Participated · Equity · Jul 2026

Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Louvain-la-Neuve, e-peas develops and markets ultra-low-power semiconductor technology that enables devices to operate from ambient energy sources such as light, RF, vibration, and heat. Its product portfolio includes energy-harvesting power management ICs, microcontrollers, and sensor solutions backed by about 15 years of research and patented IP. The company says its solutions power high-volume applications including solar-powered remote controls, HVAC systems, cameras, and smart tracking devices for global customers. e-peas aims to extend battery lifespans and eliminate battery replacements for industrial and IoT device designers. Financially, the company has raised multiple rounds including €8 million in 2020, €17.5 million in March 2024, and the recent €19.2 million round to support commercial scaling and international expansion. The firm also maintains offices in Switzerland and the USA.

Participated · Equity · May 2022

Zozio is a predictive logistics platform that collects, visualises and analyses field data in real time across industrial sites and beyond. Its solution aims to optimise the flow of factories by automating manual, repetitive tasks for technical operators and assisting operational managers in logistical planning. The startup serves manufacturing customers, including L'Oréal, Saint-Gobain, Renault and Daher. Founded in 2019 by Bastien Triclot and Fabrice Jutteau, Zozio positions itself as a benchmark logistics platform for the industry of tomorrow. The company plans to triple its workforce and further develop its offering for manufacturing players across Europe. It will also expand internationally through distribution partnerships and by opening a new office in Germany this year, funded by the recent raise.

Led · Equity · Dec 2021

Penbox provides a platform for collecting documents and structured information, using smart forms and customer data enrichment to reduce administrative burden for insurance brokers. The company is integrated into Portima’s Brio brokerage management platform and is used by more than 130 insurance brokers. Since launching in November 2019, Penbox has invited over 100,000 Belgian residents to share information with brokers, expanded to the Flemish market in September 2021, and grew from 25 clients in 2020 to 130+ clients. The team was incubated at KBC Start-it, received a grant from Innoviris, and has been recognized in several fintech and insurance industry programs and awards. Penbox plans to double headcount from 11 to 20 by June 2022, increase its customer base by the end of 2022, attract larger Belgian players, and expand into the French market. The company recently closed a €1.5m fundraising to accelerate growth and consolidate its presence in the Belgian brokerage market.

Participated · Equity · Apr 2021

Nestwave provides low-power geolocation IP and cloud services purpose-built for Internet of Things (IoT) applications, using hybrid GNSS and cellular positioning technologies. Its DSP software enables IoT modem and wireless MCU chipmakers to integrate accurate positioning for LTE Cat M1, NB‑IoT, LoRa and Sigfox platforms without a dedicated positioning chipset. The solution significantly reduces power consumption compared with traditional GNSS offerings, improves accuracy in urban canyon environments and increases indoor coverage. Nestwave’s technology is supported by more than 10 patents issued and pending. The company says the new capital will accelerate technology innovation, product development and commercial deployment of its positioning solutions. Nestwave is based in Paris, France. Nestwave develops a DSP software GNSS solution that enables modem providers in the IoT market (LTE Cat M1, NB-IoT, LoRa, Sigfox) to offer accurate, integrated geolocation. The technology is built on 10 issued and pending patents and is designed to improve accuracy in urban canyon environments, increase indoor coverage, and reduce power consumption versus existing solutions. The company targets integration within modem platforms to deliver location services for IoT applications. Nestwave plans to use new funding to carry out its product innovation strategy, accelerate development and intensify commercial deployment. Founded in 2014 by Rabih Chrabieh and based in Paris, France, the company is focused on scaling its commercial footprint in target IoT markets. The article does not report operating metrics such as revenue or user counts.

Led · Equity · Jul 2020

Dgenious develops and markets a specialized business-intelligence solution that gives multi-site retailers and restaurants direct access to consolidated key metrics in real time. The product connects directly to customers' databases (POS, ERP, CRM) and consolidates data in real time, enabling users to generate analyses, reports and dashboards quickly. The company positions its technology as radically different from conventional BI systems and designed for easy, immediate access by any user. Dgenious serves customers in hospitality, luxury, retail, fashion and health, operating across several European countries with clients running dozens to several hundred outlets, including mixed company-owned and franchise models. Founded in 2014 in Sierre (Valais) and incubated by The Ark, Dgenious now has its operational headquarters in Brussels and an R&D center in Sierre. A new investment of over €1 million from The Faktory Fund and finance&invest.bruxelles will be used to accelerate its expansion in Europe and strengthen its market position.