Capital-E

Capital-E, established in 2006, is a venture capital firm based in Antwerp, Belgium. It specializes in early-stage investments, providing capital to companies developing innovative electronics or advanced materials-based products. The firm leverages its strategic relationship with IMEC, Europe's largest independent research center in micro- and nano-electronics, to offer portfolio companies access to over 2000 scientists and engineers, as well as IMEC's extensive global partner network. Capital-E invests across Western Europe, focusing on sectors such as semiconductor, materials, processing, and consumer electronics.

Lou Hermans

Partner

Ruud van der Linden

Venture Partner

Pascal Vanluchene

Co-Founder and Venture Partner

Marc Wachsmuth

Partner and Co-Founder (Capital-E II)

26 past transactions

Accelleran

Series B in 2021
Accelleran, founded in 2013 and based in Antwerp, Belgium, specializes in delivering Open RAN-aligned Private 5G networks tailored for enterprises of all sizes. The company's solutions facilitate the deployment of multi-vendor, disaggregated Private 5G networks, comparable in ease to WiFi installations. By utilizing cloud-native techniques, Accelleran's offerings provide flexibility, innovation, and scalability while ensuring hardware independence. This approach enables businesses to achieve network virtualization, enhancing their ability to serve private, public, and neutral host networks. Accelleran aims to enhance user experiences through intelligent automation and real-time network control, positioning itself as a viable alternative to traditional mobile telecom systems.

siOPTICA

Venture Round in 2020
siOPTICA GmbH, founded in 2013 and based in Jena, Germany, specializes in developing display systems that enhance visual privacy. The company provides innovative solutions capable of screening data from unauthorized views, making its technology applicable in various sectors, including banking, payment, automotive, and consumer electronics. siOPTICA's systems can be integrated into any LCD, allowing users to achieve privacy on demand. The firm offers technology licensing, key components, and displays with integrated switchable privacy, addressing the growing need for secure data presentation in environments where confidentiality is paramount.

Silicon Mobility

Series B in 2018
Silicon Mobility is a technology company based in Valbonne, France, specializing in the design, development, and marketing of fabless semiconductors for various sectors, including automotive, aeronautics, drones, and railways. Founded in 2015, the company focuses on creating flexible and real-time solutions that enhance energy efficiency and minimize pollutant emissions in the automotive industry. Its products are specifically designed to control electric motors, battery systems, and energy management for hybrid and electric vehicles. By leveraging Silicon Mobility's technologies, manufacturers can improve the efficiency and reduce the size, weight, and cost of electric motors, while also extending battery range and durability. The company plays a significant role in accelerating the electrification of powertrains and the advancement of driverless vehicle technologies, contributing to cleaner, safer, and smarter mobility.

Silicon Line

Series B in 2018
Silicon Line GmbH, established in 2005, is a leading global provider of innovative, ultra-low power optical link technology. Based in Munich, Germany, with offices worldwide, the company specializes in designing analog ICs for optical data transport in mobile devices and consumer electronics. Silicon Line's portfolio includes single and multi-channel VCSEL drivers and TIAs, serializer/de-serializer for various display interfaces, and HDMI and USB modules. Their technology enables the use of thin, long, lightweight, and high-speed 'active' optical cables, enhancing the performance of consumer electronics products and commercial applications. The company is recognized for its pivotal role in advancing industry standards, such as HDMI 2.1, and has a proven track record of providing IC designs for major brand-name manufacturers.

Accelleran

Series A in 2016
Accelleran, founded in 2013 and based in Antwerp, Belgium, specializes in delivering Open RAN-aligned Private 5G networks tailored for enterprises of all sizes. The company's solutions facilitate the deployment of multi-vendor, disaggregated Private 5G networks, comparable in ease to WiFi installations. By utilizing cloud-native techniques, Accelleran's offerings provide flexibility, innovation, and scalability while ensuring hardware independence. This approach enables businesses to achieve network virtualization, enhancing their ability to serve private, public, and neutral host networks. Accelleran aims to enhance user experiences through intelligent automation and real-time network control, positioning itself as a viable alternative to traditional mobile telecom systems.

NovoPolymers

Venture Round in 2015
NovoPolymers NV is a company focused on developing and producing sustainable solutions for the photovoltaic market. It specializes in creating front and back encapsulants designed to protect solar cells, which enhance the power output of both crystalline silicon and thin-film solar modules. By optimizing these encapsulants, NovoPolymers aims to add value throughout the photovoltaic supply chain, contributing to the efficiency and sustainability of solar energy production.

Movidius

Series E in 2015
Movidius is a vision processor company based in San Mateo, California, specializing in the design of compact and high-performance computational imaging and vision processing chips. The company develops software, development tools, and reference designs aimed at enhancing intelligent and contextually aware experiences in mobile and wearable devices, as well as various consumer and industrial camera applications. By focusing on ultralow power consumption, Movidius' technology supports advancements in computational imaging and computer vision for a range of connected devices, including smartphones, tablets, and embedded systems. The company is backed by several venture capital firms, which contribute to its innovative approach in the rapidly evolving field of visual technology.

NovoPolymers

Private Equity Round in 2013
NovoPolymers NV is a company focused on developing and producing sustainable solutions for the photovoltaic market. It specializes in creating front and back encapsulants designed to protect solar cells, which enhance the power output of both crystalline silicon and thin-film solar modules. By optimizing these encapsulants, NovoPolymers aims to add value throughout the photovoltaic supply chain, contributing to the efficiency and sustainability of solar energy production.

Movidius

Series D in 2013
Movidius is a vision processor company based in San Mateo, California, specializing in the design of compact and high-performance computational imaging and vision processing chips. The company develops software, development tools, and reference designs aimed at enhancing intelligent and contextually aware experiences in mobile and wearable devices, as well as various consumer and industrial camera applications. By focusing on ultralow power consumption, Movidius' technology supports advancements in computational imaging and computer vision for a range of connected devices, including smartphones, tablets, and embedded systems. The company is backed by several venture capital firms, which contribute to its innovative approach in the rapidly evolving field of visual technology.

Trinean

Venture Round in 2012
Trinean is a Belgium-based technology provider that specializes in micro-volume molecular spectroscopy. Founded in 2006 as a spin-out from Ghent University and Imec Leuven, the company develops UV/VIS spectrometers tailored for biomolecule quantification. Its products, the DropSense™16 and DropSense™96, can analyze up to 16 and 96 samples, respectively, utilizing microfluidic chips for standardized sample analysis. These instruments are designed to enhance data interpretation and facilitate laboratory automation, making them valuable tools for biologics researchers. Trinean combines its advanced analytical hardware with a comprehensive software toolbox to optimize the performance of its spectrometers.

Movidius

Series C in 2011
Movidius is a vision processor company based in San Mateo, California, specializing in the design of compact and high-performance computational imaging and vision processing chips. The company develops software, development tools, and reference designs aimed at enhancing intelligent and contextually aware experiences in mobile and wearable devices, as well as various consumer and industrial camera applications. By focusing on ultralow power consumption, Movidius' technology supports advancements in computational imaging and computer vision for a range of connected devices, including smartphones, tablets, and embedded systems. The company is backed by several venture capital firms, which contribute to its innovative approach in the rapidly evolving field of visual technology.

MyEnergy

Series A in 2011
MyEnergy operates as a personalized platform that assists households in the United States in reducing energy consumption and lowering utility bills. By accessing the free site, users can benefit from energy-saving tips, incentives, and the ability to compare their energy usage with others. The platform also enables users to set personal goals and monitor their progress, while offering rewards for successful reductions in energy bills. MyEnergy's technology incorporates advanced algorithms that analyze utility energy data, enhancing its ability to provide tailored recommendations. The service is compatible with numerous utilities nationwide and is expanding to reach over 90% of the U.S. population, making it a valuable resource for energy savings.

Kaptivo

Series B in 2010
Kaptivo is a developer of a whiteboard camera that enhances visual collaboration through artificial intelligence. Its product enables live-streamed whiteboard content during remote meetings, incorporating features such as automatic note-taking to facilitate communication and productivity. Kaptivo's technology is utilized by businesses and educational institutions, allowing them to seamlessly integrate with popular collaboration tools like Zoom, Cisco Webex, Microsoft Teams, and Slack. This integration supports secure content sharing, ultimately improving the efficiency of remote interactions.

eoSemi

Venture Round in 2010
eoSemi Ltd. is a semiconductor company based in Congleton, United Kingdom, founded in 2005. The company specializes in developing silicon-based oscillators, particularly CMOS oscillator technology, which integrates into systems on chips and microcontroller units. These oscillators provide precise frequency, clocking, and timing for wireline connected systems while also offering low power consumption. eoSemi addresses the challenges posed by shrinking electronic systems that require smaller yet high-performance timing devices. By leveraging advanced technology, eoSemi creates compact designs that enhance product capabilities and enable new applications, thus improving synchronization and connectivity within communications networks.

Movidius

Series B in 2010
Movidius is a vision processor company based in San Mateo, California, specializing in the design of compact and high-performance computational imaging and vision processing chips. The company develops software, development tools, and reference designs aimed at enhancing intelligent and contextually aware experiences in mobile and wearable devices, as well as various consumer and industrial camera applications. By focusing on ultralow power consumption, Movidius' technology supports advancements in computational imaging and computer vision for a range of connected devices, including smartphones, tablets, and embedded systems. The company is backed by several venture capital firms, which contribute to its innovative approach in the rapidly evolving field of visual technology.

Nanda Technologies

Venture Round in 2010
Nanda Technologies, founded in 2006 in Munich, specializes in the manufacturing of wafer inspection systems for the semiconductor fabrication process. The company employs an international team of experienced engineers and managers from the semiconductor and high-tech industries. Nanda Technologies is currently focused on bringing its innovative optical technology to market, which allows for full wafer inspection during the fabrication process rather than relying on statistical sampling. By collaborating with selected lead customers, Nanda aims to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of semiconductor manufacturing.

PharmaDiagnostics

Series B in 2010
PharmaDiagnostics NV specializes in developing analytical techniques aimed at enhancing the drug discovery process. The company offers a range of assays designed for the pharmaceutical and biotech industries, including human albumin binding, human orosomucoid, membrane, and redox potential assays. Additionally, PharmaDiagnostics provides assay systems that encompass experimental pKa, experimental log D, P-glycoprotein interaction, Cytochrome P450 interactions, and the solubility of new chemical entities under varying intestinal conditions. Based in Zellik, Belgium, PharmaDiagnostics is committed to delivering innovative solutions that facilitate drug development.

PharmaDiagnostics

Series B in 2009
PharmaDiagnostics NV specializes in developing analytical techniques aimed at enhancing the drug discovery process. The company offers a range of assays designed for the pharmaceutical and biotech industries, including human albumin binding, human orosomucoid, membrane, and redox potential assays. Additionally, PharmaDiagnostics provides assay systems that encompass experimental pKa, experimental log D, P-glycoprotein interaction, Cytochrome P450 interactions, and the solubility of new chemical entities under varying intestinal conditions. Based in Zellik, Belgium, PharmaDiagnostics is committed to delivering innovative solutions that facilitate drug development.

Kaptivo

Series A in 2009
Kaptivo is a developer of a whiteboard camera that enhances visual collaboration through artificial intelligence. Its product enables live-streamed whiteboard content during remote meetings, incorporating features such as automatic note-taking to facilitate communication and productivity. Kaptivo's technology is utilized by businesses and educational institutions, allowing them to seamlessly integrate with popular collaboration tools like Zoom, Cisco Webex, Microsoft Teams, and Slack. This integration supports secure content sharing, ultimately improving the efficiency of remote interactions.

CMOSIS nv

Series B in 2009
CMOSIS nv develops and supplies standard off-the-shelf and customized CMOS image sensors for professional, scientific, and industrial applications. The company offers image sensor solutions ranging from sensor design over prototyping, characterization, and packaging to qualification and volume production. Its products are used in the fields of machine-vision, biometrics, and motion analysis, as well as in medical equipment, scientific, and space applications. cmosis nv was founded in 2007 and is based in Antwerp, Belgium.

Movidius

Series A in 2008
Movidius is a vision processor company based in San Mateo, California, specializing in the design of compact and high-performance computational imaging and vision processing chips. The company develops software, development tools, and reference designs aimed at enhancing intelligent and contextually aware experiences in mobile and wearable devices, as well as various consumer and industrial camera applications. By focusing on ultralow power consumption, Movidius' technology supports advancements in computational imaging and computer vision for a range of connected devices, including smartphones, tablets, and embedded systems. The company is backed by several venture capital firms, which contribute to its innovative approach in the rapidly evolving field of visual technology.

Trinean

Venture Round in 2008
Trinean is a Belgium-based technology provider that specializes in micro-volume molecular spectroscopy. Founded in 2006 as a spin-out from Ghent University and Imec Leuven, the company develops UV/VIS spectrometers tailored for biomolecule quantification. Its products, the DropSense™16 and DropSense™96, can analyze up to 16 and 96 samples, respectively, utilizing microfluidic chips for standardized sample analysis. These instruments are designed to enhance data interpretation and facilitate laboratory automation, making them valuable tools for biologics researchers. Trinean combines its advanced analytical hardware with a comprehensive software toolbox to optimize the performance of its spectrometers.

CMOSIS nv

Series A in 2008
CMOSIS nv develops and supplies standard off-the-shelf and customized CMOS image sensors for professional, scientific, and industrial applications. The company offers image sensor solutions ranging from sensor design over prototyping, characterization, and packaging to qualification and volume production. Its products are used in the fields of machine-vision, biometrics, and motion analysis, as well as in medical equipment, scientific, and space applications. cmosis nv was founded in 2007 and is based in Antwerp, Belgium.

Silicon Line

Series A in 2007
Silicon Line GmbH, established in 2005, is a leading global provider of innovative, ultra-low power optical link technology. Based in Munich, Germany, with offices worldwide, the company specializes in designing analog ICs for optical data transport in mobile devices and consumer electronics. Silicon Line's portfolio includes single and multi-channel VCSEL drivers and TIAs, serializer/de-serializer for various display interfaces, and HDMI and USB modules. Their technology enables the use of thin, long, lightweight, and high-speed 'active' optical cables, enhancing the performance of consumer electronics products and commercial applications. The company is recognized for its pivotal role in advancing industry standards, such as HDMI 2.1, and has a proven track record of providing IC designs for major brand-name manufacturers.

Kaptivo

Series A in 2007
Kaptivo is a developer of a whiteboard camera that enhances visual collaboration through artificial intelligence. Its product enables live-streamed whiteboard content during remote meetings, incorporating features such as automatic note-taking to facilitate communication and productivity. Kaptivo's technology is utilized by businesses and educational institutions, allowing them to seamlessly integrate with popular collaboration tools like Zoom, Cisco Webex, Microsoft Teams, and Slack. This integration supports secure content sharing, ultimately improving the efficiency of remote interactions.

AsicAhead

Series B in 2007
AsicAhead NV is a fabless semiconductor company based in Genk, Belgium, with additional offices in Mountain View, California, and Godalming, United Kingdom. Founded in 2003, the company focuses on developing integrated circuits for mobile, wireless, and wire-line communications. Its product offerings include radio frequency silicon solutions such as zero-IF radio architectures, on-chip analog tunable filtering, transmitter loops, and both analog and digital converters. AsicAhead specializes in wireless analog and mixed-signal integrated circuits, catering to applications in global system for mobile communications, wireless local area networks, Bluetooth, and ultra-wideband technologies. As of August 31, 2008, AsicAhead operates as a subsidiary of AnSem N.V.
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