Spreds
Spreds is a Belgian investment platform that employs crowdfunding techniques to facilitate investments in European start-ups and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Established in September 2012, Spreds allows individuals to invest from as little as 100 euros alongside professional investors, offering the same financial terms. The platform serves as a prominent showcase for Belgian entrepreneurship, attracting over 15,000 users from 163 countries who provide guidance and invest in emerging companies. With more than 45,000 members, Spreds has raised over 150 million euros since its launch. Notably, it was the first crowdfunding platform to create a system for young companies to make public offerings for Belgian savings, having developed a prospectus approved by the Belgian Financial Services and Markets Authority (FSMA). This development has enabled Spreds to raise unlimited funds through crowdfunding while fostering a relationship of trust with regulatory authorities. The platform aims to provide a transparent and educational investment experience, promoting diversification to mitigate risks for its users.
Past deals in Belgium
Fan'S Team
Seed Round in 2016
Fan's Team is a sportswear store based in Wavre, Belgium.
Yoga Room
Seed Round in 2016
Yoga Room, established in 2016, is a yoga studio located in Saint-Gilles, Belgium. It specializes in providing yoga classes and training sessions. The studio aims to foster strong wellness communities by offering a variety of services including yoga, fitness training, and workshops. These offerings are designed to help individuals and fitness enthusiasts maintain an active lifestyle and promote overall health.
Auctelia
Series B in 2015
Auctelia SA is a Belgian company founded in 2009, specializing in the online auctioning of industrial equipment and used machinery. Based in Mont-Saint-Guibert, Auctelia operates a platform that facilitates the buying and selling of various types of assets, including agricultural, forestry, construction, and handling equipment. The company serves industrial firms and intermediaries, providing an efficient method for managing assets throughout their life cycle. Auctelia's platform supports a secure auction process, optimized price-setting, and comprehensive administrative management, allowing users to navigate the resale process seamlessly. With a community of over 30,000 members across 30 countries, Auctelia has successfully managed sales exceeding EUR 10 million in asset value.
2-Observe
Series A in 2015
2 Observe is a company focused on observational research and the validation of innovative concepts within the biotechnology and private healthcare sectors. Established in 2010, it aims to address unmet needs in patient care by developing effective solutions that enhance quality of life. The company leverages the expertise of its founders, who come from diverse backgrounds in the medical community, research, and the life sciences industry. It specializes in patient monitoring technologies that provide continuous supervision of high-risk patients. These technologies alert healthcare providers in real-time, such as notifying nurses when a patient exits their bed or experiences complications related to respiratory failure, thereby ensuring that patients receive attentive and timely care.
Newsmonkey
Series A in 2015
Newsmonkey is a news website based in Brussels, Belgium, launched in January 2013. It focuses on delivering content primarily to digital readers aged 18 to 34, leveraging social media to enhance the virality of its news stories. The platform is funded through advertising, employing a native advertising strategy that creates neutral content for brands, which is then shared across various social media channels. This approach allows Newsmonkey to engage its target audience effectively while generating revenue through brand partnerships.
Woké
Venture Round in 2015
Woké is a healthy fast-food restaurant chain based in Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium. The establishment specializes in offering a diverse menu that includes carbohydrates such as rice and noodles, along with a selection of proteins, including beef, squid, duck, hog, chicken, scampi, and tzay. Customers can also enjoy a variety of fresh vegetables and choose from an array of sauces and extras, such as fried onions, shiitake mushrooms, pineapple, omelettes, and cashews. The restaurant emphasizes gluten-free options, featuring pizzas and various pasta dishes, as well as vegan selections. Additionally, Woké offers craft beer and carefully curated wines, all made with organic and locally sourced ingredients, allowing patrons to indulge in flavorful and health-conscious meals.
ChanvrEco
Series A in 2015
ChanvrEco S.A. is a manufacturer based in Tinlot, Belgium, specializing in the production of standard granulate derived from hemp straw. The company focuses on creating sustainable building materials, particularly an aggregate known as Prohemp, which is designed for thermal and acoustic insulation in the construction industry. Founded in 2007, ChanvrEco aims to provide eco-friendly alternatives for insulation, leveraging the natural properties of hemp to meet the growing demand for sustainable construction solutions.
2-Observe
Seed Round in 2014
2 Observe is a company focused on observational research and the validation of innovative concepts within the biotechnology and private healthcare sectors. Established in 2010, it aims to address unmet needs in patient care by developing effective solutions that enhance quality of life. The company leverages the expertise of its founders, who come from diverse backgrounds in the medical community, research, and the life sciences industry. It specializes in patient monitoring technologies that provide continuous supervision of high-risk patients. These technologies alert healthcare providers in real-time, such as notifying nurses when a patient exits their bed or experiences complications related to respiratory failure, thereby ensuring that patients receive attentive and timely care.
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