Apheon
Jori De Baerdemaeker has a strong background in aerospace engineering, with experience working in various consulting and internship roles at companies like Apheon, Bain & Company, Fortino Capital, and Shell. Graduating with a Master of Science and Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering from Delft University of Technology, Jori also pursued a minor abroad in Techniques Aéronautiques at ENAC - Ecole Nationale de l'Aviation Civile. Currently serving as a Principal at Apheon, Jori has held positions such as Senior Associate, Associate, and Analyst in the past.
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Apheon
Apheon is a pan-European mid-market private equity investment company managing ~€3 billion of assets from select global institutional investors and families. Apheon is characterized by its partnership approach, providing “patient and friendly capital” and industrial know-how to entrepreneurs and management teams, preparing their companies for the future. Apheon partners with leading companies with a sustainable, competitive position in attractive niche sectors, acting as a gateway into Europe for companies in the mid-market. Since its founding in 2005, Apheon has raised more than €3 billion in capital, invested in ~40 companies across Europe and completed ~170 add-on acquisitions for a total aggregate transaction value in excess of €7 billion. Apheon’s current portfolio consists of 20 companies across its target sectors, representing €3 billion sales and more than 20,000 employees. Apheon is advised by Apheon Advisors which has offices in Brussels, Milan, Madrid, Paris, Munich, and Amsterdam. Apheon was formerly known as Ergon Capital from its founding until the company's rebranding in June 2023.