Get early access to the startups we back
Pre-seed and seed-stage tech startups, selected and funded by imec.istart.
Meet the founders before their next round.
Investor Day
Join imec.istart Investor Day, where promising portfolio companies meet Belgium’s finest investors and an international network of venture capitalists, angel investors, and industry leaders.
350+ startups backed since 2011
See which companies we’ve invested in and how they’ve grown.
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What you get as an investor
Discover promising tech ventures, connect with founders and explore your next investment opportunity.
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Access curated deal flow
Get early access to high-potential tech startups selected and backed by imec.istart.
Meet founders at Investor Day
Meet 40+ tech startups raising funding at our biannual, invitation-only Investor Days.
Follow our portfolio
Track our startups as they grow and raise their next round.
What investors are saying
"imec.istart is a quality label for us.Investor Day gives us a strong pipeline of promising startups to follow for future investment opportunities."
Thomas Batsleer
Venture Tech Investor, Holland Capital
“LUMO Labs and imec.istart have built a strong, long-standing relationship based on trust, constructive collaboration and a shared commitment to helping ambitious technology startups succeed. Over the years, imec.istart has been a valued partner and a consistent source of high-quality dealflow, connecting us with promising founders and innovative technologies.”
Andy Lürling
Founding Partner, LUMO Labs
“Building great technology is one thing. Turning it into a scalable business is another. At Smartfin, we value how imec.istart helps founders bridge that gap early on, combining funding with the expertise and network needed to build companies ready for their next stage of growth.”
Thomas Depuydt
Managing Partner, Smartfin
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