# Start it @KBC

> Start it @KBC is a VC fund in Antwerp backing CleanTech and GreenTech. See 1 investments, check sizes, portfolio and contact details. Updated Sep 2026.

- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Antwerp, Belgium
- Total investments: 1
- Last investment: Mar 2020
- Lead investor: 100%
- Last updated: Sep 2026
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/start-it-accelerate-kbc/
- Website: http://www.startit.be/

Start it @KBC is a VC fund in Antwerp focused on CleanTech and GreenTech. Start it @KBC supports and promotes innovative and scalable entrepreneurship and, with over 800 startups.

## Contacts

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## Investment focus

### Industry

| Industry | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CleanTech | 1 | 100% |
| GreenTech | 1 | 100% |

## Team

| Name | Title | Investments | Profile |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Sabrina Polakoff | Business Mentor & Partner | 0 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/sabrina-polakoff |
| Vishal Punamiya | Mentor | 0 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/vishal-punamiya |

## Investments

| Company | Description | Amount | Stage | Date | Website |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Summotive® | The first invention of Summotive®, DriftAir®, works by utilizing wind energy without the need for maintenance. It does’nt require any additional power source and doesn’t contain moving parts. It provides optimal ventilation with high capacity air flow-through. Eco-friendly, silent operation, meets ESG objectives and Net-Zero Standard.GWR NANOINSULATION® GWR Nano is a paint-like liquid insulating material with special properties. A unique, revolutionary solution in the construction industry. The product has an excellent professional, development and testing background (TÜV SÜD), which distinguishes it from its competitors. GWR Nano can reduce energy consumption by more than 43% according to TÜV SÜD. | $28.1K | Pre-Seed | Mar 05, 2020 | https://summotive.com/ |

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## FAQ

### What does Start it @KBC invest in?

Start it @KBC invests primarily in CleanTech and GreenTech startups, most often at Pre-Seed stage. Most of the 1 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in Hungary. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.

### How do I contact Start it @KBC?

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### Who are the partners at Start it @KBC?

The team at Start it @KBC includes Sabrina Polakoff (Business Mentor & Partner) and Vishal Punamiya (Mentor). The Team section lists each member with their title, investment count and links.

### Is Shizune's investor data accurate?

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