Top 50 Machine Learning Startup Investors in Belgium in April 2025

Volta Ventures is a venture capital firm that offers seed & early stage VC for internet & software companies in the Benelux.The fund’s team, with active support from some 30 business angels, expects to make a substantial impact on every company it invests in by working with the founders and management to identify new markets andcustomers, hire senior talent, provide ongoing guidance and arrange further financing rounds.Volta Ventures has offices in Ghent and Amsterdam.

Lorenz is co-founder and CEO Ghent-based start-up studio StarApps. He also co-founded early stage investment fund Pitchdrive. He previously created Netlog, Twoo (exit to Tinder), Realo (exit to Axel Springer), Delta (exit to eToro) and Rydoo (exit to Sodexo).

Pamica NV is the investment company of Michel Akkermans.

Point Nine Capital is a Berlin-based venture capital firm focused exclusively on early-stage Internet investments in areas like Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), online marketplaces, and mobile.The fund and its managers, Pawel Chudzinski and Christoph Janz have backed a number of highly successful Internet companies such as Delivery Hero, Clio,Shiftplanning, Vend, Typeform, and Zendesk from their earliest stages.

The Qbic Fund is a multi-sector fund supporting spin-off companies of the Ghent, Brussels and Antwerp university associations and of VITO. Through its strategic partnership with the universities of Ghent, Brussels and Antwerp, and VITO, the Qbic Fund has early and privileged access to promising research projects at these partner universities. Ourinvestment approach is based on early in-depth and independent review and analysis followed by hands on involvement and support.In May 2012 the Qbic Fund held its first close and currently it has over € 30 million under management. The Qbic Fund is backed by several public and private investors and managed by Qbic Venture Partners.

Toon Coppens (Belgium, 1981), graduated as a Master of Science in Informatics at the University of Ghent.In june 2000, during his first year at university, he successfully launched the first Belgian social networking site, which later became Redbox.be.He is the co-founder of Massive Media, the social media company behind the successfuldigital brands Netlog.com and Twoo.com. Massive Media enables members to meet nearby people instantly. Today, Over 80 million people have joined our sites on web and mobile.Toon lives in Ghent (Belgium) and London (UK), loves snowboarding and used to deejay and play volleyball a lot.>> Toon's personal Netlog (dutch)>> Twoo.com (dutch)

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Jonathan Cornelissen is an entrepreneur from Leuven, Belgium who focuses his work on education and data science. He holds an undergraduate degree in commercial engineering and a Ph.D. in financial econometrics. Both degrees were obtained from the Catholic University of Leuven. During his Ph.D. program, the data scientist created a non-profitorganization that matches tutors with students in a manner that prioritizes fit and affordability. The program is still used to this day and has connected over 1,000 student/tutor pairs since its inception.The entrepreneur is also known for his work as a co-founder and CEO of DataCamp, a company created to increase data science education and data literacy. The inspiration for the company came from the entrepreneur’s time as a teaching assistant when he was looking for a fun and engaging platform to help students struggling to learn the programing language R. Since no such platform existed, he decided to create his own. During his time as CEO, the data scientist oversaw company growth that reached over $30 million in annual revenue. During his tenure, the company workforce also at least doubled for five years straight while maintaining employee satisfaction in the top 10-15 percentile. To date, the company has served over 4 million learners. Jonathan Cornelissen also works as an angel investor with a focus on education. He has contributed funds to numerous startups, including Clever Girl Finance, Kyso.io, perch.fit, and FlyThere.

Lunar Ventures is a deep-tech, seed-stage venture fund with a team of 3 deep-tech expert partners in Berlin that come from science, and business in deep tech companies. The firm particularly invests across Europe into founders building high potential startups that specialize in artificial intelligence or machine learning, blockchain,cybersecurity, big data, analytics, or other industries.

Michel Akkermans is the Chairman and CEO of Pamica NV. Attended University of Leuven.

Force Over Mass Capital is an FCA regulated venture capital firm focused on early stage technology investments across UK and Europe. We invest in B2B innovation across four verticals, i.e. Fintech, Artificial Intelligence, SaaS and Industry 4.0.FOM cap operates both seed and scale-up funds to support early stage businesses through their growthjourney.

Formed in 2011, Sniper Investments is a lean, transparent value investment fund with a long term philosophy. The fund builds on its management team’s full cycle track record in successfully raising, investing, managing and exiting Venture Capital and Private Equity portfolio’s in both up- and down cycles.Sniper Investments is a venture capitalfund investing in early stage companies primarily via equity participation. the fund combines the joint experience of Privast Capital Partners and Partners @ Venture.the geographical scope is determined by the need to be able to be close to the investee companies.

Zero Prime is a pre-seed / seed fund for Day 0 Engineer-Founders. We write first checks into enterprise startups with a clear technical differentiation in data infrastructure, AI & ML platforms, devtools, blockchain and cloud tech.

Singular is a generalist venture capital firm backing ambitious European entrepreneurs.

Venture capital fund focussing on European B2B technology companies.

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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.

Basic and applied research fund of the Flemish regional government in Belgium

KPN Ventures is a corporate venture arm of KPN that aims to partner with innovative technology companies, providing access to capital, expertise, network, and customer channels. It focuses on early growth-stage European companies in networking technology, the internet of things, smart home, digital healthcare, cyber security, mobile and video (OTT)services, cloud computing, data, and analytics. It began operation on June 1, 2015, with its headquarters in Rotterdam in the Netherlands.

Noman Ahmed is a Founder, CEO & CTO at SmartEnds. He Attended Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT).

Samsung Catalyst fosters innovation through guidance, expertise and connections, transforming innovative ideas into world-changing products at scale.

Samsung Strategy and Innovation Center (SSIC) is focused on identifying and nurturing new technologies in promising new areas such as mobile health and wellness, data center/cloud computing, Internet of Things, human-computer interface technologies, privacy/security, and more. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, with offices in Korea, Israeland the U.K., SSIC’s mission is to develop and accelerate groundbreaking technologies through open innovation working in collaboration with entrepreneurs and strategic partners to enhance people’s lives and open new possibilities.

Will Margiloff serves as CEO of IgnitionOne. Margiloff is charged with the overall vision and strategic direction of IgnitionOne’s services and Digital Marketing Suite. With digital marketing experience stretching back to 1995, Margiloff brings unparalleled innovation and expertise to the company and to the industry. As one of the early pioneers inthe Internet marketing field, he has helped revolutionize the online landscape, leading the use of new online advertising formats and technologies.

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Pitchdrive is a pre-seed investor run by experienced tech entrepreneurs backing founders during their crazy startup ride. Buckle up.

Stan leads Collibra’s Data Office and is responsible for overall data strategy, data infrastructure and translating internal learnings into value for our customers and partners. He is also Collibra’s product evangelist and drives future innovation. Previously, Stan launched various departments within Collibra including Product, Presales, Postsales,Partnerships, Marketplace, and Research and Education. Prior to cofounding Collibra, he was a senior researcher at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel, where he focused on application-oriented research in semantics. Stan holds a Master of Science degree in Information Technology, a Master’s degree in Artificial Intelligence from Katholieke Universiteit Leuven and a Postgraduate in Industrial Corporate Governance from Europese Hogeschool Brussel. He is a sought-after expert resource, industry speaker and author on the topic of Data Intelligence.

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The Federal Holding and Investment Company (SFPI-FPIM) centrally manages the federal government’s shareholdings, cooperates with the government on specific projects and pursues its own investment policy in the interests of the Belgian economy.

Molenwater Groep is een Belgische investeringsgroep met focus op duurzame meerwaarde en participaties in verschillende sectoren.

Aconterra invests in startups and scale-ups active in technologies, platforms, processes and applications, contributing to smart homes and buildings and connecting people and personnel, other IoT driven equipment, installations and other buildings.The target companies also aim to minimize the ecological impact by making homes and buildings moreefficient. Sustainability & energy efficiency is one of our key drivers.Target companies operate on the intersection of IoT, data science, artificial intelligence and sensor technology.

Selçuk Boydak is the Co-Founder and Lecturer at AI Business School. Selçuk attended Boğaziçi University.

Citi Ventures ignites change and reimagines solutions to drive economic progress for Citi's clients. We explore, incubate, and invest in new ideas in partnership with Citi colleagues, our clients, and the innovation ecosystem to accelerate the discovery of new sources of value.

Finindus provides early stage financing and growth capital to innovative companies active in the area of materials, material processing and sustainable manufacturing. We are funded by ArcelorMittal and the Flemish Region and linked to OCAS, the world class metals research center located in Belgium.

SHIFT Invest is a Dutch venture capital fund that invests in early stage environmental impact startups

Target Global is a prominent European technology investment firm with a significant presence in the venture capital landscape, boasting over €3 billion in assets under management. The firm operates out of key tech hubs including London, Berlin, Tel Aviv, and Abu Dhabi, and has a rich portfolio featuring some of Europe's most successful techcompanies such as Revolut, Auto1, Copper, Delivery Hero, Docplanner, and Rapyd.Founding and GrowthTarget Global was established in 2015 by Shmuel Chafets and Yaron Valler, who brought a wealth of experience from their tenure at Hasso Plattner Ventures. Their professional partnership dates back 15 years to their time at Giza Venture Capital, a trailblazer in Israel's investment ecosystem, where they honed their investment acumen and industry foresight.Investment Philosophy and ImpactTarget Global stands out in the European tech industry for its diverse team and its ability to identify and capitalize on unique opportunities. The firm's knack for recognizing potential in the early stages of Germany's tech economy led to the emergence of several unicorns in the 2010s. As the European tech industry evolves, Target Global remains at the forefront, seeking out innovative companies like Robovision, Saleor, and Finom. These recent investments reflect the firm's commitment to supporting cutting-edge technology and business models.Fundraising SuccessesTarget Global's fundraising prowess is evident in its six investment funds, which have collectively raised significant capital. The funds range from Early Stage Funds, focusing on nascent startups, to Growth Funds that support more mature companies scaling their operations. The firm's co-investment strategy has led to over €1 billion in capital deployment across a diverse array of partnerships.Backing and AchievementsWith the backing of investors such as FERI, UBS, Allianz X, Mubadala, and Hermes GPE, Target Global has cemented its reputation as a trusted and successful investment firm. Its portfolio spans over 140 companies at various development stages, with a focus on those targeting trillion-dollar markets.Just a few of the many notable companies in the firm’s portfolio include:- Tarabut, MENA’s leading open banking platform, which was recently featured in Forbes Middle East’s list of Top 50 Fintech Companies.- Flo Health, an AI-driven women’s health product, which is the world’s top health and fitness app by downloads.- Robovision, an easy-to-use AI-driven computer vision platform for users to develop their own deep-learning-based solutions.- Enter, a German company that helps homeowners and businesses reduce their carbon footprint.Target Global's track record includes support for 15 unicorn companies, over 20 exits, and 7 IPOs, showcasing its ability to drive growth and success in the European tech ecosystem. The team, comprised of individuals with founder and operator backgrounds, continues to pursue exceptional opportunities to expand the firm's portfolio and influence.Target Global's journey from its inception to its current status as a key player in European venture capital is marked by strategic investments, a commitment to diversity, and a deep understanding of the tech industry's dynamics. With a clear vision for the future, Target Global is poised to continue its role in shaping the next wave of European tech giants.

Astanor Ventures is a venture capital firm focusing on entrepreneurs regenerating the food, blue ocean economy, and agriculture sector. The firm targeting technology-enabled companies across the agri-food value chain, leveraging disruptive technologies to bring about a future of food that is nourishing, regenerative, trusted, and ultra-fresh. Itrings together capital, deep sector knowledge, and a strong network of entrepreneurs, impact investors, technologists, scientists, farmers, chefs, policymakers, and food lovers to give rise to a future of food that is nourishing, regenerative, scalable, trusted, and delicious.

Id4 is an asset manager, designed for family offices and private investors, committed to unearth valuable and outstanding tech opportunities in Europe

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RRW invests in outstanding European Tech companies. We promote their international take-off by providing significant financial firepower and game changing ...

Merus Capital is an early-stage venture capital firm founded by former M&A leaders at Google and Microsoft. Merus empowers ambitious teams building tomorrow’s industry-defining platforms. The firm partners with founders that possess unique industry and customer insights, an unwavering commitment to product innovation, and a relentless focus onexecution.

ING is a global financial institution of Dutch origin offering banking, investments, life insurance and retirement services. They serve more than 85 million private, corporate and institutional customers in Europe, North and Latin America, Asia and Australia. They draw on our experience and expertise, their commitment to excellent service andtheir global scale to meet the needs of a broad customer base, comprising individuals, families, small businesses, large corporations, institutions and governments.

Capricorn Partners is a unique independent manager of venture capital, growth capital and quoted equity funds

Supporting Exceptional entrepreneurs. We value emotional intelligence as much as data, growing internal culture as much as growing revenue, and forming strong, personal bonds with founders. We recognize patterns where other don't.

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Chemical, Advanced Materials, Cosmetics, Recycling, CleanTech, Plastics and Rubber Manufacturing, Nanotechnology, Biosciences

We partner with exceptional B2B Software entrepreneurs across Northwestern Europe.

VC firm investing into seed and early stage intelligent enterprise and deep tech companies in Europe.