The Institute for the Promotion of Innovation by Science and Technology in Flanders

Summary

The Institute for the Promotion of Innovation by Science and Technology in Flanders appeared to be the Corporate Investor, which was created in 1991. The main department of described Corporate Investor is located in the Brussels. The venture was found in Europe in Belgium.

For fund there is a match between the location of its establishment and the land of its numerous investments - Belgium. Among the various public portfolio startups of the fund, we may underline Okapi Sciences, Nomadesk, Bloomlife The fund has no exact preference in some founders of portfolio startups. If startup sums 4 or 5+ of the founder, the chance for it to be financed is low. Moreover, a startup needs to be at the age of 2-3 years to get the investment from the fund. We can highlight the next thriving fund investment areas, such as Biopharma, Clinical Trials.

The important activity for fund was in 2017. Speaking about the real fund results, this Corporate Investor is 47 percentage points more often commits exit comparing to other organizations. Deals in the range of 1 - 5 millions dollars are the general things for fund. The fund is generally included in less than 2 deals every year. The increased amount of exits for fund were in 2017. Opposing the other organizations, this The Institute for the Promotion of Innovation by Science and Technology in Flanders works on 4 percentage points more the average amount of lead investments.

The typical case for the fund is to invest in rounds with 1-2 participants. Despite the The Institute for the Promotion of Innovation by Science and Technology in Flanders, startups are often financed by Thuja Capital, Plug and Play, Vinnof. The meaningful sponsors for the fund in investment in the same round are Horizon 2020, Gimv, BAN Vlaanderen. In the next rounds fund is usually obtained by Wellington Partners, Van Herk Ventures, VIB.