The Venture Codex

Led · Seed · May 2026

TwoWay combines deterministic proprietary algorithms with AI to parse voice- and chat-driven broker messages and retrieve high-quality pricing data, real-time prices, axes, and market indications. The platform is designed to operate with sub-millisecond predictability and can be deployed on-prem within an institution's infrastructure. TwoWay is already in production with top-tier financial institutions in Paris and London and is being used across FX, Rates, and Fixed Income desks. The company cites that traders currently miss up to 80% of messages, which it estimates costs €1–3M per trader per year in missed opportunities, mispricing, and operational risk. TwoWay plans to deepen its models, expand coverage into rates derivatives, credit, and commodities, and scale the team and deployments across Europe and the UK.

Led · Equity · Dec 2025

Founded in 2021 in Antwerp, Dockflow has built a large maritime data lake that this year alone covers cargo worth $29 billion. The cloud platform currently tracks thousands of shipments every month through more than 100 integrated data sources, serving shippers, importers, exporters and terminals across 12 countries. While the product began with real-time container visibility, the company is now adding predictive AI so logistics teams can plan operations weeks in advance instead of reacting to delays. Dockflow claims its technology can cut costly inefficiencies created by the highly fragmented data systems used by ports, agents and carriers. The startup believes automating routine coordination will free logistics staff to focus on strategic work. No revenue figures were disclosed, but the firm positions itself in a market whose annual turnover runs into trillions of dollars. The fresh capital will fund the expansion of its predictive algorithms and broader customer adoption.

Participated · Seed · Dec 2025

Donna is a Ghent-based startup that builds a multimodal AI assistant specifically for sales representatives who spend most of their time on the road. The platform integrates with Salesforce, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics 365, HubSpot, Outlook, and Google Calendar, offering personalized pre-meeting briefings, automatic in-meeting note capture, and AI-generated follow-up emails in more than 40 languages. Customers report up to 75 % less administrative work, a 10× boost in CRM adoption, cleaner data, and conversion rates that are up to 20 % higher. Founded by Nicolas Christiaen, Jonas Deprez, and Xander Berkein, the company differentiates itself from generic sales-enablement tools by focusing on mobile workflows and real-time context delivery. Diversity is a stated priority, with over 40 % of its engineering and product team identifying as women or minorities. With fresh seed capital, Donna plans to accelerate adoption, deepen enterprise integrations, and expand into North America over the next year. The $4.8 million seed round also strengthens its financial position to solidify market leadership as the AI assistant of choice for field sales.

Participated · Equity · May 2025

Shyfter is a cloud-based HR and workforce management platform that helps companies plan team schedules, manage time tracking (punching, overtime, leave), and automate HR and payroll tasks through integrations. The platform serves nearly 1,800 clients, including SMEs and large enterprise customers such as Burger King and KFC. Founded in 2019 by Lionel Hermans and Vincent Baille and based in Brussels, the company targets customers that need streamlined scheduling and payroll automation. Shyfter’s product focuses on reducing manual work in workforce administration via an easy scheduling interface and advanced integrations. The company plans to use recent funding to accelerate international growth in France, Spain, and the Netherlands. The article reports the company raised new capital (see deal details) to support that expansion.

Participated · Equity · Jan 2025

Clovis offers a project management application that centralises all construction project data in a secure, collaborative workspace accessible to teams new to digital tools. The app enables real-time project monitoring to reduce human error, boost productivity, and cut paper use, travel, and carbon footprint. It targets construction, architecture, and property professionals and has been adopted by more than 1,500 companies and 20,000 users. Founded in 2020 in France, Clovis is expanding internationally with initial customers in Portugal, Belgium, Switzerland, and Luxembourg and aims to enter the United States. The company raised €2 million in its first round to expand its team, develop new AI-based functionalities, and accelerate international growth.