Innovation Fund sa/nv
Venture capitalSchaerbeek · Seed–Series B · 17 people tracked
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Investment thesis
The Innovation Fund invests in innovative startups and companies active in chemistry and life sciences, providing capital from early stage onward once academic research and development has been proven and protected. Established through the involvement of major industrial companies and public partners, the fund offers not only capital but also added value through its network of industrial investors and partners. It grew out of the essenscia Innovation Award and Innovation Circle, structures that support and mentor startups and SMEs in the Belgian chemical sector.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 17 people
from the firm's website & public directoriesWhat they invest in
from 7 of 7 portfolio companiesDeep Tech ×3Hardware ×3SaaS ×3Advanced Manufacturing ×2Creator Economy ×2Energy ×2IoT ×2Media & Entertainment ×2
HQs:United States×3Belgium×2Denmark×1
Investments · 7 tracked
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Zeopore develops enhanced zeolite catalysts to improve efficiency and sustainability in chemical industry processes including refining, plastics recycling, and fuel production.
Advanced ManufacturingCircular EconomyCleantechDeep TechEnergyNew MaterialsLeuven, BE
Martin d'Halluin(Founder, HSE and R&D Manager)inDr. Danny Verboekend(Co-founder)Kurt Du Mong(CEO)inIr. Kurt Du Mong(CEO)
Co-investorsCapricorn Venture Partners
Aloxy develops industrial IoT solutions including sensors, gateways, and middleware for the chemical, oil and gas, and process industries.
Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechEnterprise SoftwareHardwareIoTAntwerp, BE
Maarten WeyninGlenn Ergeertsin
Co-investorsQbic FundDow Venture Capital
Biolectrics develops ORAFLOW, a periodontal therapy product for oral/dental care.
HealthtechMedical DevicesCleveland, US
Steven Cornelius(Executive Officer, Director)Issam Nemeh(Director)William John Leimkuehler(Executive Officer, Director)Paul Ruflin(Director)
Co-investorsBoston Harbor Angels
BoxCast provides live video streaming hardware and software, including pocket-sized encoders, a proprietary streaming protocol, OTT apps, and cloud-based audio mixing tools for broadcasters.
Creator EconomyHardwareMedia & EntertainmentSaaSCleveland, US
Gordon Daily(Executive Officer, Director)inSam Brenner(Executive Officer)inTera Mitter(Executive Officer)inPeter Spaulding(Executive Officer)inMike Griffith(Executive Officer)inRon Hopper(Executive Officer)in
Co-investorsFirst Leaf CapitalJumpstart VenturesUpdata Partners
Sternula operates a commercial satellite network delivering affordable data connectivity to maritime vessels through AIS 2.0 technology, enabling digital services for ship operators.
Data & InfrastructureDeep TechHardwareIoTLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSSpace Tech
Lars Moltsen(CEO)in
Co-investorsCVX Ventures
Trioscope provides software that enables creators to blend live-action performances with digitally created environments and effects through plugins for industry-standard compositing tools.
Creator EconomyDeveloper ToolsMedia & EntertainmentAtlanta, US
L.C. Crowley(Co-Founder & CEO)Brandon Barr(Co-Founder & President)inLoran C. Crowley(Executive Officer, Director)Greg Jonkajtys(Co-Founder & Chief Creative Officer)
Co-investorsBITKRAFT VenturesKrafton
Zevvy offers an online platform that automates billing for ZEV (self-consumption energy communities) and ancillary/utility costs, targeting property managers and billing service providers.
EnergyPropTechSaaS
Co-investorsStartAngels Network
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesAloxy · electramining.co.za · Jul 21, 2026
BoxCast · trysignalbase.com · May 12, 2026
Zevvy · nasdaqprivatemarket.com · Apr 3, 2026
Zeopore Technologies · zeopore.com · Aug 27, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Innovation Fund sa/nv invest at?
- Innovation Fund sa/nv invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B stages.
- What is Innovation Fund sa/nv's typical check size?
- Innovation Fund sa/nv typically writes checks of $270K – $2.7M.
- What sectors does Innovation Fund sa/nv focus on?
- Innovation Fund sa/nv focuses on Biotech, Cleantech, Deep Tech, New Materials.
- Where is Innovation Fund sa/nv located?
- Innovation Fund sa/nv is headquartered in Schaerbeek, BE.
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