openthebox

TLDR

openthebox is a Ghent-based startup that aggregates and visualizes public Belgian company data, making it easy to research businesses, their financials, directors, and corporate networks.

Overview

Based in Ghent and part of the Wintercircus ecosystem, openthebox builds on Belgium's rich public data infrastructure around company registrations, annual accounts, and official publications. The platform makes this data accessible through a modern interface that allows users to search companies, explore corporate networks, track ownership structures, and monitor financial health indicators.

The tool is used by accountants, lawyers, sales teams, compliance officers, and journalists who need reliable and structured information about Belgian companies. It is complementary to broader European company data platforms but with deeper specificity for the Belgian market.

Connections

Part of the Wintercircus community. Related to the data ecosystem alongside Luzmo and Bizzy.

Key People

• Niek Bartholomeus - Founder