Capital-E provides early stage capital to companies developing unique selling propositions based on enabling electronics or advanced materials.  Through its entrenched relationship with IMEC, the largest independent research center in micro- and nano-electronics in Europe, Capital-E and its ventures can directly rely on the support of over 2000 scientists and engineers, as well as leverage on IMEC’s 500+ worldwide partners (such as NXP, Infineon, ST, Intel, SK Hynix, Micron, Toshiba, Panasonic, Texas Instruments, Samsung, TSMC, Global Foundries, etc…) to cost effectively promote adoption of highly innovative products.

Capital-E

Ark Angels Activator Fund SA is a closed venture capital fund (closed-end private equity investment fund) with a capital of 14.8 M EUR. The Fund is recognized as ARKIV and has obtained the status of Private Privak under Belgian law. The Fund is managed by a management company set up by BAN Vlaanderen VZW, ING Belgium & the two fund managers.  The Fund initially acted primarily as a co-investor in investments made by business angels who are members of BAN Vlaanderen, but then also co-invested with other capital providers.  It focuses not only on investments in young growth companies, but also on companies in the growth or transfer phase with an operating office in Flanders,

Ark Angels Activator Fund

Cogito Capital Partners is a venture and growth capital firm based in Warsaw, Poland, and New York, USA. Cogito invests in late- and growth-stage tech companies predominantly operating in CEE and other European countries, but with global expansion potential. Cogito focuses primarily on crucial B2B technology sectors: enterprise software, fintech/insurtech, medtech diagnostics/telemedicine and IoT, partnering with entrepreneurs seeking investors with CEE regional presence and global reach

Cogito Capital Partners

The Qbic Fund is a multi-sector fund supporting spin-off companies of the Ghent, Brussels and Antwerp university associations and of VITO. Through its strategic partnership with the universities of Ghent, Brussels and Antwerp, and VITO, the Qbic Fund has early and privileged access to promising research projects at these partner universities. Our investment approach is based on early in-depth and independent review and analysis followed by hands on involvement and support.  In May 2012 the Qbic Fund held its first close and currently it has over € 30 million under management. The Qbic Fund is backed by several public and private investors and managed by Qbic Venture Partners.

Qbic Fund

Accelleran

Accelleran was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Antwerp, Belgium. Accelleran delivers Open RAN aligned Private 5G networks for enterprises of all sizes. Their solutions are as easy to deploy as WiFi, leveraging an ecosystem of partners to deliver a real-world deployment of multi-vendor, disaggregated Private 5G. Accelleran stands ready to build private 5G cellular networks that bring intelligence, automation and an enhanced user experience, enabling real-time control of the network.

Accelleran is a software company that provides open and containerized Radio Access Network (RAN) solutions for private and public 5G networks. Their unique software architecture allows for hardware platform independence, enabling operators to use a single software solution for integrated small cells, disaggregated RAN networks with slicing capabilities, and edge computing. Accelleran's offerings include virtualized RAN software for 4G LTE and 5G standalone deployments, service management and orchestration (SMO) products, and a RAN Intelligent Controller (RIC) platform.

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Accelleran is a software company that provides open and containerized Radio Access Network (RAN) solutions for private and public 5G networks. Their unique software architecture allows for hardware platform independence, enabling operators to use a single software solution for integrated small cells, disaggregated RAN networks with slicing capabilities, and edge computing. Accelleran's offerings include virtualized RAN software for 4G LTE and 5G standalone deployments, service management and orchestration (SMO) products, and a RAN Intelligent Controller (RIC) platform.
The company's RIC platform acts as an "app store" for the RAN, allowing third-party developers to create innovative applications (xApps/rApps) that enhance network intelligence, optimization, and introduce new functionalities. Accelleran provides an open API and user-friendly Software Development Kit (SDK) to facilitate app development for the RIC.
In March 2022, Accelleran demonstrated successful interoperability between its cloud-native SAS client microservice, part of the dRAX RIC platform, and RED Technologies' Spectrum Access System (SAS) server. This enabled seamless 4G/5G operation on shared spectrum, with transmission power determined upon license or lease creation, ensuring guaranteed coverage and quality of service.
Accelleran's solutions are aligned with the O-RAN Alliance specifications, promoting openness and interoperability across the RAN. The company's expertise stems from industry veterans with experience in small cells and wireless technologies.

Astranis is a San Francisco-based company that designs and manufactures small, low-cost telecommunications satellites to provide broadband internet access in remote and underserved areas. The company's unique approach involves building compact geostationary orbit (GEO) satellites weighing around 400-600 kilograms, significantly smaller than traditional GEO satellites that can be the size of a school bus.
Astranis' satellites utilize a proprietary software-defined radio payload technology, allowing for frequency and coverage flexibility, as well as efficient spectrum utilization. The company's first commercial satellite, Arcturus, launched in April 2023, was designed to provide over 7.5 gigabits per second (Gbps) of throughput in the Ka-band to triple satellite internet capacity across Alaska through a partnership with Pacific Dataport Inc. However, Arcturus experienced solar power issues post-launch, limiting its capabilities.
To address this, Astranis deployed a multi-mission satellite called UtilitySat in 2023 as an interim solution. UtilitySat can provide connectivity across Ku, Ka, and Q/V bands and has the ability to reposition multiple times within the GEO belt, thanks to its dual chemical and electric propulsion system.
Astranis' satellites have a designed lifespan of around 8-10 years, roughly half that of conventional GEO satellites. The company operates the satellites it builds and leases the capacity to customers, including telcos, Fortune 500 companies, and governments. In 2024, Astranis unveiled plans for its next-generation Omega satellites, designed to provide over 50 Gbps of throughput, five times more than the current generation. The Omega satellites will feature solid-state power amplifiers instead of traditional vacuum tubes, improving efficiency and reducing weight.
By the end of 2024, Astranis aims to have contracts worth over USD 1.2 billion in revenue from satellites sold, with customers in countries like Mexico, Argentina, Thailand, and the Philippines. The company has also expressed interest in competing for the Protected Tactical SATCOM - Global (PTS-G) program, a US government initiative for a proliferated GEO telecoms constellation.

Astranis

Baicells Technologies is a provider of disruptive 4G LTE and 5G cellular solutions that connect more than 50 countries globally. The company's innovative solutions leverage the shared Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) spectrum, enabling enterprises, service providers, and various industries to access premium mid-band spectrum for private cellular networks. Baicells' end-to-end solutions are designed to be cost-effective and operationally simple, making it easier to provide wireless broadband connectivity to underserved areas.
Baicells' solutions include LTE and 5G access points, customer premises equipment (CPE), mobile core, and management platforms. The company's Nova-233 eNodeB, for instance, can deliver up to 112 Mbps downlink and 20 Mbps uplink, serving up to 96 concurrent users per LTE base station. Baicells' offerings cater to a wide range of industries, including manufacturing, sports venues, wireless internet service providers (WISPs), education, airports, outdoor events, and multi-dwelling units.
In February 2023, Baicells, along with partners CELLocity, ALEF Edge, and LittleBird, deployed a private LTE solution for a residential rental community in Phoenix, Arizona. This deployment, recognized by the OnGo Alliance, demonstrates the growing adoption of Baicells' solutions across various sectors. Additionally, in January 2020, Baicells partnered with Streakwave Wireless, a global distributor, to expand its market reach.

BaiCells Technologies

Business Mobility Systems is a technology company focused on developing solutions for mobile workforce management. The company offers a range of products and services to help organizations optimize the productivity and efficiency of their mobile employees.

Business Mobility Systems

Aispire specializes in providing advanced data analytics solutions for industries with demanding data requirements. The company's platform enables businesses to collect, process, retain, and analyze massive amounts of data where it resides, offering insights at extreme scale, speed, and efficiency. Aispire's technology allows seamless analysis across all data sources, with the ability to drill down to granular levels without the need for redesigning, reloading, or restructuring data. The platform supports the deployment and training of machine learning models without requiring businesses to build their own MLOps infrastructure. Aispire emphasizes data security by retaining data close to its point of creation, thereby maintaining data sovereignty. The company claims to deliver solutions from concept to production in a matter of days, providing fast time to value for its clients.Aispire's offerings include Network Intelligence for communication service providers, Smart Manufacturing solutions to enhance efficiency in industrial settings, and Embedded and White Label options for businesses looking to incorporate data insights into their products. The company's technology is built on patented innovations that unify data source integrations, ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes, and in-stream AI/ML capabilities with a data mesh storage architecture. This architecture is designed to optimize the analysis of geographically distributed data sources, whether on-premise, in the cloud, or at the edge. Aispire's product lineup includes Aispire Pipelines, which offers production-ready operational pipelines with integrated MLOps, and AispireDB, a geo-distributed analytical database.

Aispire

Illuminate Technologies is a cybersecurity company specializing in solutions for mobile and carrier IP networks. The company's products cover security requirements across 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G mobile infrastructure, as well as virtualized network infrastructure. Illuminate combines three decades of experience in telecommunication networks, remote sensing, and enterprise-scale data analytics with innovations in cloud computing, IoT, edge computing, and artificial intelligence to address complex customer challenges. The company's offerings include a Roaming Visibility capability, which was selected by a key customer in a European country. Illuminate also provides security solutions that address the adoption of P5G networks, which are increasingly being used to enhance national security and military performance. The company has offices in Los Angeles, California; Columbia, Maryland; and Edinburgh, Scotland.
Key customers and partnerships
Illuminate serves customers in the telecommunications sector, including mobile network operators. The company has provided its Roaming Visibility capability to a key customer in a European country.

Illuminate Technologies

Companies that offer 5G/6G connectivity solutions for enterprises to use in private telecommunications, using cell towers, base stations and other terrestrial infrastructure

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