About startup landscape in Belgium
Belgium has over 33,269 startups across the country. Of these, 7.31K are funded companies that have collectively raised $55.6B in venture capital and private equity. The country is home to 3 unicorns. A total of 2,090 investors have participated in 15,885 funding rounds, with 287 startups securing early-stage funding and 117 raising late-stage funding. In the last five years, 2,239 new companies have been founded, raising over $764M in funding. Startups in Belgium have witnessed 1,496 acquisitions and 754 IPOs, while 2,135 startups wrapped up operations. Additionally, 621 companies have been founded by women.
Top Companies in Belgium
Euroclear is the top company in Belgium, ranked using Tracxn Score (what's this?).
Here are 5 of the top companies in Belgium:
Company | Description | Location | Founded | Current Stage | Private Funding Raised |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Provider of post-trade services for financial markets | Brussels (Belgium) | 1968 | Acquired | $1.46B | |
Developer of antibody-based drugs to treat autoimmune diseases and cancer | Ghent (Belgium) | 2008 | Public | $61.9M | |
Internet first brand of beer and alcoholic beverages | Brussels (Belgium) | 2008 | Public | - | |
Developer of open-source enterprise resource planning and customer relationship management | Louvain-la-neuve (Belgium) | 2005 | Series E | $483M | |
Provider of mobile communication and broadband network services | London (United Kingdom) | 2005 | Public | - |
Recent Funding Rounds in Belgium
In the year 2026, till September 2026, $1.21B has been raised in 69 equity
funding rounds across Belgium. In the same period last year (i.e. till September 2025), $517M had been raised across 67 rounds in Belgium. So, 2026 has seen a 133.41% rise in funding in companies of Belgium as compared to 2025.
Here are some recent, important funding rounds in Belgium:Company | Round Raised | Amount Raised | Funding Date | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Series B | 7422 | Sep 21, 2026 | ||
Series A | 6038 | Sep 18, 2026 | ||
Seed | 8420 | Sep 17, 2026 | ||
Series A | 1885 | Sep 14, 2026 | ||
Series A | 7910 | Sep 10, 2026 | and 1 more |
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- 33.3K+ Total Companies
- $55.6B+ Total Funding
- 7.3K+ Funded Companies
- 750+ IPOs
- 1.5K+ Acquisitions
Top Investors in Belgium
Europa is the top investor in companies of Belgium based on number of companies invested.
Here are some top investors in Belgium:
Investor | Location | Top Portfolio Companies |
|---|---|---|
Liege (Belgium) | ||
Brussels (Belgium) | ||
Ghent (Belgium) | ||
Hasselt (Belgium) |
Acquisitions in Belgium
In the year 2026, till September 2026, 45 acquisitions happened in Belgium. Last year, in 2025, a total of 84 acquisitions happened in Belgium.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in Belgium:
Company | Acquisition Type | Acquisition Date | Acquirers |
|---|---|---|---|
Business Acquisition | Sep 21, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Aug 25, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Aug 25, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Aug 24, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Aug 17, 2026 |
IPOs in Belgium
In the year 2026, till February 2026, 1 IPO happened in Belgium. In its previous year, in 2025, a total of 4 IPOs happened in Belgium.
Here are some recent, important IPOs in Belgium:
Company | IPO Date | Exchange Symbol |
|---|---|---|
Feb 06, 2026 | National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ) | |
Nov 20, 2025 | Euronext Exchange (Euronext) | |
Aug 20, 2025 | Oslo Stock Exchange (OSLO BORS) | |
Jul 09, 2025 | Euronext Exchange (Euronext) | |
Feb 07, 2025 | New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) |
Top News about startups in Belgium
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Banqup Group SA reports strong H1 2026 subscription revenue growth of 42.3% YoYGlobeNewswire•Aug 25, 2026•Banqup
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Deliverect and Bounteous Forge Global Partnership to Advance Branded Digital OrderingPR Newswire•Aug 24, 2026•Bounteous, Deliverect
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Hybrid Software Releases Packz 12 with AI Assistant, Amazon Transparency & 2D Codes Supportverpackungsdruck.com•Jul 24, 2026•Hybrid Software
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Barco and AED Strengthen Partnership for Rental and Staging Customers in UK and IrelandEuropaWire•Jul 13, 2026•AED Group, Barco
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Celent Report Highlights NGDATA's Targeted Customer Engagement Capabilities in Retail BankingRetailbankerinternational•Jul 07, 2026•Celent, NGDATA
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Banqup Group SA Announces Extraordinary General Meeting for Shareholder Vote on Key ResolutionsGlobeNewswire•Jul 03, 2026•Banqup
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Hybrid Software Receives Two 2026 Pinnacle Awards for Technologypiworld.com•Jun 26, 2026•Hybrid Software

