Frans Ramaekers

Apitope Technology (Bristol) Ltd. is a European biotech company developing therapeutic vaccines for treating autoimmune and allergic diseases, including multiple sclerosis, Type 1 diabetes, Graves' disease, allergies and organ transplant rejection. The team at Apitope is developing potential therapies intended to selectively treat the underlying cause of a range of autoimmune diseases rather than simply treat the disease symptoms or non-specifically suppress the whole immune system. Apitope's approach is based on well-established scientific evidence published in leading scientific journals showing that soluble, synthetic peptides can selectively suppress abnormal immune responses and reinstate the normal immune balance and thereby, tolerance. The firm's strategy is to position itself as a significant player in the therapeutic peptide space and make it a partner of choice for pharmaceutical companies keen to develop disease modifiers for autoimmune conditions. It has a highly experienced senior management team, with a proven track record in discovering and developing innovative compounds. The company's lead product candidate is under investigation for the potential treatment of multiple sclerosis and is currently in Phase I clinical development. It is partnered with Merck-Serono (a division of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany), one of the leading companies in the development and marketing of MS therapies.

Royal Wegener NV engages in providing multimedia and publishing services. It also provides daily newspaper and advertising. The company was founded in November 1903 and is headquartered in Apeldoorn, the Netherlands.

SEPS Pharma NV provides controlled drug delivery and develops self emulsifying pro drug systems. Its services include preformulation, formulation development and analytical development. The company was founded on October 19, 2007 and is headquartered in Diepenbeek, Belgium.

Life Sciences Development Campus NV provides research and development services in the field of biomedical life sciences. The company is headquartered in Abis, BelGium.

The Confederation of Netherlands Industry Employers, also known as VNO-NCW, is the largest employers' organization in the Netherlands. The private company is based in The Hague, Netherlands. It represents the interests of Dutch businesses both domestically and internationally and offers various services to its members. The organization advocates for businesses of all sizes and sectors, from AEX companies to family-owned businesses, small and medium-sized enterprises, and young entrepreneurs. VNO-NCW aims to create an environment that fosters entrepreneurship. The organization provides a platform for entrepreneurs to voice their opinions on new legislation and current business issues through the MKB Ondernemerspanel. VNO-NCW also publishes an opinion magazine called Forum, which is free online and available in print for a fee. The organization has expressed support for the government's balanced climate plans, emphasizing the importance of focusing on the execution of all necessary prerequisites to achieve the 2030 climate goals, such as permits and energy infrastructure.

Part of Altaris Capital Partners LLC, CFR is a French company that manufactures industrial furnaces for ferrous and nonferrous metals. The company is based in Paris, France. CFR was acquired by Selas Corp. of America on February 11, 1998 for $2.50 million.

Part of TUI AG, TUI Nederland NV specializes in vacation services. The company is based in Rijswijk, Netherlands. The Dutch company was founded in 1997. The CEO is Elie Bruyninckx.

Thomas Cook Nederland BV operates as a tour operator. The company was founded by Thomas Cook in 1841and is headquartered in Hoofddorp, the Netherlands.

Part of Amgen, Inc., Amgen BV is a Dutch biotech company that specializes in using living cells to create biologic medicines. The company has helped pioneer the biotech industry and are committed to discovering, developing, manufacturing, and delivering innovative human therapeutics to patients suffering from serious illnesses. Amgen's medicines treat serious illnesses and typically address diseases with a limited number of treatment options. The company has a presence in approximately 100 countries and have reached millions of people with their products. Amgen has a robust pipeline focused on the pursuit of transformative medicines with large effects in serious diseases, using human genetic validation whenever possible to strengthen the evidence base for as many of their programs as possible.

Stichting Woonzorg Nederland provides accommodation and caring facilities for people with disabilities. It provides an appropriate mix of housing, services and care for people with different lifestyles and also provides durable and flexible facilities for living, working, service, meeting and recreation. The company is headquartered in Amstelveen, The Netherlands.

Heisterkamp Transport BV provides transportation services. The company is headquartered in Oldenzaal, the Netherlands.

TUI Airlines Nederland BV provides airline passenger transportation services. The company is headquartered in Rijswijk, the Netherlands.

Part of Atos SE, Atos KPMG Consulting NV is a Dutch company that provides management and business consulting services. The company is based in De Meern, Netherlands.

The Union of Romanian Advertising Agencies operates as an advertising agencies union. The private company is based in Bucharest, Romania.

Part of The Nielsen Company (US) LLC, VNU Magazines BV is a Dutch company that publishes magazines. The company is based in Haarlem, the Netherlands.

Part of Burda International GmbH, Sanoma-Hearst Romania SRL is a publisher of magazines. The company is based in Bucharest, Romania. Sanoma-Hearst Romania was acquired by Burda International GmbH from Sanoma Oyj on December 31, 2013.

Triodos Investment Management BV (Triodos Investment Management) is a private equity/venture capital firm subsidiary of Triodos Bank NV founded in 1980. The firm is headquartered is headquartered in Zeist, Netherlands.

Openbaar Onderwijs Zwolle en Regio provides childcare and secondary education services. The private company is based in Zwolle, Netherlands.

Coöperatie Univé UA is an insurance company based in Assen, Netherlands. and has subsidiaries in Netherlands. Coöperatie Univé UA provides a range of insurance services including car, home, health, accident, travel, scooter and mortgage insurance. The Dutch company was founded in 1794. Ron Bavelaar has been the CEO of the private company since 2019.

Apitope International NV develops therapeutic vaccines. It operates as a bio-pharmaceutical company that engages in developing peptide therapies. The firm specializes on the discovery and development of revolutionary disease modifying therapies for treating autoimmune and allergic diseases, including multiple sclerosis, and Graves’ disease, FVIII intolerance and uveitis. The company was founded by David Wraith in 2002 and is headquartered in Diepenbeek, Belgium.

Fast Forward Pharmaceuticals BV develops novel disease-modifying therapeutics for the treatment of inflammatory and autoimmune diseases. It is developing an anti-CD40 monoclonal antibody therapy for the treatment of chronic inflammatory diseases like primary biliary cirrhosis and Crohn’s disease. The company was founded by Louis Boon in October 2010 and is headquartered in Utrecht, Netherlands.

Limburgse Reconversie Maatschappij NV (LRM) is an independent private equity firm which was founded in 1994 by the Flemish government. Limburgse Reconversie Maatschappij NV is headquartered in Hasselt, Beglium.