KBC Focus Fund
Corporate VCBrussels · Seed–Growth
Investment thesis
KBC Focus Fund is the captive fund of KBC Group supporting technology startups and scale-ups, with a focus on nanotechnology, microelectronics, deep tech and the Internet of Things. It concentrates mainly on Belgium and neighbouring countries, home to leading technology expertise centres, and does not exclude companies with a significant hardware component. The fund invests up to EUR 5 million over a company's lifecycle, with a sweet spot of EUR 0.5-2.5 million in a first round, acting as lead or co-investor. Beyond capital, it offers technical expertise, business introductions and access to KBC Group's network, plus assistance across the growth cycle via dedicated M&A, corporate finance, and research and sales teams.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 16, 2026.
What they invest in
from 2 of 2 portfolio companiesAdvanced Manufacturing ×1Deep Tech ×1Enterprise Software ×1Future of Work ×1Hardware ×1SaaS ×1
HQs:United States×1
Investments · 2 tracked
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Enterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSaaSNew York, US
Co-investorsFJ LabsHinge CapitalRosecliff VenturesAndreessen HorowitzWallonie Entreprendre
Hummink develops NAZCA, a precision printing machine for manufacturing miniaturized electronics and nano-electronic components at nanometer-to-micrometer scales.
Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechHardware
Amin M'Barki(Founder)in
Co-investorsElaiaBpifranceEuropean Innovation Council Fund
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesAmbient · pulse2.com · Jul 15, 2026
Hummink · finsmes.com · Nov 18, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does KBC Focus Fund invest at?
- KBC Focus Fund invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B, Growth stages.
- What is KBC Focus Fund's typical check size?
- KBC Focus Fund typically writes checks of $550K – $2.8M.
- What sectors does KBC Focus Fund focus on?
- KBC Focus Fund focuses on Deep Tech, Hardware, IoT, New Materials, Semiconductors.
- Where is KBC Focus Fund located?
- KBC Focus Fund is headquartered in Brussels, BE.
- Does KBC Focus Fund lead rounds?
- Yes, KBC Focus Fund leads investment rounds.
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