# imec.xpand

> imec.xpand is a VC fund in Leuven backing Semiconductor and Manufacturing. See 54 investments, check sizes, portfolio and contact details. Updated Aug 2026.

- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Leuven, Belgium
- Total investments: 54
- Last investment: Jun 2026
- Lead investor: 48%
- Fund size: $351M
- Last fund: May 2024
- Last updated: Aug 2026
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/imec.xpand
- Website: http://www.imecxpand.com

Imec.xpand is an independently managed, game-changing way to enable early-stage nano electronics-based innovation powered by imec, the world-leading R&D hub for nanoelectronics and digital technology.

## Contacts

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## Round sizes

| Stage | Round size |
| --- | --- |
| Seed | $3.3M–$23M |
| Series A | $8.7M–$56M |
| Series B | $12M–$100M |

## Investment focus

### Industry

| Industry | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Semiconductor | 10 | 19% |
| Manufacturing | 8 | 15% |
| Medical Device | 7 | 13% |
| Health Care | 5 | 9% |
| Medical | 4 | 7% |

36 industries tracked in total.

### Stage

| Stage | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Seed | 14 | 26% |
| Series A | 11 | 20% |
| Series B | 11 | 20% |
| Funding Round | 3 | 6% |
| Series C | 1 | 2% |

### Country

| Country | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | 10 | 19% |
| United States | 8 | 15% |
| Germany | 3 | 6% |
| The Netherlands | 2 | 4% |
| Spain | 1 | 2% |

9 countries tracked in total.

## Team

| Name | Title | Investments | Profile |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Frank Bulens | Partner | 6 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/frank-bulens |
| Tom Vanhoutte | Partner, Founder & Managing Partner | 7 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/tom-vanhoutte |
| Cyril Vancura | Partner | 10 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/cyril-vancura |

## Investments

| Company | Description | Amount | Stage | Date | Website |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| NEURA Robotics | NEURA Robotics is a high-tech robotics company which is poised to usher the way into the cognitive era by building intelligent robotic assistants which can be used in all areas of life. At NEURA Robotics, we bridge the gap of human-robot interaction by advancing robots’ cognitive abilities with groundbreaking leaps in environment perception,mechanical design, and artificial intelligence. We have successfully introduced the first-ever commercially available cognitive robot, MAiRA, together with MAV –the Multi-Sensing Autonomous Vehicle and LARA - the Lightweight Agile Robotic Assistant. By giving the robot what is currently missing: senses and a mind, we aim to not only revolutionize modern production sites but also conquer new markets such as medical technologies, home automation, food and agricultural production. | $1.4B | Series C | Jun 10, 2026 |  |
| NEURA Robotics | NEURA Robotics is a high-tech robotics company which is poised to usher the way into the cognitive era by building intelligent robotic assistants which can be used in all areas of life. At NEURA Robotics, we bridge the gap of human-robot interaction by advancing robots’ cognitive abilities with groundbreaking leaps in environment perception,mechanical design, and artificial intelligence. We have successfully introduced the first-ever commercially available cognitive robot, MAiRA, together with MAV –the Multi-Sensing Autonomous Vehicle and LARA - the Lightweight Agile Robotic Assistant. By giving the robot what is currently missing: senses and a mind, we aim to not only revolutionize modern production sites but also conquer new markets such as medical technologies, home automation, food and agricultural production. | $1.4B | Series C | Jun 10, 2026 |  |
| Eyeo | Eyeo is fundamentally redefining image sensing by eliminating decades-old limitations, Capturing all incoming light and drastically improving resolution. | $47M | Series A | May 11, 2026 |  |
| Invisix | Invisix is a semiconductor monitoring company that provides next-generation measurement devices for semiconductor manufacturing. | $23.5M | Seed | May 01, 2026 |  |
| Vertical Compute | Vertical Compute offers chiplet-based technology that cuts data movement to achieve up to 80% energy savings. | $42.9M | Seed | Mar 04, 2026 |  |
| Optalysys | Optalysys solves the fundamental limitations of conventional computing. Optalysys develops optical AI systems that accelerate the demanding deep learning and pattern recognition tasks at groundbreaking speeds but at a fraction of the energy consumption of traditional computing hardware.Optalysys' embeddable technology will enablesupercomputing capability in Edge and mobile devices. | $30.9M | Series A | Jan 22, 2026 |  |
| Mojo Vision | Mojo Vision is a developer of augmented reality products and platforms intended to invent the future of computing. The company has developed a smart contact lens with a built-in display that gives timely information without interrupting the focus and delivers immediate, powerful, and relevant information without the intrusions of today'smobile devices, enabling users to connect with others at a glance, anytime, anywhere handsfree.Mojo Vision was founded in 2015 and headquartered in Saratoga, California. | $75M | Series B | Sep 04, 2025 |  |
| Aerospacelab | Aerospacelab is a company established near Brussels aiming at tackling some of the most challenging problems with a completely different paradigm. | $109.4M | Series B | Aug 26, 2025 |  |
| Q.ANT | Q.ANT develops photonic processors for AI and high-performance computing, utilizing light for information processing. The company also produces quantum sensors offering ultra-high magnetic field sensitivity in a compact form factor. These products aim to enable more intelligent and sustainable systems across various sectors like data centers,aerospace, and medical technology. | $72M | Series A | Jul 17, 2025 |  |
| Eyeo | Eyeo is fundamentally redefining image sensing by eliminating decades-old limitations, Capturing all incoming light and drastically improving resolution. | $17M | Seed | May 07, 2025 |  |

10 of 54 investments shown.

## Co-investors
- [BOM](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/brabantse-ontwikkelings-maatschappij-bom) — VC Fund, 9 deals together
- [Qbic Fund](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/qbic-fund) — VC Fund, 9 deals together
- [Innovation Industries](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/innovation-industries) — VC Fund, 7 deals together
- [Invest-NL](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/invest-nl) — VC Fund, 6 deals together
- [imec](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/imec) — VC Fund, 5 deals together
- [Koch Disruptive Technologies](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/koch-disruptive-technologies) — VC Fund, 5 deals together

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## FAQ

### What does imec.xpand invest in?

imec.xpand invests primarily in Semiconductor, Manufacturing and Medical Device startups, most often at Seed and Series A stage. Most of the 54 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in Belgium. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.

### What is imec.xpand's check size?

imec.xpand typically joins rounds of $3.3M–$23M at Seed, $8.7M–$56M at Series A and $12M–$100M at Series B. These ranges are 10th–90th percentile round sizes calculated from confirmed public funding rounds, so they are a realistic guide to the rounds imec.xpand participates in.

### How do I contact imec.xpand?

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### Who are the partners at imec.xpand?

The team at imec.xpand includes Frank Bulens (Partner), Tom Vanhoutte (Partner, Founder & Managing Partner) and Cyril Vancura (Partner). The Team section lists each member with their title, investment count and links.

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