Marc De Backer Overview
- Firm
- Legia Capital
- Primary Position
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Managing Directo...
- Primary Industry
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B2B
- Active Board Seats
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2
- Med. Deal Size
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- Med. Valuation
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Marc De Backer General Information
Biography
Mr. Marc De Backer serves as Managing Director at Legia Capital. He is the Founder and serves as the Chief Executive Officer at Nordlys Group. He also serves as a Board Member at Depoortere. He served as a Board member at Amotec. He worked as an Investment Manager at VE Partners and as a corporate finance consultant at Ernst & Young. He has eight years of experience in corporate finance and private equity. He has completed several M&A and corporate finance assignments, primarily in the oil & gas, utilities, and industrial sectors. He holds a BS in Accounting and an MS in Commerce from Ghent University. He also holds an MS in Finance from Katholieke Universiteit Leuven (KU Leuven, University of Leuven).
Contact Information
Address
- Bressers-Blanchaertlaan 8 bus 1
- 9051 Ghent
- Belgium
Marc De Backer Positions (2)
| Firm name | Firm type | Title | Location | Industry | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legia Capital | Investor | Managing Director | Ghent, Belgium | Investor | |
| Nordlys Group | Investor | Founder & Chief Executive Officer | Devon, PA | PE/Buyout |
Marc De Backer Board Seats (2)
| Company | Industry | Ownership Status | Financing Status | Location | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depoortere | Machinery (B2B) | Privately Held (backing) | Private Equity-Backed | Beveren-Leie, Belgium | |
| Dockx Handling Equipment | Other Commercial Services | Privately Held (backing) | Private Equity-Backed | Antwerp, Belgium |
Marc De Backer Lead Partner on Deals (7)
Marc De Backer has been the lead partner on 7 deals. Their latest deal was with Dehondt Technologies Developpement, a machinery (b2b) company. The deal was made on 01-Oct-2024.
| Company | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Deal Status | Industry | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dehondt Technologies Developpement | 01-Oct-2024 | Buyout/LBO | Completed | Machinery (B2B) | Notre Dame De Gravenchon, France | |
| European Energy Pooling | 01-Feb-2021 | Completed | Energy Transportation | Erembodegem, Belgium | ||
| Dockx Handling (70 Heavy Handling Equipment) | 28-Feb-2020 | Completed | Buildings and Property | Antwerp, Belgium | ||
| Dockx Handling Equipment | 01-Oct-2019 | Completed | Other Commercial Services | Antwerp, Belgium | ||
| Depoortere | 01-Nov-2018 | Completed | Machinery (B2B) | Beveren-Leie, Belgium | ||
| Cordier Spezialpapier | 01-Jan-2018 | Buyout/LBO | Completed | Paper/Soft Products | Bad Durkheim, Germany | |
| Amotec | 01-Mar-2017 | Buyout/LBO | Completed | Machinery (B2B) | Deerlijk, Belgium |
Marc De Backer Network (23)
Board Members (2)
| Name | Company | Representing | Location | From |
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| Bernard Thiers | Dockx Handling Equipment | Legia Capital | Antwerp, Belgium | |
| Bernard Thiers | Depoortere | Legia Capital | Beveren-Leie, Belgium | |
| BN Walls | Parcom Ventures | Huizen, Netherlands |
Portfolio Executives (14)
| Name | Company | Role | Deal date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emmanuel Dewulf | European Energy Pooling | Co-Owner & Managing Director | 01-Feb-2021 | Erembodegem, Belgium |
| Emmanuel Vercruysse | European Energy Pooling | Managing Director | 01-Feb-2021 | Erembodegem, Belgium |
| Dockx Handling Equipment | Founder, Co-Owner & Chief Executive Officer | 01-Oct-2019 | Antwerp, Belgium | |
| Dockx Handling Equipment | Executive, Finance & HR | 01-Oct-2019 | Antwerp, Belgium | |
| Depoortere | Managing Director | 01-Nov-2018 | Beveren-Leie, Belgium |
Fund Team Members (7)
| Name | Investor | Fund | Fund Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenneth Tjon | VE Partners | Value Enhancement Partners Special Situations 2 | Amsterdam, Netherlands |
| Jip Gimbrere | VE Partners | Value Enhancement Partners Special Situations 2 | Amsterdam, Netherlands |
| VE Partners | Amsterdam, Netherlands | ||
| VE Partners | Amsterdam, Netherlands | ||
| VE Partners | Amsterdam, Netherlands |
Marc De Backer Affiliated Funds (1)
| Fund | Investor | Fund Type | Status | Vintage | Size | Dry Powder | IRR | IRR Quartile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value Enhancement Partners Special Situations 2 | VE Partners | Growth/Expansion | Closed | 2015 |
Marc De Backer FAQs
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Who is Marc De Backer?
Mr. Marc De Backer serves as Managing Director at Legia Capital.
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How much does Marc De Backer typically invest?
Marc De Backer's median deal size is .
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What is Marc De Backer’s main position?
Marc De Backer’s primary position is Managing Director.
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What are the contact details for Marc De Backer?
Marc De Backer’s email address is ma and his phone number is +32 09 .
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How many active board seats does Marc De Backer hold?
Marc De Backer holds 2 board seats including Depoortere and Dockx Handling Equipment.
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