Proceedix Press Release 12-6-2017

PRESS RELEASE
Ghent, Belgium, 12/6/2017
PROCEEDIX RAISES 2 MILLION EURO TO SCALE UP ITS ENTERPRISE PLATFORM
Ghent, Belgium Proceedix, a game-changing enterprise platform for the

digital transformation of enterprise work flows by executing instructions and
inspections with mobile and wearable technology, announced today that it
has raised 2 million euros in scale-up funding. The funding is being
underwritten by the existing shareholders and new investors. The new investors
are The Innovation Fund, Saffelberg Investments and Pentacon.
The funding will be used to accelerate the commercialization of Proceedix in

the European and US markets.
The market for enterprise wearable platforms is a fast-growing one. Many

companies are launching pilots or production deployments, looking for ways
to empower deskless workers with digital technology. We strongly believe that
the introduction of Proceedix can increase first-time-right quality
performance, improve safety and strengthen lean operations.
Peter Verstraeten, CEO of Proceedix : "Today, companies using Proceedix in

their production facilities are demonstrating that digital work instructions on
tablets, phones or smart glasses make operators smarter, safer and more
efficient. The investment of the initial founders combined with funding by
renowned partners with deep industry expertise should put us in pole position
as the digital platform for the smart operator in an Industry 4.0 future.
Franois Cornelis, Chairman of The Innovation Fund: The chemical industry is
facing the life-threatening challenge of converting to industry 4.0. We actively
support this conversion that will raise the productivity of the sector by investing
in ICT. We strongly believe in the professionalism and market approach of
Proceedix and will facilitate their introduction in the chemical industry.
For more information, please contact: [email protected]
ABOUT PROCEEDIX
Founded in 2014, Proceedix develops and commercializes a SaaS platform to
simplify the management of enterprise procedures, work instructions and
inspections, while making the remote execution paperless and mobile. The
device-agnostic design allows operators to run their instructions and
inspections on a Windows PC, Android or iOS smartphone or tablet and on
Android wearables and smart glasses. Proceedix empowers the deskless
operators of the Industry 4.0 future. Industry leaders such as AGCO, Philips and
FrieslandCampina are leveraging the Proceedix platform to facilitate the
digital transformation on the shop floor for work instructions, quality
management and smart maintenance.
more info: www.proceedix.com
ABOUT THE INNOVATION FUND

Created in February 2015, The Innovation Fund invests in innovative startups
and companies active in the field of chemistry and life sciences. The fund has
a capital of EUR 20 million, financed for more than 70% by major companies in
the sector such as Total, Solvay, BASF, Sioen, Recticel, Ravago, Arkema,
Soudal, Carmeuse, etc., bringing unique industrial support value to the
investment projects. The remaining 30% is held by national and regional
investment funds, KULeuven and ING. To date, the Innovation Fund has
already invested in 10 companies.
More info: http://www.innovationfund.eu
ABOUT SAFFELBERG INVESTMENTS

Saffelberg Investments is an independent investment company with a 250
million EUR capital base. We focus on long term investments by taking both
majority stakes and substantial minorities in fast-growing ventures through risk-
bearing capital. Active across the globe, we participate in corporations
operating in diverse sectors through equity and/or mezzanine financing. In
recent years renewable energy, real estate and life sciences have become
key focus areas.
Saffelberg Investments aims to accelerate company growth, create value
and provide better returns to entrepreneurs, investors and all stakeholders.
Therefore, we not only offer capital, but also executive support and valuable
expertise in many areas.
More info: http://www.saffelberg.com/saffelberg-investments
ABOUT PENTACON
Pentacon is the investment company of Paul Thiers, an alumnus of the
Catholic University of Leuven, where he earned a Master of Law (1980) and a
Master in Notaryship (1981), as well as of the Vlerick Management School,
where he participated in the PUB panel in 1982-1983. From 1982 to 2005 he
was co-CEO and a member of the Board of Directors of the Belgian Unilin
Group. His current positions include chairman of the Board of Directors of
Deceuninck NV, member of the Board of Directors of Pentahold NV, Altior
CVBA, Accent NV, Ion BVBA, Vergokan International NV and Origis Energy NV

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Ghent, Belgium, 12/6/2017

PROCEEDIX RAISES 2 MILLION EURO TO SCALE UP ITS ENTERPRISE PLATFORM

Ghent, Belgium Proceedix, a game-changing enterprise platform for the

The funding will be used to accelerate the commercialization of Proceedix in

The market for enterprise wearable platforms is a fast-growing one. Many

Peter Verstraeten, CEO of Proceedix : "Today, companies using Proceedix in

For more information, please contact: [email protected]

ABOUT THE INNOVATION FUND

ABOUT SAFFELBERG INVESTMENTS

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