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Ghent is home to a growing startup scene with companies across many industries. The city shows strength in sectors like AI, retail technology, and biotechnology.
For example, food delivery software company Deliverect has raised $236.8M. Meanwhile, biotech firm MRM Health NV has secured $71M in funding.
Below is our list of 55 Ghent startups worth keeping an eye on.
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Get the Sheet for $50Aikido Security builds a unified platform that simplifies code and cloud security for developers. Their system consolidates multiple security scanners into a single interface, helping teams find and fix vulnerabilities without juggling complex tools.
TechWolf built an AI-powered talent intelligence platform that helps enterprises transition to a skills-based approach for managing their people. The platform integrates with existing HR systems to provide a comprehensive and up-to-date map of workforce skills.
Deliverect builds a software platform that integrates online orders from food delivery channels directly into a restaurant’s point-of-sale system. This automation improves operational flow by consolidating orders from multiple services, helping kitchens reduce manual errors and simplify management.
MRM Health NV develops therapeutics for inflammatory and metabolic diseases by harnessing the human microbiome. Their proprietary CORAL® platform uses symbiotic gut bacteria to create novel treatments.
Vandemoortele produces high-quality food products across two main categories: frozen bakery goods and plant-based food solutions like margarines and fats. They serve a diverse customer base that includes food service professionals, industrial clients, and retail consumers.
OnTracx builds a platform that uses objective sensor data to help runners train more safely and effectively. The technology also provides crucial insights for making informed return-to-run decisions after an injury.
Legalfly builds a secure AI associate to help legal and compliance teams review, draft, and translate contracts faster. The platform emphasizes data security and can be deployed on-premise or in a private cloud.
Robovision builds an end-to-end AI platform for developing and deploying computer vision applications. The system is designed to help companies in sectors like agriculture and manufacturing manage the entire lifecycle of their AI-powered vision solutions.
Dalton builds an AI-powered platform designed to create self-improving websites. Their technology continuously analyzes visitor interactions to automatically optimize a site's content and design for better engagement.
AmphiStar develops high-performance sophorolipids, a type of biosurfactant, for various industries. Their unique process transforms biobased waste and side streams into these valuable, sustainable ingredients.
The top 10 are just a small slice of what’s happening in Ghent right now. Founders are building companies in everything from AI to biotech, raising more than €225 million combined.
Some of these businesses are brand new, while others have been growing for nearly a decade. Below is a look at the other companies that make Ghent's startup scene so strong.
| Startup | Industry | Year Founded | Amount Raised | Last Funding Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI | 2020 | €10.5M | Series A | |
| AI | 2025 | €825k | Seed | |
| AI | 2022 | €8M | Seed | |
| AI | 2022 | €5M | Seed | |
| AI | 2023 | $1.6M | Pre-Seed | |
| Biotech | 2021 | €40M | Series A | |
| Fintech | 2025 | €1.3M | Pre-Seed | |
| Mobility | 2016 | €40M | Venture Round | |
| Other | 2024 | €2.4M | Pre-Seed | |
| Automation | 2016 | €7.5M | Venture Round | |
| Mobility | 2023 | €2.3M | Seed | |
| AI | 2020 | $800k | Series A | |
| AI | 2019 | $2.5M | Venture Round | |
| Fintech | 2017 | €4.4M | Series A | |
| AI | 2024 | €725k | Pre-Seed | |
| Other | 2022 | €2.1M | Pre-Seed | |
| Marketing | 2015 | €1.9M | Pre-Seed | |
| Security | 2020 | €5.9M | Venture Round | |
| AI | 2025 | €1.1M | Seed | |
| SaaS | 2024 | €1.4M | Seed | |
| Analytics | 2011 | €7.5M | Series A | |
| Food | 2021 | €1M | Seed | |
| Healthcare | 2021 | €2.3M | Seed | |
| Healthcare | 2016 | €5M | Venture Round | |
| Manufacturing | 2016 | €14.1M | Venture Round | |
| Other | 2023 | $17M | Series A | |
| Energy | 2008 | €10M | Venture Round | |
| Manufacturing | 2022 | €2M | Seed | |
| Analytics | 2021 | €700k | Seed | |
| Food | 2020 | €5M | Series A | |
| Manufacturing | 2020 | €3M | Grant | |
| AI | 2020 | €300k | Pre-Seed | |
| Fintech | 2014 | €10M | Venture Round | |
| Marketing | 2017 | €1M | Seed | |
| Media | 2018 | €3.5M | Series A | |
| Design | 2020 | €500k | Seed | |
| Biotech | 2023 | €500k | Convertible Note | |
| AI | 2023 | €100k | Pre-Seed | |
| Hardware | 2022 | €450k | Seed | |
| Retail | 2015 | €1.6M | Angel | |
| Hardware | 2013 | €3.1M | Series A | |
| Healthcare | 2020 | €150k | Pre-Seed | |
| Analytics | 2019 | €450k | Seed | |
| Analytics | 2016 | €150k | Pre-Seed | |
| Automation | 2014 | €2M | Venture Round |
