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
Nodalview
Nodalview is a Brussels-based real estate visual marketing platform that helps agents capture and distribute professional-quality property photos and virtual tours.
Keyrock
Keyrock is a Brussels-based digital asset market maker founded in 2017, valued at $1.1B after its Series C, making it Belgium's 8th Unicorn.
Responsum
Responsum is a Zaventem privacy and compliance software company, spun out of consultancy CRANIUM, whose platform covers GDPR, ISO 27001 and EU AI Act work for customers across Europe.
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.
SweepBright
SweepBright is a Belgian IT services and consulting company emphasizing simplicity in design and scalability.
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.
Predikt
Predikt combines data analytics and behavioral science to provide insights on people and performance.
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.
Hyperfox
Hyperfox is a Belgian mobile gaming company that develops games.
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
- Strong leadership builds stronger teams. Explore lessons every marketing professional should learn: https://lnkd.in/g8MGkbjU #LeadershipDevelopment #MarketingStrategy #VoltaVentures
- Recognition matters — celebrating achievements and partnerships that define our journey. #Networking #LeadershipCulture #VoltaVentures
- Belgische HR-techspeler Skoop haalt 725.000 euro op ++ De Belgische HR-techstart-up Skoop heeft 725.000 euro opgehaald om het team uit te breiden, de AI-functionaliteiten verder te ontwikkelen en de Europese groei voor te bereiden. De kapitaalronde wordt geleid door Volta Ventures, samen met een consortium van ervaren SaaS-ondernemers. Skoop ontwikkelt een AI-native performanceplatform voor kmo’s en middelgrote bedrijven. Het brengt 1-op-1-gesprekken, feedback, evaluaties, surveys, doelstellingen en talentopvolging samen, met
- Teamwork and healthy competition go hand in hand. At Volta Ventures, we believe shared experiences strengthen collaboration and drive performance. #TeamBuilding #CompanyCulture #VoltaVentures
- Teamwork and healthy competition go hand in hand. At Volta Ventures, we believe shared experiences strengthen collaboration and drive performance. #TeamBuilding #CompanyCulture #VoltaVentures
- Tailored strategies outperform templates. At Volta Ventures, we design marketing approaches that resonate deeply and drive measurable impact. #MarketingStrategy #CustomerEngagement #VoltaVentures
- Professionalism with personality — our team embodies confidence, collaboration, and class. #LeadershipCulture #TeamVolta #VoltaVentures
- At Volta Ventures, success isn’t just about results — it’s about cultivating a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement. #LeadershipCulture #TeamVolta #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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