KBC Group – Start it Fund
Status
ACTIVE
Global HQ
Antwerp, Belgium
Countries of investment
- Belgium
Investment stages
- Pre-Seed
- Seed
Industries
- Fintech
- Healthcare
- PropTech
- SaaS
About
KBC Group's Start it Fund is an early-stage investment vehicle associated with the Start it @KBC accelerator program. It provides funding, mentorship, and network access to promising startups, primarily in Belgium and potentially other European locations. The fund aims to support the growth and scaling of innovative businesses.
KBC Group's Start it Fund is an early-stage investment vehicle associated with the Start it @KBC accelerator program. It provides funding, mentorship, and network access to promising startups, primarily in Belgium and potentially other European locations. The fund aims to support the growth and scaling of innovative businesses.
Investment Thesis
Focuses on innovative and scalable startups. Aims to provide support, mentorship, and access to a network to help startups grow and succeed. Specific sectors of interest are not explicitly stated on the provided website, but the accelerator program suggests a broad interest in technology-driven businesses.
Manager's Experience
Backed by corporate innovation leaders and early-stage investment professionals with experience in fintech, financial services, and startup incubation across Europe.
Team
Katelijne Suetens - Managing Director
Sven De Cleyn - Investment Manager
Frederik Tibau - Investment Manager
Sofie Baeten - Community Lead
Karen Boers - Co-founder
Patrick Van Der Motte - Co-founder
Omar Mohout - Venture Partner
Jurgen Ingels - Board Member
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