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imec

Europe, Vlaams-Brabant, Belgium, Leuven

Description

Research center in nanoelectronics

Investor Profile

imec has backed more than 12 startups, with 1 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 2 rounds, about 17% of its total and boasts 0 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Series A, Seed, Pre Seed rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in Belgium, The Netherlands, United States.
  • Strong thematic focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI), Health Care, Machine Learning.

Stage Focus

  • Series A (42%)
  • Seed (33%)
  • Pre Seed (25%)

Country Focus

  • Belgium (67%)
  • The Netherlands (17%)
  • United States (8%)
  • Germany (8%)

Industry Focus

  • Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
  • Health Care
  • Machine Learning
  • Semiconductor
  • Medical
  • Software
  • Manufacturing
  • Biotechnology
  • Health Diagnostics
  • Medical Device
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Who does imec frequently co-invest with?

imec.xpand
Europe, Vlaams-Brabant, Belgium, Leuven
Co-Investments: 4
Jazz Pharmaceuticals
North America, California, United States, Palo Alto
Co-Investments: 1
BOM
Europe, Noord-Brabant, The Netherlands, Tilburg
Co-Investments: 1
KBC
Europe, Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest, Belgium, Brussels
Co-Investments: 1
S
Europe, Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest, Belgium, Brussel
Co-Investments: 1
Innovation Industries
Europe, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands, Amsterdam
Co-Investments: 1
Eurazeo
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris
Co-Investments: 1
PMV
Europe, Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest, Belgium, Brussels
Co-Investments: 2
Bitfury Group
Europe, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands, Amsterdam
Co-Investments: 1

Which angels does imec often collaborate with?

Shared Deals: 1
AV
Europe, Antwerpen, Belgium, Antwerp
Shared Deals: 1
Shared Deals: 1
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by imec?

Atlas Data Storage

South San Francisco, California, United States

Atlas Data Storage is an information technology company focused on data storage solutions.

DatabaseData ManagementInformation Technology
SeedMar 5, 2026
Vertical Compute

Louvain-la-neuve, Vlaams-Brabant, Belgium

Vertical Compute develops semiconductor technology for artificial intelligence and high-performance computing.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)ComputerElectronicsManufacturing
SeedMar 4, 2026
Amount Raised: $42,906,958
Vertical Compute

Louvain-la-neuve, Vlaams-Brabant, Belgium

Vertical Compute offers chiplet-based technology that cuts data movement to achieve up to 80% energy savings.

ComputerElectronicsManufacturing
SeedJan 14, 2025
Amount Raised: $20,612,203
MICLEDI Microdisplays

Leuven, Vlaams-Brabant, Belgium

MICLEDI Microdisplays is an experienced executive in the semiconductor industry,

Semiconductor
Series AMar 12, 2024
Amount Raised: $25,000,000
OTIV

Ghent, Oost-Vlaanderen, Belgium

OTIV is an AI company improving safety & efficiency of railway transport in complex environments by teaching vehicles to drive autonomously

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Autonomous VehiclesComputer VisionMachine LearningRobotics
Series AJan 12, 2023
Axelera AI

Eindhoven, Noord-Brabant, The Netherlands

Axelera AI is an artificial intelligence chip manufacturer that creates AI hardware and software platforms for edge computing.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Machine LearningSemiconductorSoftware
SeedSep 15, 2021
Amount Raised: $12,000,000
Asylia Diagnostics

Delaware City, Delaware, United States

Asylia Diagnostics - precision medicine data platform for immunotherapies

Artificial Intelligence (AI)BiotechnologyHealth CareLife SciencePrecision Medicine
SeedJul 12, 2021
Amount Raised: $1,100,000
conductiv.ai

Berlin, Berlin, Germany

conductiv.ai combines machine learning with physics-based simulation to maximize production yield for precision manufacturing.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Industrial AutomationIndustrial ManufacturingMachine LearningManufacturingSemiconductor
Pre SeedOct 29, 2019
Onera Health

Eindhoven, Noord-Brabant, The Netherlands

Onera Health is a global leader in sleep diagnostics and monitoring.

Health CareHealth DiagnosticsMedicalMedical DeviceNanotechnologyWearables
Series AApr 24, 2019
Amount Raised: $9,101,251
Morrow Optics

Ghent, Oost-Vlaanderen, Belgium

Most advanced Visual comfort engineered for 2.2 billion people with aging eyesight.

Advanced MaterialsEyewearHealth Care
Series AJul 1, 2018
Amount Raised: $10,511,563

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