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Half of Belgian media and entertainment startups don’t grow fast enough

Posted in Startup News, Ecosystem, Go Global, Insights, Experts, Funding, Starting Up, Going Global, Growing, Fundraising on Dec 20, 2017

While a growing number of Belgian startups are successful in Belgium and abroad, a study conducted by Telenet and Startups.be reveals that half of the media and entertainment startups in our country don’t grow fast enough.

Security wearable specialist Ticto raises 1.7 million euro

Posted in Startup News, Ecosystem, Go Global, Funding, Starting Up, Growing, Fundraising on Dec 14, 2017

Ticto, a Belgian pioneer in security wearables, announced the closing of a 1.7 million euros funding round. In combination with the conversion of bonds issued end 2015, this results in a total capital increase of 5.5 million euros. The company plans to use the funding to expand product development a...

NGDATA raises 19$ million to fuel global growth

Posted in Startup News, Ecosystem, Funding, Going Global, Growing on Dec 11, 2017

NGDATA, the customer experience management solutions company, has raised over $19 million in Series C funding. The funds will primarily be used to further accelerate global growth.

The Birdhouse gets funded by Belfius

Posted in Startup News, Ecosystem, Insights, Funding, Growing on Nov 20, 2017

As of 2018, Belfius foresees to invest 10 million euro in the most promising startups that come from the six-month acceleration programme.

France Digitale joins the European Startup Network

Posted in Startup News, Ecosystem, Insights, Policy, Growing on Nov 16, 2017

The European Startup Network (ESN) has joined forces with one of the most important startup ecosystems in Europe, France. France Digitale, an independent non-profit organisation will represent the French ecosystem in the network.

Top 5 facts about the Walloon tech ecosystem

Posted in Startup News, Ecosystem, Policy, Experts, Starting Up, Going Global, Growing on Oct 26, 2017

From comprehending the Walloon tech startup players, to portraying the Walloon startup ecosystem at the global level. In the first semester of 2017, The Digital Agency and Startups.be have conducted a profound study to assess the state of the tech ecosystem in the Walloon region.

Winwinner gets the support of The CoFoundry

Posted in Startup News, Ecosystem, Go Global, Funding, Growing on Oct 20, 2017

With the help of The CoFoundry WinWinner wants to speed up its growth plans. Further digitalization of the platform should refine and optimize the matchmaking process.

Sensolus raises €2.75 million to grow beyond European borders

Posted in Startup News, Ecosystem, Go Global, Funding, Going Global, Growing on Oct 13, 2017

The Ghent-based IoT startup Sensolus announced that Capricorn ICT Arkiv and Quest for Growth invested about €2.75 million in the business. The funding round was also joined by an unnamed angel investor with expertise in international market expansion.

LynxCare raises money and opens office in Silicon Valley

Posted in Startup News, Ecosystem, Go Global, Funding, Starting Up, Going Global on Oct 10, 2017

The Leuven based healthcare startup LynxCare raises 1.2 million euro. The young company, that tracks and monitors patients for hospitals, also has someone working in San Francisco.

Alexander De Croo is among finalists for the Startup Nations Award for National Policy Leadership

Posted in Ecosystem, Insights, Policy, Experts on Oct 05, 2017

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Digital Agenda Alexander De Croo has been nominated for the Startup Nations Award for National Policy Leadership.

Ten ways for startup founders to make the most out of Web Summit and Slush

Posted in Startup News, Ecosystem, Go Global, Insights, Experts, Going Global on Oct 04, 2017

Before you attend larger-than-life events such as WebSummit and Slush, a good preparation is crucial! Here are ten ways to make the most out of your visit.

Showpad opens Chicago office, welcomes former Marketo EVP Jason Holmes as COO

Posted in Startup News, Go Global, Going Global, Growing on Oct 04, 2017

Sales enablement platform Showpad has hired Jason Holmes as President and Chief Operating Officer (COO). Holmes will open and run Showpad’s new Chicago office, which will serve as the company’s North American headquarters.

OTA Insight announces capital round of $ 20 million

Posted in Startup News, Ecosystem, Go Global, Funding, Starting Up, Going Global, Growing, Fundraising on Dec 14, 2017

OTA Insight, the data intelligence platform for the hotel industry, has announced a new capital round of $ 20 million in growth financing. The capital round was led by Eight Roads Ventures, alongside F-Prime Capital Partners and previous investors in the company.

AllThingsTalk closes 2 million financing round

Posted in Startup News, Ecosystem, Go Global, Funding, Going Global, Growing, Fundraising on Dec 13, 2017

AllThingsTalk announces the closing of a financing round of 2 million euro under the lead of Belgian investor Saffelberg Investments, joined by the Cordier family and seasoned entrepreneurs Luc Osselaer, Peter Hinssen, Luc Dooms and Philippe Jadoul. Vista Capital Partners acted as advisor in the cap...

All you need to know about our Go Global program for 2018!

Posted in Startup News, Ecosystem, Go Global, Going Global, Growing on Nov 20, 2017

The success of our recent Go Global campaigns inspired us to go the extra mile for you in 2018, literally. Do you want to know where we're headed? Check this out!

Belgian insuretech scale-up Qover wins German DIAmond award

Posted in Startup News, Ecosystem, Go Global, Insights, Going Global, Growing on Nov 17, 2017

The Belgian insuretech scale-up Qover won the prestigious DIAmond Award during the DIA Conference in Munich. Qover convinced the jury through a live demonstration of how you can build an insuretech business in just 5 minutes. Different insurance services are available in open API’s that can be integ...

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