Overview
Volta Ventures is an early-stage Venture Capital firm focused on Belgian and Dutch tech startups. The firm invests at pre-seed and seed stage, backing founders building digital and SaaS products.
Based in Ghent, the firm is well-connected to the local startup ecosystem and often co-invests with other Belgian VCs on follow-on rounds.
Media & appearances
- De CFO PodcastYouTubeDe CFO Podcast - Stefan Van den Bussche: een Business-Driven CFOInvested in CHILI publish's first round in 2017.
- The HarbourYouTubeJONAS DEPREZ & NICOLAS CHRISTIAEN (Donna) over succesvolle exits, data, business angels en VC'sVC that Nicolas pitched early, later co-invested in Cashforce alongside Michel Akkermans in what he calls a healthy VC-angel balance.
- The HarbourYouTubeSTAN JEANTY(Volta Ventures) deelt de geheimen achter VC fundingGhent-based VC fund investing exclusively in B2B SaaS startups originated in the Benelux, with two funds (€55M and €70M) and around 35 portfolio companies.
- The HarbourYouTubeMAURA NACHTERGAELE (Payflip) over aan de baxter liggen bij Imec en leven als FransiscanenThe other VC finalist in Payflip's round; the choice between Volta and Smartfin was so close the founders literally flipped a coin.
Stated facts & numbers
- First funding round in 2017 with Volta Ventures and Pamica (Michel Akkermans). (0:09:54, De CFO Podcast 2024-11-27)
1 alumniInvestments
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Responsum
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SweepBright
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Qualifio
Qualifio is a Louvain-la-Neuve-based interactive marketing and data collection SaaS used by 400+ European brands, acquired by QNTM Group in May 2023.
Predikt
Predikt combines data analytics and behavioral science to provide insights on people and performance.
Hyperfox
Hyperfox is a Belgian mobile gaming company that develops games.
Yields.io
Yields.io is a Ghent-based AI model risk management platform for banks and financial institutions, backed by Volta Ventures with EUR 6M+ in funding.
FibriCheck
FibriCheck is a Hasselt-based medical app company that uses smartphone cameras to detect atrial fibrillation and cardiac arrhythmias, with CE marking, FDA clearance, and EUR 12.6M+ in funding.
Segments.ai
Segments.ai is a Leuven-based AI data labeling platform, the first Belgian startup accepted into Y Combinator (W21), that posted 1936% growth in Deloitte Fast 50 2025 and was acquired by Uber in 2025.
In the news
- At Volta Ventures, we believe success starts with empowerment — helping people become their best selves through growth, learning, and collaboration. #LeadershipDevelopment #VoltaVentures #WorkCulture
- Meaningful conversations often start over a meal — building relationships that fuel collaboration. #Networking #TeamCulture #VoltaVentures
- Our vision: expanding across the UK and globally to represent clients who share our values and ambitions. Growth isn’t just a goal — it’s our direction. #Leadership #BusinessExpansion #VoltaVentures
- Celebrating together reminds us why teamwork drives success. #CompanyCulture #TeamVolta #VoltaVentures
- Team-building done right — collaboration, creativity, and a few laughs along the way. #EmployeeEngagement #TeamCulture #VoltaVentures
- At Volta Ventures, we collaborate with diverse industries — each with unique challenges and opportunities. That’s how we craft strategies that truly connect. #BusinessStrategy #VoltaVentures #Growth
- Strategic meetings in inspiring places — because great ideas deserve great settings. #LeadershipCulture #VoltaVentures #GlobalGrowth
- Volta Ventures is expanding — we’re hiring ambitious professionals ready to make an impact. Send your resume to apply@voltaventures.co.uk and be part of our growth story. #Hiring #CareerOpportunity #VoltaVentures
Alumni 1 went on to found or lead
Vincent DeclercqAssociate→Co-Founder at Dalton AI
Backers
Gary VanbutseleGary Vanbutsele is CEO and co-founder of Whale, a Ghent-based knowledge management and employee onboarding platform backed by Volta Ventures.
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