Fabrice Brion and Arnaud Stievenart at work for I care
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Fabrice Brion and Arnaud Stievenart make their fortune with I-Care: Revolution in Predictive Maintenance 490M

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Fabrice Brion and Arnaud Stievenart

Fabrice Brion, an engineer by training, and Arnaud Stiévenart have founded I-Care in 2004. Based in MonsThis company specializes in predictive maintenance solutions, acting as a 'machine doctor' to help prevent industry failures. They have a fortune 488,920,000 for their I-Care company.

Fabrice Brion talking
Fabrice Brion
Arnaud Stievenart pictured behind trees
Arnaud Stievenart

Key features of I-Care:

  • Flagship product: Sensors that monitor machine vibrations to predict breakdowns.
  • Innovations : Development of software and protocols for wireless data transmission and organization using artificial intelligence.

The use of these technologies enables a significant reduction in machine downtime of 10 to 20 % and lower maintenance costs of 35 %. The spread of predictive maintenance is still limited, but I-Care aims to extend its use worldwide.

I-Care logo by Fabrice Brion and Arnaud Stievenart

I-Care figures and growth :

  • Customers : Sensor installation for over 2,000 companies worldwide.
  • Growth : The aim is to become world leader in the sector by 2028, backed by an IPO.
  • Awards : Voted Francophone Company of the Year in 2020, with Fabrice Brion in the running for "Manager of the Year".

Capital and owners :

  • Fundraising : 40 million raised by 2022 from investors such as the CPH bank and the Lippens family.
  • Control : Brion and Stiévenart own 71 of the company's %. Value of over 490 million euros.

These funds are intended to stimulate growth, notably through strategic acquisitions, anticipating imminent consolidation of the market in which I-Care aims to strengthen its dominant position.

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