Scaleup Flanders

🚨 November was truly a historical month for the Belgian tech ecosystem! 🚀 Lighthouse secured an impressive €350 million, setting a new record for a Belgian software company. At the same time, CapitalG and Sequoia Capital invested €500 million in Odoo through an impresive secondary round. As this was a share swap, Odoo isn’t featured in our top ten ranking this month. 🔥 Belgian tech is on fire - oh yes, oh yes! 🔥 Did we miss any funding rounds? Let us know, and we’ll make sure to add your company to the list! 💶 Agoria Vlerick Business School Sirris | Innovation forward VITO VLAIO - Flanders Innovation & Entrepreneurship PMV Osborne Clarke - Belgium Eximium Talent Catherine Van Eeckhaute Frederik Tibau Maarten Laruelle Ide Claessen Gunthram Cornelis Sylien Kesteleyn Miguel Meuleman Veroniek Collewaert (she/her) Nils Wuytens Charlotte Struye Mieke Mallants Xavier Walthoff Borm, Ph.D. #strongentrepreneurship #betech #growth #venturecapital

At Scaleup Flanders, we are proud to celebrate the success of Flemish scale-ups making a global impact. One such trailblazer is Gorilla - Energy data applications 🦍, the leading data solutions platform for energy retailers recently crowned 'Startup of the Year' at the prestigious Flanders International Business Awards 2024. This prize recognizes Gorilla’s remarkable global reach, commitment to sustainability and its role as an ambassador for the Flemish economy. Since its inception in 2019 Gorilla has achieved phenomenal growth, including a €23M Series B funding round earlier this year to drive their international expansion. Their SaaS solutions empower utility companies worldwide to optimise operations, navigate price volatility and reduce environmental impact. 🚀 Want to hear the story behind Gorilla’s success? On Wednesday, December 4th, the One Million Club will host its annual winter breakfast at Gorilla’s Antwerp headquarters. This exclusive event features co-founder and CEO Ruben Van den Bossche, who will share insights into the company’s remarkable journey, highlighting their biggest milestones, challenges and strategies for the future. Attendees will also enjoy a delicious breakfast buffet and the opportunity to network with like-minded founders and startup operators. 🥯🥓🍳 ⏳ Seats are limited, and with just one week to go, spots are filling up fast! 👉 Register now to secure your place and join us on December 4th for this inspiring event: https://lnkd.in/e_GDtaYG Agoria Vlerick Business School Sirris | Innovation forward VITO VLAIO - Flanders Innovation & Entrepreneurship Startup.Flanders Flanders Investment & Trade (FIT) Eximium Talent PMV Osborne Clarke - Belgium #strongentrepreneurship #scaleup #energytech #sustainability

Exciting news! 🚀 Scaleup Flanders is thrilled to announce its strategic partnership with PMV (Participatiemaatschappij Vlaanderen). Together, we're combining our extensive network within the Flemish tech ecosystem with PMV's financial expertise to provide Flemish scale-ups with robust support in financing and growth. 🤝 This collaboration ensures that scale-ups have access to tailor-made financial solutions necessary for sustainable growth, positioning them for success both locally and internationally. "The collaboration between Scaleup Flanders and PMV forms a unique synergy that accelerates the growth trajectory of Flemish scale-ups. By combining the tailored coaching and expertise of Scaleup Flanders with the financial strength and long-term vision of PMV, this partnership lays the foundation for a strong ecosystem that transforms scale-up potential into sustainable growth and stimulates innovation within the Flemish economy", says Roald Borré, Executive Committee Member - Equity Investments at PMV. Read all about it here: https://lnkd.in/eTJUvjNf Let's accelerate growth and innovation in Flanders together! 🌟 #ScaleupFlanders #PMV #FlemishTech #ScaleUps #Innovation #strongentrepreneurship Agoria Vlerick Business School Sirris | Innovation forward VITO VLAIO - Flanders Innovation & Entrepreneurship Eximium Talent PMV Osborne Clarke - Belgium

💥 BOOM! We are incredibly proud that the Ghent-based hotel management software specialist Lighthouse has secured a remarkable €350 million investment from leading U.S. investor KKR to accelerate its growth! 🚀 This record-breaking funding round instantly adds a fifth unicorn to Belgium's ranks. Congratulations to Matthias Geeroms, Adriaan Coppens, Gino Engels and the entire Lighthouse team - the sky really is the limit! What a phenomenal week for our Belgian ecosystem, following Odoo's impressive €500 million capital operation earlier this week! #strongentrepreneurship #betech #scaleups

💶 Curious about how to optimize your pricing strategy? Join us on November 28th for our 'Journey to a Better Pricing' session, where we’ll guide you through a proven roadmap developed by our expert Maarten Laruelle. Here are some highlights of what you’ll learn: 📍 Customer Portfolio Analysis: Understand who your customers are and the value they derive from your product or service. 📍 Segmentation and Customer Needs: Learn how to segment your customers to better align your offering and pricing. 📍 Value-Driven Pricing: Discover how to identify the right metrics to set prices based on the value you deliver. These practical insights will help you create a sustainable pricing model that benefits both your business and your customers. Don’t miss this chance to elevate your pricing strategy and claim your spot via the link in comments! 🚀 #pricingroadmap #valuecreation #scaleupgrowth #strongentrepreneurship Agoria Sirris | Innovation forward Vlerick Business School VITO VLAIO - Flanders Innovation & Entrepreneurship PMV Osborne Clarke - Belgium Eximium Talent Catherine Van Eeckhaute Frederik Tibau Ide Claessen Peter Verhasselt Nick Boucart Isabel Michiels Miguel Meuleman Sylien Kesteleyn Nils Wuytens Xavier Walthoff Borm, Ph.D. Mieke Mallants Marc Tiri Anke Albregts

Eager to hear the inspiring growth story of the 'Startup of the Year' award winner and network with fellow One Million Club founders? 🚀 Join us at our exclusive breakfast session where CEO Ruben Van den Bossche, founder of Gorilla - Energy data applications, will share their remarkable journey to success! 🚨 Seats are limited, so secure your spot and register here today! https://lnkd.in/e_GDtaYG Agoria Vlerick Business School Sirris | Innovation forward VITO VLAIO PMV Eximium Talent Osborne Clarke - Belgium #betech #strongentrepreneurship

We extend our sincere congratulations to Ruben Van den Bossche and the entire Gorilla - Energy data applications team for winning the prestigious Startup of the Year Award at the Flanders International Business Awards! With a team of over 100 employees, offices spanning from the US to Australia and an impressive 10 million euros in revenue, Gorilla’s growth story is nothing short of extraordinary. We are excited to announce that Ruben will be sharing his journey in person at our One Million Club Breakfast on December 4th. This event is a unique opportunity to connect with fellow founders, hear firsthand from the Startup of the Year and gain insights that can inspire your own entrepreneurial path. Don’t miss out - mark your calendar and reserve your spot today: https://lnkd.in/e_GDtaYG. Startup.Flanders Flanders Investment & Trade (FIT) Agoria Sirris | Innovation forward Vlerick Business School VITO VLAIO - Flanders Innovation & Entrepreneurship Catherine Van Eeckhaute Frederik Tibau Maarten Laruelle Ide Claessen Sylien Kesteleyn Miguel Meuleman Nils Wuytens Janne Kindt Olivier Van Orshoven Stephanie Verhue Mieke Mallants Xavier Walthoff Borm, Ph.D. #strongentrepreneurship #betech

💶 Capital raising showed no signs of slowing down this October. In fact, quite the opposite! We’ve noticed several noteworthy funding rounds among the top 10 deals of the month. Check them out below! Agoria Vlerick Business School Sirris | Innovation forward VITO VLAIO - Flanders Innovation & Entrepreneurship Eximium Talent PMV Osborne Clarke - Belgium #strongentrepreneurship #betech

Exciting news! 🚀 On November 12th, we’re teaming up with Scaleup Flanders for an event that dives into one of the hottest topics in Belgian tech right now: attracting international talent 🌍. Join us at Blue Point Brussels, where our own Iman Lamrani will kick off the day with insights you can’t miss! 👥 Don’t miss your chance to connect with other ambitious founders and get ahead in scaling your business! 🎟️ Tickets are still up for grabs, secure yours today and let’s make it a day to remember! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eAvWfHZH Agoria Vlerick Business School Sirris | Innovation forward VITO VLAIO - Flanders Innovation & Entrepreneurship PMV Osborne Clarke - Belgium Catherine Van Eeckhaute Sylien Kesteleyn Miguel Meuleman Frederik Tibau Ide Claessen Maarten Laruelle Isabel Michiels Carine Lucas Nick Boucart Mieke Mallants Xavier Walthoff Borm, Ph.D. Laurens De Poorter

🚨 Join us for an inspiring afternoon focused on the top priority highlighted in the recent State of Belgian Tech report by Syndicate One, Bain & Company and Sofina: attracting international talent 🌍. Scale-up founders across Belgium have identified this as a critical challenge and growth opportunity. 1️⃣ We kick off with a keynote and a workshop by Iman Lamrani of Eximium Talent, who will share essential strategies for building and retaining high-performing international teams. Iman’s session covers proven techniques in talent acquisition, cultural adaptation, and team optimization, providing a practical framework and checklist to assess your company’s readiness for global expansion. 2️⃣ Following this, Wouter Beuckels from Hudson and Olivier Lambillon from Osborne Clarke - Belgium will lead an interactive workshop on designing a competitive reward policy. Learn best practices for benchmarking, implementing stock option plans, and developing a fair and appealing reward structure that keeps your organization competitive while enhancing employee satisfaction. 3️⃣ We conclude with insightful testimonies from Ruben Miessen of LEGALFLY and Fabrizia Z. of SettleMint, who will share their experiences and lessons learned in building and managing successful international teams. Ready to take your team global? 🚀 Don’t miss out and check the full program via the link in comments! ⬇️ Agoria Vlerick Business School Sirris | Innovation forward VITO VLAIO - Flanders Innovation & Entrepreneurship PMV Eximium Talent Osborne Clarke - Belgium Catherine Van Eeckhaute Sylien Kesteleyn Miguel Meuleman Frederik Tibau Ide Claessen Maarten Laruelle Isabel Michiels Carine Lucas Nick Boucart Mieke Mallants Xavier Walthoff Borm, Ph.D. Laurens De Poorter