It takes years
to bring a building
out of the ground.
And people to make it happen.
The right product,
at the right time,
for the right site.
As a property developer and real estate investor, we always start from the context. We do not begin with the building, but with the question of what a place truly needs. From public to private, from new build to redevelopment. Affordable or exclusive, by the coast or in the city.
We combine winning ideas with the drive to make them reality. As a team, we spot opportunities others overlook, and we seize them.
Business activities
Our own projects, from first idea to final handover. We secure the site, define the product and arrange financing. On our own initiative, with public partners or tailored to businesses and organisations.
Our own capital, for the long term. We acquire or develop real estate to hold and lease, with a focus on returns and long-term value creation.
Other owners’ projects. The owner retains ownership. We take on all or part of the development and construction, with a firm grip on quality, timing and budget.
Founded in Waregem
Davy Demuynck, Kristof Vanfleteren and Paul Thiers found ION.
Premier Development Fund 1
Our first fund launches with €30 million in capacity for residential real estate.
Office in Brussels
With our office in Brussels, we have established ourselves in the heart of the Belgian real estate sector.
HQ in Waregem
We are opening our head office in the sustainable Waregem Business Park.
Office in Antwerp
We establish ourselves in Antwerp, where we win the tender for the Boerentoren.
In addition, we launch PDF2, amounting to €123 million and 74 investors.
ION Residential Platform
IRP launches as a joint venture with Bouwinvest and CBRE, with €280 million for high-quality rental homes.
Joint venture with Omnes
Together with French private equity firm Omnes Capital, we are setting up a €35 million development fund.
Monteco nominated at the MIPIM Awards
Monteco, the first tall office building with a timber structure in Brussels, makes the MIPIM shortlist.
MIPIM Award for The Hive
The Hive in Amsterdam wins Best New Development at MIPIM in Cannes.
Fully founder-owned
Davy Demuynck and Kristof Vanfleteren take full ownership of ION and continue to lead the company on a daily basis.
Turning bold ideas into successful projects: that’s what drives us. From the very start, we set out a clear plan and bring it to life by acting swiftly and making decisive choices.
Projects we are proud of
Also passionate about real estate?
Our projects are as ambitious as our people. We love a challenge and never miss an opportunity to do better. Drive high, tempo fast, focus sharp: you can feel that mindset in our culture and in our results. Curious to see how you can contribute?