About imec.istart future fund
imec.istart future fund is a venture capital firm founded in 2023. It is primarily based out of Antwerp, Belgium. As of Oct 2025, imec.istart future fund is an active investor, having invested in 5 companies, with 3 new investments in the last 12 months. It primarily invests in Seed round in Belgium based startups. Its investments are spread across a wide range of sectors from Enterprise Applications to High Tech and HealthTech. Most recently it participated in the $***** Seed round of nxgsat A lot of funds co-invest with imec.istart future fund, with names like PMV sharing a substantial percentage of its portfolio. imec.istart future fund has team of 3 people including 2 partners.Key Metrics
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imec.istart future fund's List of All Investments
imec.istart future fund has a portfolio of 5 companies. Their most notable investments are in EDGX and Karomia.Their portfolio spans across and Belgium. They have invested in Enterprise Applications, High Tech, HealthTech and 5 other sectors, across stages such as Seed, Series A stages. Here is the list of all investments by imec.istart future fund:1. Minze Health
Provider of diagnosis and monitoring solution for voiding disorders. The products provided are Hospiflow and Homeflow. Hospiflow Bluetooth connected, data wirelessly transferred to the cloud, portable, waterproof uroflowmeter, and others. Homeflow is voiding the diary application.
Key facts about Minze Health
- Founded Year: 2015
- Location: Antwerp (Belgium)
- Stage: Series A
- Total Funding till date: $9.46M
- Employee Count: 26 as on Jul 26, 2025
- Investors: Capricorn Partners, PMV and 4 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Oct 17, 2024, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
2. nxgsat
Developer of software-defined satellite communication modems based on the 3GPP standard. The company focuses on creating solutions for satellite communication, utilizing software to define modem functionality. Its products aim to connect users to satellite networks. The business model centers on the development and distribution of these modems.
Key facts about nxgsat
- Founded Year: 2024
- Location: Ghent (Belgium)
- Stage: Seed
- Total Funding till date: $1.4M
- Investors: PMV and imec.istart future fund
- Latest Funding Round: Seed, Oct 21, 2025, $*****
3. Nuclivision
Developer of software enhancing nuclear medicine imaging workflows for improved patient care. The software solutions assist physicians throughout their workflow, from image acquisition to diagnosis and follow-up. The company's flagship product delivers enhanced PET images that aim to boost patient safety and streamline operations for more efficient imaging centers. By reducing radiation, costs, and logistical barriers, the goal is to make nuclear imaging more available, giving patients faster access to the right treatment. More efficient use of radiotracers will also lessen the environmental impact, fostering a more sustainable healthcare system.
Key facts about Nuclivision
- Founded Year: 2022
- Location: Ghent (Belgium)
- Stage: Seed
- Total Funding till date: $5.67M
- Employee Count: 21 as on Mar 31, 2026
- Investors: imec.istart, HERAN Partners and 2 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Seed, Apr 24, 2025, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
4. EDGX
Developer of onboard computer systems for signal intelligence and earth observation. These computer systems empower satellites to process data onboard and act instantly. The company's technology delivers performance to communication satellites and enables real-time decisions in orbit. It provides computing power needed for critical decisions.
Key facts about EDGX
- Founded Year: 2023
- Location: Ghent (Belgium)
- Stage: Seed
- Total Funding till date: $2.68M
- Investors: PMV and imec.istart future fund
- Latest Funding Round: Seed, Aug 11, 2025, $*****
5. Karomia
Platform offering CSRD reporting management solutions. The platform automates the entire CSRD reporting process and allows companies to generate near final reports. It analyzes a companys data, fills out the ESG report, and flags missing information. It handles regulatory updates in real time, helping companies navigate the evolving regulatory landscape
Key facts about Karomia
- Founded Year: 2024
- Location: Ghent (Belgium)
- Stage: Seed
- Total Funding till date: $2.09M
- Investors: imec.istart, Entourage and 1 Other
- Latest Funding Round: Seed, Feb 24, 2025, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
imec.istart future fund's Year-on-Year Investment Trends
In 2025, it made 4 investments. Its most recent first time investment was in nxgsat.imec.istart future fund's Investments by Stage
imec.istart future fund has made 4 investments in Seed stage with an average round size of $2.96M and 1 investment in Series A stage with an average round size of $5.3M.Stage of entry | No. of Investments |
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Seed | 4 |
Series A | 1 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
imec.istart future fund's Investments by Sector
imec.istart future fund has a diverse portfolio, with companies operating in the High Tech, Aerospace, Maritime and Defense Tech, Enterprise Applications, HealthTech and Consumer. Notably, it has invested in 4 Enterprise (B2B) companies, 4 Software companies, 4 Tech companies and at least 2 companies focusing on Tech hardware.Sector | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
High Tech | 3 |
Aerospace, Maritime and Defense Tech | 2 |
Enterprise Applications | 2 |
HealthTech | 2 |
Consumer | 1 |
Others | 5 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
imec.istart future fund's Investments by Geography
imec.istart future fund has made most investments in Belgium (5).imec.istart future fund's recent investments
imec.istart future fund has not made any investment in 2026 so far.Here are the most recent investments by imec.istart future fund:
Filter this listDate | Company | Location | Round Details | Round Amount | Co-Investors |
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Oct 21, 2025 | Belgium | Seed | 5627 | ||
Aug 11, 2025 | Belgium | Seed | 4747 | ||
Apr 24, 2025 | Belgium | Seed | 8618 | [+1] | |
Feb 24, 2025 | Belgium | Seed | 2102 | [+1] | |
Oct 17, 2024 | Belgium | Series A | 8141 | [+2] |
Team profile of imec.istart future fund
imec.istart future fund has a team of 3 members including 2 Partners located in Belgium. imec.istart future fund's team does not sit on the board of any company as of now.Co-investors of imec.istart future fund
Over the past 2 years, 9 investors have co-invested in imec.istart future fund's portfolio companies. This includes only funds.
- Invested before imec.istart future fund: imec.istart, White Fund and 2 others have invested in rounds before imec.istart future fund. There are 2 companies where imec.istart has invested before imec.istart future fund and 1 company where White Fund has invested before imec.istart future fund.
- Top Co-investors of imec.istart future fund: 5 investors entered a company along with imec.istart future fund. These include investors like PMV (2 companies).
Recent News related to imec.istart future fund
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NXGSAT Secures €1.2M Seed Funding for 5G Satellite ModemMicrowave Journal•Oct 21, 2025•nxgsat, imec.istart future fund, PMV Electric
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EDGX Closes €2.3M Seed FundingFinSMEs•Aug 11, 2025•EDGX, imec.istart future fund, PMV, Nvidia and 1 other
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Imec.istart Future Fund Secures Additional Funding for Tech StartupsSilicon Canals•Apr 25, 2025•imec.istart future fund
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Ghent-based Karomia secures €2M to help companies streamline ESG reportingSilicon Canals•Feb 24, 2025•Karomia, Entourage, imec.istart future fund, Imec and 1 other
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Minze Health Raises US$ 5.3 Million in Funding to Develop Prescription Digital Therapeutics and Drive Commercialization in the US MarketBusiness Wire•Oct 17, 2024•Minze Health, White Fund, Capricorn Partners, PMV and 1 other
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Belgian spacetech gem VEOWARE secures €2,5 million euro to empower spacecrafts with next-generation agilitySpaceNews•Sep 19, 2024•Veoware, imec.istart future fund, Ostbelgieninvest, Move Invest and 1 other
