META Group
Venture capitalBrussels · Seed–Series A · 42 people tracked
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1,090 people in our graph share verified history with the META Group team — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.
Investment thesis
META Group focuses on the research-to-market journey, working alongside researchers and institutions to develop market strategies and access financing that turns research outcomes into commercial applications. With over 30 years of experience in the Research and Innovation sector, the firm supports innovation teams across all maturity stages through acceleration programmes, dissemination and exploitation services (including a European Commission initiative), and investment activities. It emphasizes knowledge-intensive development, scaling disruptive solutions, and enabling growth foundations for promising businesses across Europe.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 42 people
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What they invest in
from 8 of 9 portfolio companiesImpact & Social Good ×3Deep Tech ×2EdTech ×2Future of Work ×2GovTech ×2Enterprise Software ×1Fintech ×1
HQs:Belgium×1Italy×1
Investments · 9 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathASTP is a membership association for the knowledge transfer community in Europe, connecting professionals with innovation stakeholders and offering events, training, and professional accreditation.
EdTechImpact & Social Good
Business Angels Europe is a federation representing angel investor networks across Europe, engaging with EU policymakers in Brussels and coordinating knowledge-sharing, programmes, and advocacy for its members.
FintechBrussels, BE
The European Association of Innovation Consultants (EAIC) is an industry association gathering innovation consultants who help organizations and SMEs secure European research and innovation funding, such as EIC Accelerator and Horizon grants.
Enterprise Software
EBN (European Business and Innovation Centre Network) is a non-profit that runs a pan-European network of innovation support organisations, granting and managing the EU|BIC certification and related programs.
Future of WorkImpact & Social Good
The page presents a success story about IcARUS, a European research project focused on turning urban security research into practical solutions for cities.
GovTech
IASP is a membership organization connecting science parks, technology parks, areas of innovation, and their professionals, sharing best practices in areas such as science and technology parks (STP) management and providing members with opportunities like calls for papers, competitions, projects, and funding.
Deep Tech
INSME is an international membership network that connects SME associations, innovation agencies, and their member companies to promote SME innovation and internationalization through webinars, events, trade missions, and B2B matchmaking.
Future of WorkImpact & Social Good
Netval is an Italian association, founded in 2002 and formalized in 2007, whose members include universities, public research bodies, and IRCCS institutes working on innovation and technology transfer.
Deep TechEdTechGovTech
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
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Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has META Group made?
- META Group has 9 tracked investments.
- What stage does META Group invest at?
- META Group invests at the Seed, Series A stages.
- What sectors does META Group focus on?
- META Group focuses on Biotech, Cleantech, Climate Tech, Deep Tech, Energy, Medical Devices.
- Where is META Group located?
- META Group is headquartered in Brussels, BE.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamLuigi Amati | Co-fondatore e CEO Meta Group, Presidente Onorario Business Angel Europe
FondFitzcarraldo · Luigi Amati
Why does META Group believes in ESIL? - Luigi Amati
European ESIL · Luigi Amati
Smarter tools for sustainable offshore wind | SUSTAINOW
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Training programme presentation and event conclusion | IMPAC3T-IP
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Valorising research in the social sciences, humanities, and arts | IMPAC3T-IP
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Socially responsible licensing for medical application | IMPAC3T-IP
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