Investors looking to invest in Belgium

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50K - 1M
Zanichelli Venture is a corporate venture arm of Zanichelli based in Bologna, Italy. The firm seeks to invest in early-stage startups with bold ideas in the education and technology space. It has invested in 11 startups, including Ulu Ventures, Foundry College, and Zick Learn. It is managed by a...
15M - 60M
Digital+ Partners is a growth equity investor focused on B2B technology companies. Founded in 2015, the company invests in early-stage companies across a variety of industries, including software, robotics, artificial intelligence, digital health, and fintech. Digital+ Partners has offices in Mu...
3M - 50M
AXA Venture Partners (AVP) is a venture capital fund that invests in high-growth, technology-enabled companies. They provide capital, operational support and access to their extensive global network, enabling their portfolio companies to scale quickly and achieve their full potential. AVP invest...
1M - 5M
ArcTern Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Toronto, Canada with offices in Oslo and San Francisco. The firm invests globally in breakthrough technologies to help solve the climate crisis and rethink sustainability. They invest in early-stage cleantech companies and provide capital, expe...
500K - 5M
BlueYard Capital is a venture capital firm based in Berlin, Germany, that was founded in 2016. The firm invests in early-stage European tech startups, with a focus on startups with a transformative mission that empower people. BlueYard also invests in artificial intelligence, blockchain, and alt...
250K - 500K
FOV.Venture is a venture capital firm specializing in early-stage investments in technology and data-driven startups. The firm's mission is to support entrepreneurs, create value, and drive innovation in emerging markets. FOV.Venture invests in seed and Series A investments in startups across in...
200K - 2M
KAYA is an early-stage VC fund with roots in CEE, investing in intrepid founders across Europe since 2010. KAYA collects data to help them make informed decisions and track the progress of their investments. They also provide advisory services to their portfolio companies, helping them to naviga...
100K - 750K
D2 Fund is an early-stage venture fund founded in 2020 by Dan and Dave. The fund invests in founders, startups, and projects that emphasize the importance of Design, Data, and DevOps. D2 Fund is committed to helping founders build great companies through its network of experienced mentors and ad...
200K - 60M
Partech Partners is a venture capital firm that specializes in tech and digital investments in African start-ups. They provide equity and debt deals for businesses with a minimum of $200K in capital. They have offices in San Francisco, Paris, Berlin, and Dakar, with a team of over 50 professiona...
100K - 1M
MSM is a venture capital firm focused on early-stage investments in enterprise software and technology-enabled services. They look for investments in companies with a unique and defensible technology or business model, where the founders have a deep domain understanding and are passionate about ...
1M - 5M
TheClubDeal is a Brussels-based Venture Capital-Private Equity fund manager investing in scale-ups and SMEs located in Belgium and northern France. The firm seeks to invest in technology, digital, industrial, smart living, and other businesses that are poised for growth and have the potential to...
5K
Horizan VC LLP is a venture capital firm based in the UK that offers an alternative to traditional VC funding, angel investment, bank loans, and crowdfunding. They provide a range of services, including investments, financial advice and mentoring, as well as access to their network of successful...
200K - 1M
Contrarian Ventures is an international venture capital fund that invests in innovative and disruptive startups. The fund focuses on investments in Information Technology, Software, Renewable Energy, Logistics, and Energy sectors. Contrarian Ventures offers a range of services to its portfolio c...
100K - 4M
Concrete VC is a venture capital firm founded in 2016 and based in London, England. The firm specializes in investing in real estate, residential, and proptech startups, as well as matchmaking with strategic corporate partners across the globe. Concrete VC is backed by a number of prominent inve...
50K - 500K
Pitchdrive is an early stage funding platform that provides simple and real-time access to startup funding. Pitchdrive closes the gap between angels and early stage startups, offering qualified investors the ability to invest in a range of early stage startups. Pitchdrive also offers a range of ...
5M - 20M
Atomico is an international investment firm that focuses on helping disruptive technology companies scale globally. The firm typically invests in rounds from Series A onward in both North America and Europe. Atomico has invested in over 100 companies, including Slack, Supercell, Klarna, and UiPa...
2M - 15M
Augmentum Capital is a venture capital firm founded in 2017 that invests in fast-growing fintech businesses that are disrupting the financial services industry. They focus on early to growth-stage investments in the UK and Europe, and have made investments in a range of companies, from early-sta...
100K - 750K
Cross Ocean Fund is a venture capital firm based in San Diego that specializes in helping European and Israeli startups expand to the US market. They invest in and provide mentorship to help companies with their product-market-fit, marketing and sales channels. They are actively seeking new inve...
5M - 10M
Finch Capital is a venture capital firm based in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Founded in 2013, they specialize in early-stage investments in FinTech, InsurTech, and other disruptive technologies. They invest in companies that offer innovative products and services, with a focus on maximizing returns ...
500K - 2M
Freigeist is a venture capital fund specialized on deep tech seed stage investments. It is based in Bonn, Germany, and is headed by its two Principals, Dr. Holger Heims and Dr. Thorsten Streicher. Freigeist is focused on supporting innovative start-ups and helping them to reach their full potent...
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Fundraising in Belgium:

Investment Figures

  • In 2021, the total amount of venture capital (VC) investment in Belgium reached €584 million, with an increase of 44% compared to 2020.
  • Belgium is attracting a significant amount of foreign VC investment, with an estimated 50% of all VC investments coming from foreign investors.

Popular Startups

  • Showpad: A cloud-based platform for sales and marketing teams, offering an all-in-one solution for sales enablement and customer engagement.
  • Yugo: An innovative mobility platform offering eco-friendly and affordable transportation services in cities across Belgium and the Netherlands.
  • Teamleader: A cloud-based software platform designed to help SMEs manage their sales, marketing, and project management processes more efficiently.
  • Codam Coding College: A non-profit coding college that provides a unique, intensive curriculum aimed at preparing students for careers in tech.
  • Belgium-based Heptasense: A provider of machine learning-based solutions that help companies to automate manual processes and improve efficiency.

Government Initiatives

  • The Belgian government has implemented a number of initiatives to support the growth of startups and entrepreneurship in the country, including tax incentives and subsidies for innovation and research.
  • The government also provides support for startups in the form of mentorship, coaching, and networking opportunities through initiatives such as Startups.be and Agora.
  • In addition, the government has established partnerships with key players in the private sector, such as banks and venture capital firms, to further support the growth of the startup ecosystem in Belgium.