Time for a positive change
Tailormade Logistics back in family hands
Tailormade Logistics, headquartered in Ghent, is returning to family ownership. The company, founded in 1996 by Bert Vandecaveye, announces that private equity partner Kebek has sold its stake to Malo Ventures, the family holding of Kelly De Dijcker and Pieter Balcaen.
Bert Vandecaveye, founder of Tailormade Logistics, will remain on board as CEO and shareholder. Together with Kelly De Dijcker and Pieter Balcaen, he is opting for a long-term vision that once again places the family DNA, local anchoring, and values at the center.
About Malo Ventures
Malo Ventures, the family holding of Kelly De Dijcker and Pieter Balcaen, focuses on investments in the logistics sector and real estate. With their extensive entrepreneurial experience and industry insights, they aim to leverage their expertise and apply it to sustainable growth. Malo Ventures combines a long-term vision with a professional approach to create value for partners and projects.
“For us, this feels like coming home to a sector where we can fully deploy our passion and ambition, building together with the entire TML team towards a prosperous future,” say Kelly De Dijcker and Pieter Balcaen.
Thanks to KBC Arkiv Fund and Kebek
Since 2006, Tailormade Logistics has benefited from the support of external investors, first through the KBC Arkiv Fund and later through Kebek, an independent Belgian private equity fund that invests in mid-sized companies with growth potential. Thanks to this collaboration, the company grew from €10 million in revenue to nearly €200 million today.
“This is an important chapter for Tailormade Logistics,” says CEO Bert Vandecaveye. “With Kebek, we achieved strong growth, and we are now ready to continue building the future with a family-driven shareholder structure.”
What’s next?
Further developing Tailormade Logistics into a leading logistics group, delivering strong results for all stakeholders and pursuing a clear growth path that aims for the top.
