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

Pascal Vanluchene

Co-Founder and Venture Partner

Marc Wachsmuth

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

26 past transactions

Accelleran

Series B in 2021
Accelleran, founded in 2013 and headquartered in Antwerp, Belgium, specializes in delivering Open RAN-aligned Private 5G networks tailored for enterprises of all sizes. The company focuses on providing an economically viable alternative to traditional mobile telecom solutions through its open and containerized radio access network (RAN) software. Accelleran’s offerings leverage cloud-native techniques that enhance flexibility, innovation, and scalability while maintaining hardware independence. By facilitating the deployment of multi-vendor, disaggregated Private 5G networks akin to WiFi, Accelleran empowers businesses to achieve real-time network control, automation, and an enhanced user experience. Through collaboration with a diverse ecosystem of partners, the company is positioned to support both private and public network needs effectively.

siOPTICA

Venture Round in 2020
siOPTICA GmbH, founded in 2013 and based in Jena, Germany, specializes in developing display systems that enhance visual privacy on demand. The company's innovative technology is designed to integrate seamlessly into various LCDs, enabling the screening of data from unauthorized views. siOPTICA serves a diverse range of industries, including banking, payment, automotive, and consumer electronics, providing solutions that include licensed technology, key components, and displays with integrated switchable privacy features.

Silicon Mobility

Series B in 2018
Silicon Mobility is a technology company based in Valbonne, France, that specializes in designing, developing, and marketing fabless semiconductors for various applications, including automotive, aeronautics, drones, and railways. Established in 2015, the company focuses on creating flexible, real-time, and safe solutions aimed at enhancing energy efficiency and minimizing pollutant emissions within the automotive sector. Its product offerings include advanced control systems that manage electric motors, battery, and energy management systems for hybrid and electric vehicles. By leveraging Silicon Mobility's technologies, manufacturers can improve the efficiency of electric motors, reduce their size and weight, lower costs, and extend battery range and durability. The company's innovations contribute significantly to the electrification of powertrains and facilitate the development of driverless vehicles, positioning Silicon Mobility as a leader in the drive toward cleaner, safer, and smarter mobility solutions.

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.

Accelleran

Series A in 2016
Accelleran, founded in 2013 and headquartered in Antwerp, Belgium, specializes in delivering Open RAN-aligned Private 5G networks tailored for enterprises of all sizes. The company focuses on providing an economically viable alternative to traditional mobile telecom solutions through its open and containerized radio access network (RAN) software. Accelleran’s offerings leverage cloud-native techniques that enhance flexibility, innovation, and scalability while maintaining hardware independence. By facilitating the deployment of multi-vendor, disaggregated Private 5G networks akin to WiFi, Accelleran empowers businesses to achieve real-time network control, automation, and an enhanced user experience. Through collaboration with a diverse ecosystem of partners, the company is positioned to support both private and public network needs effectively.

NovoPolymers

Venture Round in 2015
NovoPolymers NV is a company focused on creating sustainable solutions tailored for the photovoltaic market. It specializes in the development and production of front and back encapsulants that protect solar cells. These encapsulants are designed to enhance the power output of both crystalline silicon and thin-film solar modules, thereby adding value across the photovoltaic supply chain. Through its innovative products, NovoPolymers aims to contribute to the advancement of renewable energy technologies.

Movidius

Series E in 2015
Movidius is a vision processor company based in San Mateo, California, specializing in the design of high-performance, ultralow power computational imaging and vision processing chips, software, and development tools. The company focuses on advancing computational imaging and computer vision technologies for a range of connected devices, including smartphones, tablets, wearables, and embedded systems. Movidius' innovative architecture enables intelligent and contextually aware experiences for consumers across various applications, including mobile and wearable devices, as well as industrial camera systems.

NovoPolymers

Private Equity Round in 2013
NovoPolymers NV is a company focused on creating sustainable solutions tailored for the photovoltaic market. It specializes in the development and production of front and back encapsulants that protect solar cells. These encapsulants are designed to enhance the power output of both crystalline silicon and thin-film solar modules, thereby adding value across the photovoltaic supply chain. Through its innovative products, NovoPolymers aims to contribute to the advancement of renewable energy technologies.

Movidius

Series D in 2013
Movidius is a vision processor company based in San Mateo, California, specializing in the design of high-performance, ultralow power computational imaging and vision processing chips, software, and development tools. The company focuses on advancing computational imaging and computer vision technologies for a range of connected devices, including smartphones, tablets, wearables, and embedded systems. Movidius' innovative architecture enables intelligent and contextually aware experiences for consumers across various applications, including mobile and wearable devices, as well as industrial camera systems.

Trinean

Venture Round in 2012
Trinean is a Belgium-based technology provider specializing in micro-volume molecular spectroscopy. Founded in 2006 as a spin-out from Ghent University and Imec Leuven, the company develops UV/VIS spectrometers for biomolecule quantification. Their flagship products, the DropSense™16 and DropSense™96, analyze up to 16 and 96 samples respectively, utilizing microfluidic chips for standardized sample analysis through DropPlates™ and Slides. Trinean's platform is enhanced with a software toolbox designed to improve data interpretation and lab automation, catering to the needs of biologics researchers.

Movidius

Series C in 2011
Movidius is a vision processor company based in San Mateo, California, specializing in the design of high-performance, ultralow power computational imaging and vision processing chips, software, and development tools. The company focuses on advancing computational imaging and computer vision technologies for a range of connected devices, including smartphones, tablets, wearables, and embedded systems. Movidius' innovative architecture enables intelligent and contextually aware experiences for consumers across various applications, including mobile and wearable devices, as well as industrial camera systems.

MyEnergy

Series A in 2011
MyEnergy is a company dedicated to helping households across the United States reduce energy consumption and save on utility bills. It offers a free platform where users can access personalized energy-saving tips and incentives, compare their energy usage with others, and set goals to track their progress. The platform includes algorithms that collect and analyze utility energy data to provide tailored recommendations. Additionally, users can earn rewards for successfully lowering their energy bills. MyEnergy is compatible with hundreds of utilities nationwide and aims to serve over 90% of the U.S. population.

Kaptivo

Series B in 2010
Kaptivo is a technology company that develops a whiteboard camera designed to enhance visual collaboration for businesses and educational institutions. Utilizing artificial intelligence, Kaptivo's product enables live-streaming of whiteboard content during remote meetings, incorporating features such as automatic note-taking to streamline the collaboration process. By integrating seamlessly with popular communication platforms like Zoom, Cisco Webex, Microsoft Teams, and Slack, Kaptivo helps organizations improve productivity while ensuring content security. The company's innovative solutions address the growing demand for effective remote collaboration tools in today's digital landscape.

eoSemi

Venture Round in 2010
eoSemi Ltd. is a semiconductor company based in Congleton, United Kingdom, specializing in the development of silicon-based oscillators. Established in 2005, the company focuses on creating CMOS oscillator technology that offers high stability and low power consumption for applications in wireline connected systems. eoSemi addresses the growing demand for smaller and more efficient timing devices in an era of shrinking electronic systems, providing solutions that maintain performance while reducing size. Its innovative products enable improved frequency and timing accuracy, thus facilitating synchronization and connectivity within communications networks. The company is positioned to transform traditional timing and frequency devices, paving the way for new compact designs and applications in the semiconductor industry.

Movidius

Series B in 2010
Movidius is a vision processor company based in San Mateo, California, specializing in the design of high-performance, ultralow power computational imaging and vision processing chips, software, and development tools. The company focuses on advancing computational imaging and computer vision technologies for a range of connected devices, including smartphones, tablets, wearables, and embedded systems. Movidius' innovative architecture enables intelligent and contextually aware experiences for consumers across various applications, including mobile and wearable devices, as well as industrial camera systems.

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 is comprised of an international team of experienced engineers and managers from the semiconductor and high-tech industries. Nanda Technologies focuses on innovative optical technology that allows for full wafer inspection within the process flow, moving beyond traditional statistical sampling methods. Currently, the company is collaborating with selected lead customers to bring its new product to market.

PharmaDiagnostics

Series B in 2010
PharmaDiagnostics NV is a Belgian company specializing in the development of analytical techniques aimed at enhancing the drug discovery process. Based in Zellik, the company offers a range of assays tailored for the pharmaceutical and biotech sectors, 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, Cytochromes P450 interactions, and the solubility of new chemical entities under both fasted and fed intestinal conditions. Through its innovative solutions, PharmaDiagnostics plays a crucial role in supporting drug development efforts.

PharmaDiagnostics

Series B in 2009
PharmaDiagnostics NV is a Belgian company specializing in the development of analytical techniques aimed at enhancing the drug discovery process. Based in Zellik, the company offers a range of assays tailored for the pharmaceutical and biotech sectors, 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, Cytochromes P450 interactions, and the solubility of new chemical entities under both fasted and fed intestinal conditions. Through its innovative solutions, PharmaDiagnostics plays a crucial role in supporting drug development efforts.

Kaptivo

Series A in 2009
Kaptivo is a technology company that develops a whiteboard camera designed to enhance visual collaboration for businesses and educational institutions. Utilizing artificial intelligence, Kaptivo's product enables live-streaming of whiteboard content during remote meetings, incorporating features such as automatic note-taking to streamline the collaboration process. By integrating seamlessly with popular communication platforms like Zoom, Cisco Webex, Microsoft Teams, and Slack, Kaptivo helps organizations improve productivity while ensuring content security. The company's innovative solutions address the growing demand for effective remote collaboration tools in today's digital landscape.

CMOSIS nv

Series B in 2009
CMOSIS nv, founded in 2007 and based in Antwerp, Belgium, specializes in the development and supply of advanced CMOS image sensors tailored for professional, scientific, and industrial applications. The company offers a range of products, including standard off-the-shelf sensors, customized solutions, and miniature camera modules, catering to various sectors such as machine vision, biometrics, medical equipment, and space exploration. CMOSIS nv provides comprehensive services that encompass sensor design, prototyping, characterization, packaging, and volume production. Its image sensors are utilized in diverse applications, including 3D imaging, video broadcasting, security, motion capture, and automotive technologies. In addition to its headquarters in Belgium, CMOSIS operates facilities in Nuremberg, Germany; Funchal, Portugal; and Cary, North Carolina, and distributes its products through a network of representatives and distributors globally.

Movidius

Series A in 2008
Movidius is a vision processor company based in San Mateo, California, specializing in the design of high-performance, ultralow power computational imaging and vision processing chips, software, and development tools. The company focuses on advancing computational imaging and computer vision technologies for a range of connected devices, including smartphones, tablets, wearables, and embedded systems. Movidius' innovative architecture enables intelligent and contextually aware experiences for consumers across various applications, including mobile and wearable devices, as well as industrial camera systems.

Trinean

Venture Round in 2008
Trinean is a Belgium-based technology provider specializing in micro-volume molecular spectroscopy. Founded in 2006 as a spin-out from Ghent University and Imec Leuven, the company develops UV/VIS spectrometers for biomolecule quantification. Their flagship products, the DropSense™16 and DropSense™96, analyze up to 16 and 96 samples respectively, utilizing microfluidic chips for standardized sample analysis through DropPlates™ and Slides. Trinean's platform is enhanced with a software toolbox designed to improve data interpretation and lab automation, catering to the needs of biologics researchers.

CMOSIS nv

Series A in 2008
CMOSIS nv, founded in 2007 and based in Antwerp, Belgium, specializes in the development and supply of advanced CMOS image sensors tailored for professional, scientific, and industrial applications. The company offers a range of products, including standard off-the-shelf sensors, customized solutions, and miniature camera modules, catering to various sectors such as machine vision, biometrics, medical equipment, and space exploration. CMOSIS nv provides comprehensive services that encompass sensor design, prototyping, characterization, packaging, and volume production. Its image sensors are utilized in diverse applications, including 3D imaging, video broadcasting, security, motion capture, and automotive technologies. In addition to its headquarters in Belgium, CMOSIS operates facilities in Nuremberg, Germany; Funchal, Portugal; and Cary, North Carolina, and distributes its products through a network of representatives and distributors globally.

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.

Kaptivo

Series A in 2007
Kaptivo is a technology company that develops a whiteboard camera designed to enhance visual collaboration for businesses and educational institutions. Utilizing artificial intelligence, Kaptivo's product enables live-streaming of whiteboard content during remote meetings, incorporating features such as automatic note-taking to streamline the collaboration process. By integrating seamlessly with popular communication platforms like Zoom, Cisco Webex, Microsoft Teams, and Slack, Kaptivo helps organizations improve productivity while ensuring content security. The company's innovative solutions address the growing demand for effective remote collaboration tools in today's digital landscape.

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 specializes in the development of integrated circuits designed for mobile, wireless, and wire-line communications. AsicAhead offers a range of radio frequency silicon solutions, including zero-IF radio architectures, on-chip analog tunable filtering, transmitter loops, and both analog and digital converters. Its products cater to various wireless applications, such as those utilized in global systems for mobile communication, wireless local area networks, Bluetooth, and ultra-wideband technologies. AsicAhead operates as a subsidiary of AnSem N.V. as of August 2008.
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