The ‘Limburgse investeringsmaatschappij’ (LRM) is making an important investment in Nascom via its ARKIV-partnership. This enables Nascom to execute its plans to expand. Jan De Schepper (ex-Telindus) and Yvan Morel de Westgaver (ex-EDS) co-invest and join the board of directors. Jan De Schepper is now appointed president, Jonas Coenen will act as CEO of the company. Filip Coenen will take up his role as COO.
After only 5 years, the digital ICT company has 65 employees and is realizing an annual turnover of 5 million euro. Compared to the first quarter of 2008, Nascom closes its first quarter of crisis year 2009 with an increase in turnover of 25%.
As a “front-end builder” who efficiently brings corporate information online, its customers can realize significant cost savings. Nascom is based in Genk and also has a sales office in Brussels. Nascom’s portfolio mentions impressive international marketing agencies and customers such as Sony, VRT, Bridgestone, Mobistar, de Haven van Antwerpen, Deutsche Bank, Thomas Cook and Toyota. Nascom was recently selected as preferred partner by Adobe.
The business plan foresees to double the business turnover and add 40 more people to the payroll in 3 years. Furthermore, the company wants to expand its activities both in Belgium and internationally. To realize its ambitions, Nascom has found a partner in LRM. Next to company founder Jonas Coenen, LRM will become an important shareholder. This operation will strengthen Nascom’s financial foundations and its governance. It is now ready to grow into one of the top producers of digital campaigns, digital and mobile applications.
Nascom recently moved into a more spacious office in Genk. Determined to stand tall during these difficult economic times, Nascom confidently keeps investing in the future. They are still looking for new people, who excell in their niche branche and can be a major contribution to the company.
New board of directors:
Jonas Coenen (CEO)
Filip Coenen (COO)
Tom Aerts & Jean Paul De Wachter (director) – LRM
Yvan Morel de Westgaver (director)
Jan De Schepper (president)
More info
Nascom
Jonas Coenen, CEO
(jonas.coenen@nascom.be)
t: +32 89 20 15 00
f: +32 89 20 15 01
LRM
Tom Aerts, Head of ICT
t.aerts@lrm.be
t: +32 11 24 68 83
Who is Nascom?
Nascom is a no-nonsense digital company with a team of dynamic, passionate and skillful people, creating high-quality innovative solutions, delivering fun to our customers, users, partners and themselves.
Founded in 2003 by Jonas Coenen as “digital ICT company”, they are now a “no nonsense front-end builder”. Their portfolio mentions important international marketing agencies and impressive customers. Nascom was recently selected as preffered partner by Adobe.
www.nascom.be
Who is LRM?
LRM, “the investment company for Limburg” supports the economical development in Limburg with its expertise in venture capital, real estate and project development.
The venture capital arm of LRM provides risk capital to local and international ventures that invest in the province of Limburg. The venture arm of LRM also finances and advises management buy-outs and buy-ins. LRM’s current venture capital portfolio consists of more than 60 participations. LRM disposes of its own ARKIV, KMOFIN, within the scope of the ARKimedes agreement.
The real estate and project development division of LRM invests in durable projects relating to real estate projects, infrastructure, the development of industrial areas, utilities and urban development.
www.lrm.be