Newion

Newion Investments B.V. is a venture capital firm based in Amsterdam, Netherlands, established in December 2000. It specializes in early-stage investments primarily in business-to-business software companies across North and West Europe, with a focus on the Benelux region. Newion avoids sectors such as retail, life sciences, and real estate, and does not invest in business-to-consumer companies. Its investment strategy includes direct equity stakes ranging from €0.25 million to €2.5 million, with a preference for minority stakes, although it may consider majority positions as well. The firm also invests in niche areas such as information and communication technology, cloud computing, and business intelligence. Newion supports its portfolio companies by providing non-Executive Board Members and interim Chief Financial Officers, and typically seeks to exit investments within five to seven years.

Jaap van Barneveld

Co-Founder & Partner

Frank Claassen

Managing Partner

Tea Elezi

Investment Associate

Dorus Olgers

Principal

Patrick Polak

Co-Founder & Managing Partner

John Ritchi

Member of the Board of Directors

John Sjölander

Managing Partner

Jingyi Wang

Investment Associate

Mathijs de Wit

Managing Partner

Geert Zanting

CFO

Past deals in Belgium

Deliverect

Series D in 2022
Deliverect NV operates a Software as a Service platform designed to streamline the management of takeaway and delivery orders for restaurants, bars, and cafes. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Ghent, Belgium, the company integrates various third-party online ordering platforms, such as Uber Eats and Deliveroo, into restaurants' existing point-of-sale systems. This integration automates the inbound order flow, allowing staff to focus on other tasks by eliminating the need to monitor multiple devices or manually re-enter orders. Deliverect's platform not only simplifies order management but also offers features for consolidated reporting and inventory management, enhancing operational efficiency for food businesses worldwide.

Apicbase

Series A in 2021
Apicbase is a developer of cloud-based food management software designed to streamline back-of-house operations for food and beverage managers. The platform integrates various functions such as inventory management, cost control, procurement, and sales analytics, allowing chefs and restaurant managers to make data-driven decisions. By utilizing big data and machine learning, Apicbase's software employs predictive algorithms to optimize the import of raw ingredients, generate detailed bills, and enhance overall kitchen efficiency. This comprehensive solution helps food service businesses improve their operational performance and profitability.

Deliverect

Series C in 2021
Deliverect NV operates a Software as a Service platform designed to streamline the management of takeaway and delivery orders for restaurants, bars, and cafes. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Ghent, Belgium, the company integrates various third-party online ordering platforms, such as Uber Eats and Deliveroo, into restaurants' existing point-of-sale systems. This integration automates the inbound order flow, allowing staff to focus on other tasks by eliminating the need to monitor multiple devices or manually re-enter orders. Deliverect's platform not only simplifies order management but also offers features for consolidated reporting and inventory management, enhancing operational efficiency for food businesses worldwide.

Deliverect

Series B in 2020
Deliverect NV operates a Software as a Service platform designed to streamline the management of takeaway and delivery orders for restaurants, bars, and cafes. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Ghent, Belgium, the company integrates various third-party online ordering platforms, such as Uber Eats and Deliveroo, into restaurants' existing point-of-sale systems. This integration automates the inbound order flow, allowing staff to focus on other tasks by eliminating the need to monitor multiple devices or manually re-enter orders. Deliverect's platform not only simplifies order management but also offers features for consolidated reporting and inventory management, enhancing operational efficiency for food businesses worldwide.

Apicbase

Series A in 2019
Apicbase is a developer of cloud-based food management software designed to streamline back-of-house operations for food and beverage managers. The platform integrates various functions such as inventory management, cost control, procurement, and sales analytics, allowing chefs and restaurant managers to make data-driven decisions. By utilizing big data and machine learning, Apicbase's software employs predictive algorithms to optimize the import of raw ingredients, generate detailed bills, and enhance overall kitchen efficiency. This comprehensive solution helps food service businesses improve their operational performance and profitability.

Deliverect

Series A in 2019
Deliverect NV operates a Software as a Service platform designed to streamline the management of takeaway and delivery orders for restaurants, bars, and cafes. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Ghent, Belgium, the company integrates various third-party online ordering platforms, such as Uber Eats and Deliveroo, into restaurants' existing point-of-sale systems. This integration automates the inbound order flow, allowing staff to focus on other tasks by eliminating the need to monitor multiple devices or manually re-enter orders. Deliverect's platform not only simplifies order management but also offers features for consolidated reporting and inventory management, enhancing operational efficiency for food businesses worldwide.

Playpass NV

Venture Round in 2018
Playpass NV is a Belgian company based in Antwerp that specializes in designing and developing a platform aimed at enhancing and streamlining event experiences. The company offers innovative solutions utilizing barcode, QR code, RFID, and NFC technology to facilitate cashless payments, accreditation management, access control, and brand activation. Playpass provides event organizers with a wristband system that allows for effective management of crew, artists, and attendees, while also enabling interactive brand engagement during events. Its services are tailored for a variety of events, including festivals, sporting events, trade shows, and concerts. Founded in December 2012 by David De Wever and Dale Hofkens, Playpass NV continues to focus on transforming how the public interacts with brands at events, both in-person and online.

DataStories International

Series A in 2018
DataStories International nv specializes in artificial intelligence technology for predictive analytics and data visualization, aimed at assisting decision-makers in understanding critical insights from data. Founded in 2011 and based in Turnhout, Belgium, the company offers a range of products designed for non-data scientists, including browser-based self-service analytics, an automated toolbox, and tools for exporting predictive models. Additionally, DataStories conducts research and development in food and flavor as well as material science. Through its innovative solutions, DataStories seeks to streamline the decision-making process by enabling users to concentrate on what truly matters in their data.

Collibra

Series D in 2017
Collibra is the Data Intelligence company. We accelerate trusted business outcomes by connecting the right data, insights, and algorithms to all Data Citizens. The company's platform breaks down traditional data silos and opens up organizational data, provides trustworthy business intelligence, enabling users to find the data they need, collaborate on it, and easily understand its meaning.

Oxynade

Venture Round in 2017
Oxynade NV is a Belgian company that develops and operates a cloud-based, white-label e-ticketing platform, known as e-Ticketing as a Service (eTaaS). This platform caters to various sectors, including event organizers, venue owners, and cultural institutions, enabling them to sell tickets online while providing a customizable solution. Oxynade's offerings include an intuitive user interface, seat map creation, marketing automation, and a mobile reporting tool that enhances ticket sales and audience engagement before, during, and after events. The company also supports governmental and non-profit organizations in promoting cultural initiatives. Oxynade's technology can be integrated with other tools and portals, allowing companies to leverage local advertisements and transactions. Founded in 2007 and based in Gent, Belgium, Oxynade has expanded its services across multiple European countries and operates as a subsidiary of Secutix Sa.

Collibra

Series C in 2017
Collibra is the Data Intelligence company. We accelerate trusted business outcomes by connecting the right data, insights, and algorithms to all Data Citizens. The company's platform breaks down traditional data silos and opens up organizational data, provides trustworthy business intelligence, enabling users to find the data they need, collaborate on it, and easily understand its meaning.

Nallian

Series A in 2015
Nallian NV is a Belgian company that offers a cloud-based supply chain collaboration platform designed for B2B integration. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Keerbergen, Nallian enables clients to create private data clouds with trusted partners, facilitating real-time data exchanges and interactive collaborations across various industries, including manufacturing, logistics, and consumer packaged goods. Often referred to as the "LinkedIn of EDI," the platform allows companies within the same value network to efficiently share and utilize each other’s enterprise resource planning (ERP) data. By providing a means to selectively publish operational data, Nallian enhances visibility and synchronizes processes among business partners, thereby improving collective performance. The platform is particularly popular among logistic hubs and networks, with notable implementations such as BruCargo's Cargo Community Hub and a leading FMCG's initiative called CargoStream.

Reasult

Venture Round in 2013
Reasult is a software company specializing in optimizing the financial performance of real estate organizations, including property developers, asset managers, housing corporations, and municipalities. Founded in 2000, the company focuses exclusively on the real estate sector, leveraging deep industry knowledge to design and develop advanced software solutions. Reasult's offerings encompass forecasting, asset and portfolio management, valuation management, and financial planning, which aid clients in making informed financial decisions and analyzing their real estate portfolios. Over 60 professional real estate companies across the Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany utilize Reasult's software, with around 1,500 users relying on these tools daily. Regular audits by major audit firms ensure the quality and reliability of their solutions, providing clients with confidence in their decision-making processes.

Collibra

Series A in 2012
Collibra is the Data Intelligence company. We accelerate trusted business outcomes by connecting the right data, insights, and algorithms to all Data Citizens. The company's platform breaks down traditional data silos and opens up organizational data, provides trustworthy business intelligence, enabling users to find the data they need, collaborate on it, and easily understand its meaning.

IDES Technologies

Series A in 2011
IDES Technologies is a global provider of fraud detection products to solutions providers and transaction processors. IDES develops and markets platform independent software solutions through a network of key Value Added Resellers and OEMs aimed at the financial services market. These products offer an innovative approach to the payment systems world providing significant business benefits.