Lean FUND

Lean FUND, established in 2014, is a Belgian venture capital firm specializing in seed and early-stage investments. It focuses on the internet industry, typically investing between €0.025 million and €0.1 million in startups with an enterprise value below €0.5 million. Based in Mont Saint Guibert, the firm excludes pharmaceuticals, biotech, healthcare, spinoffs, and hardware development from its investment scope. In addition to capital, Lean FUND offers coaching and support through its integrated Lean REACTOR program.

Jean Dessain

Fund Manager

Alain Kirchenstein

Fund Manager

Benoit Lips

Fund Manager

Toon Vanagt

Fund Manager

12 past transactions

Sortlist

Series B in 2021
Sortlist is a company that develops an online multi-criteria searching tool designed to assist businesses in finding suitable marketing and communication agencies. By leveraging professional networks and peer-to-peer recommendations, Sortlist enables marketing managers to efficiently discover potential partners in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. The platform caters to businesses of all sizes and sectors, streamlining the process of identifying service providers that align with specific needs and criteria. This solution allows clients to focus on enhancing their communication and marketing efforts rather than spending excessive time searching for the right agency.

Sortlist

Seed Round in 2015
Sortlist is a company that develops an online multi-criteria searching tool designed to assist businesses in finding suitable marketing and communication agencies. By leveraging professional networks and peer-to-peer recommendations, Sortlist enables marketing managers to efficiently discover potential partners in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. The platform caters to businesses of all sizes and sectors, streamlining the process of identifying service providers that align with specific needs and criteria. This solution allows clients to focus on enhancing their communication and marketing efforts rather than spending excessive time searching for the right agency.

Aldento

Seed Round in 2015
Aldento is a manufacturer of hand-made pasta made from edible insect flour with the goal of improving both nutritional value and environmental value. The food items produced by the company are prepared with insect flour, integrated grains, and nuts. They provide consumers with a fine dining option that is quick and simple to make, easy to incorporate into daily life, and environmentally friendly, allowing them to switch up their regular meals and use them in place of meat and fish.

Koalect

Seed Round in 2014
Koalect is an online crowdfunding platform based in Mont-Saint-Guibert, Belgium, that empowers local organizations to address their fundraising needs. By centralizing various fundraising activities, Koalect facilitates the creation and management of crowdfunding projects for a wide range of users, including non-profits, schools, sports clubs, cultural centers, and individual initiatives. The platform supports various fundraising methods, such as product sales, peer-to-peer donations, and events, allowing communities to efficiently collect funds in a modern way. Through its comprehensive services, Koalect enhances the ability of organizations to engage with their communities and achieve their financial goals.

Krak

Seed Round in 2014
Krak is a skateboarding studio dedicated to serving the skateboarding community through innovative products and services. The company has developed a mobile social network for skateboarders, a monthly subscription box filled with skateboarding items, and an online skate magazine. Krak is currently working on its fourth product, which will be a hardware device that connects to their app and utilizes an algorithm to recognize skateboarding tricks. Additionally, Krak provides recreational activity trackers, allowing skateboarders to monitor their performance while facilitating the ordering and delivery of custom skateboards. Through these offerings, Krak aims to foster a sense of community among skateboarders and enhance their overall experience in the sport.

Cheqroom

Seed Round in 2014
Cheqroom is an equipment management platform that enables organizations to efficiently track, analyze, and organize their valuable assets. The software simplifies the process of registering, managing, and scheduling various types of equipment, including computers, construction tools, hospital devices, and rental bicycles. By utilizing smart tags and mobile applications, Cheqroom helps clients reduce the time spent on equipment management, allowing teams to focus on their core activities and achieve their objectives more effectively. The platform is designed for makers on the go, streamlining equipment handling and enhancing organizational productivity.

Djump

Seed Round in 2014
Djump SA is a Belgium-based company that operates an online and mobile community intermediation platform for peer-to-peer ridesharing and carpooling. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Chaumont-Gistoux, Djump provides a mobile application that connects individuals seeking shared rides, referred to as "Djumpers," with those willing to offer rides, known as "Drivers." This platform facilitates efficient travel solutions by enabling users to easily communicate and arrange shared transportation. As of 2015, Djump operates as a subsidiary of Transcovo SAS.

Take Eat Easy

Seed Round in 2014
Take Eat Easy is a food delivery service that aims to connect customers with high-quality restaurants in major cities worldwide. The company focuses on providing efficient delivery, ensuring that customers receive their meals in under one hour. Through its platform, Take Eat Easy collaborates with a network of local couriers to facilitate the delivery process, allowing users to conveniently order food from a selection of highly rated restaurants.

Do Eat

Seed Round in 2014
Do Eat specializes in producing innovative edible containers designed for food and beverage packaging. These containers, made from natural ingredients such as potatoes and cereals, provide an eco-friendly alternative to traditional disposable plastic packaging. By offering a product that is both healthy and biodegradable, Do Eat aims to reduce waste and enhance the dining experience. Their offerings are free from fats and additives, ensuring that the taste of the food remains intact while promoting sustainability. This unique approach not only caters to consumer preferences for quality and health but also contributes to more efficient waste management.

Sharebox

Seed Round in 2013
Sharebox is a company that helps businesses foster internal connections and boost employee engagement by facilitating the sharing of employees' passions and interests within the workplace. Through an integrated web platform, employees can discover and join in activities based on shared hobbies, creating a social graph within the company. This not only promotes a positive work environment but also enhances employer branding and can lead to increased productivity and reduced absenteeism. The program has been successfully implemented in organizations such as the FPS Social Security and Vlan, demonstrating its tangible impact.
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