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META Group
AcceleratorBrussels · Seed–Series A · 42 people tracked
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Investment thesis
META Group positions itself as a leading European research accelerator bridging the gap between research and the market. Its Research Angels embed within research teams and support them from securing their first research grant through to their first sale, using a methodology refined over 30+ years with thousands of innovation teams. Services span competition and market analysis, target segmentation, value proposition building, business modelling, intellectual asset strategy, solution marketing and access to finance. It also runs EU-linked initiatives such as the Horizon Results Booster, a European Commission programme offering free support for dissemination and exploitation of EU-funded R&I projects.
Source: firm website, verified Sep 27, 2026.
Team · 42 people
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What they invest in
from 9 of 21 portfolio companiesImpact & Social Good ×3Deep Tech ×2EdTech ×2Future of Work ×2GovTech ×2Climate Tech ×1Consumer ×1Enterprise Software ×1
HQs:Belgium×1Italy×1United States×1
Portfolio companies · 21 tracked
alumni founders can tell you what the program is really likeASTP 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
Eclipse Foods makes plant-based ice cream designed to replicate the taste and texture of dairy ice cream using plant-derived ingredients.
Climate TechConsumerFoodTechSan Francisco, US
Aylon Steinhart(Founder)inThomas Elliott Bowman(Founder)inThomas Bowman(Founder)inMatt GrebilinJess Chen(Internal Operations Manager)Katie Sedgwick(Director, People \u0026 Culture)
Co-investorsGaingelsImpossible FinanceInitialized CapitalPioneerSozo VenturesY Combinator+3 more
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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.
BIKE-HEIBoosterCrowdhelixECO2fuelESIL MoldovaHYScaleIntellectual Property BoosterOXiNEMSPHIRESTRONG-URSUSTAINOWwiderAdvance Facility
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has META Group made?
- META Group has 21 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, Healthtech, Medical Devices.
- Where is META Group located?
- META Group is headquartered in Brussels, BE.
- Who does META Group co-invest with?
- META Group most often shares deals with Impossible Finance, Initialized Capital, Pioneer, among 5 tracked co-investors.
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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