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Leuven's startup scene is strongly rooted in the biotechnology and software industries, reflecting the city's research strengths.
Leading the biotech field is Augustine Therapeutics, which has secured €98.9M for its work on neurodegenerative diseases. In software, Guardsquare protects mobile apps and has raised $29.6M.
Below is our list of 51 Leuven startups worth keeping an eye on.
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Get the Sheet for $50icometrix develops automated biomarkers that standardize measurements from MRI scans for neurological disorders. Their technology provides clinicians with consistent data to improve patient treatment procedures.
Guardsquare creates advanced security software to shield mobile applications from threats like reverse engineering and tampering. Their products offer multi-layered protection for both Android and iOS, helping developers secure their apps worldwide.
Swave Photonics designs holographic chips that enable true 3D visualization for augmented reality and metaverse applications. The fabless semiconductor firm's technology is based on diffractive photonics to create immersive, high-resolution displays.
Augustine Therapeutics discovers and develops innovative medicines aimed at treating severe neuromuscular and neurodegenerative diseases. The biopharmaceutical company's research is centered on creating novel therapeutics to address conditions with high unmet medical needs.
Luzmo builds an embedded analytics platform that allows SaaS companies to add customer-facing dashboards directly into their products. Their solution focuses on rapid, low-code integration, enabling product teams to deploy powerful data visualizations in a fraction of the usual time.
Vaultspeed provides a data warehouse automation solution that helps companies build and maintain their data vaults. The platform is built around the Data Vault 2.0 methodology to accelerate data modeling and integration for technical teams.
miDiagnostics develops a next-generation diagnostic platform based on a silicon nanofluidic processor. Their technology delivers rapid, lab-quality results from a few drops of blood, bringing advanced testing directly to the point of care.
reMYND develops disease-modifying treatments for neurodegenerative disorders and other illnesses caused by protein misfolding. The clinical-stage company focuses on tackling the root cause of diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's to alter their progression.
LynxCare provides a data platform that helps hospitals and clinics turn unstructured medical information into usable clinical data. Their AI-powered software extracts and structures complex data from electronic health records to accelerate medical research.
FixForm builds a SaaS platform to help property managers streamline building operations and communication. Their software centralizes tasks like maintenance requests and inspections, saving property teams time and improving the overall tenant experience.
Our top picks offer a glimpse into the city's energy, but there's much more happening across Leuven. Founders are building new companies in everything from AI and fintech to media and biotech.
These companies have raised over €150 million combined, with some just starting their journey and others already scaling fast. Here’s a look at the rest of the startups shaping the local ecosystem.
| Startup | Industry | Year Founded | Amount Raised | Last Funding Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardware | 2019 | $38.2M | Series A | |
| SaaS | 2024 | €2M | Pre-Seed | |
| Mobility | 2016 | €6M | Series A | |
| AI | 2020 | $3.6M | Grant | |
| Manufacturing | 2017 | €13.5M | Series A | |
| Media | 2012 | $10M | Series A | |
| Retail | 2016 | €5M | Series A | |
| AgTech | 2020 | $19M | Grant | |
| AI | 2021 | €1.5M | Seed | |
| Fintech | 2006 | €3.3M | Series A | |
| Fintech | 2016 | $4.4M | Series A | |
| Biotech | 2020 | €1.7M | Grant | |
| Logistics | 2013 | €2.5M | Grant | |
| Media | 2019 | €2M | Seed | |
| AI | 2016 | €2.5M | Series A | |
| Analytics | 2019 | €3.1M | Venture Round | |
| AI | 2020 | €481k | Grant | |
| Biotech | 2015 | €6M | Series B | |
| AI | 2020 | €430k | Grant | |
| AI | 2019 | €1M | Seed | |
| Healthcare | 2019 | €2.6M | Seed | |
| Sports | 2020 | €566.7k | Grant | |
| Crypto | 2016 | €23.6M | Venture Round | |
| Manufacturing | 2022 | €275k | Pre-Seed | |
| AI | 2015 | $250k | Seed | |
| Biotech | 2015 | €1M | Grant | |
| Automation | 2016 | $1.1M | Seed | |
| Marketing | 2006 | — | — | |
| Cloud | 2010 | €3M | Venture Round | |
| Fintech | 2010 | €90k | Seed | |
| Media | 2023 | $1.2M | Pre-Seed | |
| Security | 2019 | $100k | Pre-Seed | |
| SaaS | 2010 | — | — | |
| Fintech | 2015 | — | — | |
| Analytics | 2015 | €150k | Seed | |
| AI | 2023 | — | — | |
| Hardware | 2013 | €50k | Grant | |
| Media | 2017 | €20k | Seed | |
| Food | 2005 | — | — | |
| Fintech | 2016 | €3k | Grant | |
| Media | 2010 | — | — |
