Start it Fund (KBC)

TLDR

KBC bank's EUR 100M fund launched in 2025, targeting Belgium's most promising early-stage tech ventures and linked to the Start it @KBC accelerator.

Overview

The Start it Fund is a dedicated venture vehicle launched by KBC bank in 2025, with EUR 100M earmarked for early-stage Belgian tech companies. The fund operates in close coordination with the Start it @KBC accelerator program, creating a pipeline from acceleration into institutional capital.

The fund's scale and KBC's position as one of Belgium's largest banks give it significant reach, both as a capital provider and as a distribution channel for its portfolio companies.

Notes

The Start it Fund is one of the largest new early-stage vehicles in Belgium. The KBC institutional backing reduces capital risk for co-investors and signals a maturing of Belgium's startup financing infrastructure.