9.5 Ventures

What is 9.5 Ventures?

Ninepointfive is a pioneering venture capital firm located at Mechelsesteenweg 271, Antwerp, BE-2018, Belgium. With assets under management of 10 million euros, they focus on investing in corporate-backed ventures.

Their expertise lies in equity investments with a minimum investment threshold of 250,000 euros. Ninepointfive specializes in the seed, startup, and early-stage segments, aiming to accelerate the digitization of Europe's traditional industries and propel the energy transition in maritime, ports, and offshore sectors. Their investment thesis is built on leveraging the benefits of corporate backing combined with venture capital to facilitate accelerated value creation.

They offer superior market and technology expertise due to the presence of corporate backing, providing ventures with unique industry and technology knowledge, as well as internationalisation opportunities by granting access to market validators, customers, marketing and development support, and a credible existing brand.

Ninepointfive has established two flagship funds, one accelerating digitisation of the Industrial Value Chain and the other propelling the energy transition mentioned above.

Since its inception in 2019, Ninepointfive has become a trusted member of the European corporate venturing ecosystem, with a network of over 250 corporate partners establishing equity partnerships with international groups and world-leading mid-sized corporations. The firm operates with the philosophy that blending corporate knowledge with a startup mindset can push corporates to innovate from a venture perspective. Their portfolio companies include Lissi, Eccocar, Makerverse, and Falcker, showcasing their commitment to driving innovation in significant yet traditional sectors.