imec.xpand

What is imec.xpand?

imec.xpand is an independent venture capital fund that prides itself on leveraging the technological prowess and innovative edge of imec, a renowned R&D and innovation hub specializing in nanoelectronics and digital technologies.

With headquarters in Heverlee, Belgium, imec.xpand operates with an expansive investment thesis that focuses on transformative semiconductor and nanotechnology innovations, channeling their investments into areas where imec's contributions are likely to substantially influence the trajectory of the technology development.

The fund targets sectors such as software, IT and TMT, hardware and manufacturing, material science, real estate and construction, healthcare and wellness, mobile, and nanotechnology. Other specializations include supporting seed, startup, early-stage, and expansion phases of company development.

With assets under management amounting to 117,000,000 and investment ranges from a minimum of 250,000 to a maximum of 5,000,000, imec.xpand commits to nurturing breakthrough technologies by providing not only capital but also strategic guidance.

Their hands-on approach is supplemented by a team with high technological expertise and deep-rooted connections to imec, which positions them ideally to assess technology risks pertaining to early-stage deep tech companies. Their portfolio showcases a commitment to scaling nanotechnology into thriving businesses, indicative of their forward-thinking strategy and significant influence on the future landscape of high-tech innovations. Each investment decision is fueled by the desire to unleash the potential within the nanoelectronics and digital technologies spheres, with a keen focus on generating a profound impact through the companies they choose to endorse.

Their expansive scope does not forfeit their commitment to legal compliance and ethical standards, as reflected by their anti-harassment, discrimination policies, and ESG Disclosures with SFDR on their website.