we share insights, stories, and connections to inspire and help businesses grow.   With both our 𝗽𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 series and 𝘀𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘀, we aim to create a space to learn from one another, gain practical advice, and discover innovative approaches to scaling and thriving in today’s market. 🚀 Our very first co:lab seminar is just around the corner. For this onsite session, we have invited guest speaker Harry Haeck from Smartfin to dive into the world of venture capital financing alongside Cresco Partner Glenn L'hoëst. 📅 Thursday Feb 27 (12am) – Venture Capital Financing 🔗 Register for the seminar here (free!) 👉 https://lnkd.in/epARYAtH 🔍 Discover more about co:lab here 👉 https://lnkd.in/e4BhYmwH #cresco #colab #seminar #venturecapital #venturecapitalfinancing 

Cresco acted as legal counsel to the shareholders of Respo Group in the successful sale of the company and its subsidiaries.   Respo Group is a leading provider of specialized repair and restoration services for vehicle, property, and infrastructure damage. The transaction marks an important milestone, positioning the company for continued growth and success under new ownership. 🚀   Cresco’s deal team, consisting of Glenn L'hoëst and Emma Antonneau, provided comprehensive legal assistance throughout the process, including deal structuring, contract negotiations, and transaction execution, ensuring a seamless and efficient closing.   Cresco is pleased to have supported the shareholders of Respo Group in this strategic transaction and congratulate all parties involved on the successful completion of the deal.   For more information, please contact Glenn L'hoëst or visit https://lnkd.in/eZ2UJXwQ #cresco #strategicsale