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Sambrinvest

Europe, Hainaut, Belgium, Gosselies

Description

Sambrinvest is a pivotal public investment fund dedicated to fostering economic development within the Charleroi-Thuin region of Belgium. Established with a mandate to stimulate local growth and job creation, the firm acts as a strategic financial partner for companies at various stages of their lifecycle. Its core mission revolves around providing capital and support to businesses rooted in the region, thereby contributing to a vibrant and sustainable local economy.

The firm's investment strategy is comprehensive, spanning from early-stage seed funding to significant growth capital. For nascent startups, Sambrinvest typically provides seed investments starting from €50,000 (approximately $54,000 USD), designed to help innovative concepts gain initial traction. As companies mature, the firm scales its support, offering venture capital for growth phases and substantial growth capital for established businesses seeking expansion. Their largest typical first cheques can extend up to €5,000,000 (approximately $5,400,000 USD), demonstrating their capacity to back ambitious projects and contribute significantly to their development.

Beyond general investment, Sambrinvest has established specialized funds to address key strategic sectors. These include Sambrinvest Health, focusing on biotech and medtech innovations; Sambrinvest Digital, supporting digital transformation initiatives; and Sambrinvest Circular, promoting circular economy models. This multi-faceted approach allows them to provide tailored financial solutions and expertise, aligning with specific industry needs and regional strategic priorities.

Sambrinvest emphasizes long-term partnerships and often engages in co-investment alongside private and other public entities, leveraging collective resources for greater impact. With a portfolio boasting over 100 active participations, the firm plays a crucial role in the regional entrepreneurial ecosystem. Its commitment extends beyond mere capital injection, aiming to build robust companies that generate sustainable value and employment opportunities within the Charleroi-Thuin area.

Investor Profile

Sambrinvest has backed more than 34 startups, with 3 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 4 rounds, about 12% of its total and boasts 2 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Seed, Series A, Series B rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in Belgium, France, The Netherlands.
  • Strong thematic focus on Biotechnology, Health Care, Information Technology.
  • Typical check size: $54K – $5.4M.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (35%)
  • Series A (26%)
  • Series B (24%)
  • Series Unknown (12%)
  • Pre Seed (3%)

Country Focus

  • Belgium (76%)
  • France (15%)
  • The Netherlands (6%)
  • Spain (3%)

Industry Focus

  • Biotechnology
  • Health Care
  • Information Technology
  • Medical
  • Therapeutics
  • Pharmaceutical
  • Health Diagnostics
  • Life Science
  • Big Data
  • Cloud Data Services
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does Sambrinvest frequently co-invest with?

Criteria Venture Tech
Europe, Catalonia, Spain, Barcelona
Co-Investments: 2
Meusinvest (Noshaq)
Europe, Liege, Belgium, Liège
Co-Investments: 4
Newton Biocapital
Europe, Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest, Belgium, Brussels
Co-Investments: 4
Vives Louvain Technology Fund
Europe, Vlaams-Brabant, Belgium, Louvain-la-neuve
Co-Investments: 2
Kurma Partners
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris
Co-Investments: 3
S
Europe, Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest, Belgium, Brussel
Co-Investments: 3
Inventures SA
Europe, Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest, Belgium, Brussels
Co-Investments: 4
S.R.I.W.
Europe, Liege, Belgium, Liège
Co-Investments: 14
Be Angels
Europe, Vlaams-Brabant, Belgium, Louvain-la-neuve
Co-Investments: 5
SFPI-FPIM
Europe, Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest, Belgium, Brussels
Co-Investments: 6

Which angels does Sambrinvest often collaborate with?

MK
Europe, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, France, Lille
Shared Deals: 1
MV
Europe, Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest, Belgium, Brussels
Shared Deals: 2
FV
Europe, Brabant Wallon, Belgium, Ottignies
Shared Deals: 3
DD
Europe, Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest, Belgium, Brussels
Shared Deals: 1
Shared Deals: 1
Shared Deals: 1
JS
Europe, Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest, Belgium, Brussels
Shared Deals: 1
RD
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Shared Deals: 1
OK
Europe, Niedersachsen, Germany, Hanover
Shared Deals: 1
KB
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Sambrinvest?

Elkedonia

Strasbourg, Alsace, France

Elkedonia is a biotech company dedicated to transforming antidepressant therapy.

BiotechnologyHealth CareMedical
SeedJun 11, 2025
Amount Raised: $12,842,202
ATB Therapeutics

Aye, Luxembourg, Belgium

ATB Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company that provides novel therapeutic solutions and treatments for cancer patients.

BiotechnologyHealth CareTherapeutics
Series ANov 18, 2024
Amount Raised: $57,210,541
AdipoPharma

Illkirch-graffenstaden, Alsace, France

AdipoPharma SAS is dedicated to learning more about the role of adipocyte cells in diabetes.

BiotechnologyMedicalPharmaceutical
Series UnknownNov 11, 2024
AbolerIS Pharma

Nantes, Pays de la Loire, France

AbolerIS Pharma develops immuno-modulators as treatments for transplant rejection, graft-versus-host disease, and auto-immune diseases.

Biotechnology
Series ASep 19, 2023
Amount Raised: $29,160,405
cikisi

Gosselies, Hainaut, Belgium

Market Intelligence SAAS Solution

Information TechnologyInternetMarket ResearchSaaSSoftware
SeedSep 1, 2023
Amount Raised: $2,912,625
Santero Therapeutics

Charleroi, Hainaut, Belgium

Santero Therapeutics seeks to provide novel medications with fresh modes of action that combat diseases with high resistance.

BiotechnologyHealth CareTherapeutics
Series AJun 8, 2023
Amount Raised: $8,625,644
Sunrise

Brussels, Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest, Belgium

We are a virtual sleep clinic, using our own 3-gram sensor to diagnose sleep with gold standard quality.

Health CareHealth DiagnosticsHome Health CareLifestyleMedical DeviceWellness
Series AMar 9, 2023
Amount Raised: $17,996,293
EXTHAND

Charleroi, Hainaut, Belgium

Worldwide open banking aggregation and payment provider.

BankingDeveloper APIsDeveloper ToolsFinancial ServicesFinTechMobile PaymentsPaymentsSaaS
Pre SeedJun 30, 2022
Amount Raised: $660,142
Aerospacelab

Mont-saint-guibert, Brabant Wallon, Belgium

Aerospacelab is a company aiming at tackling some of the most challenging problems with a completely different paradigm.

Aerospace
Series BFeb 16, 2022
Amount Raised: $45,491,300
Cake App

Hasselt, Limburg, Belgium

Cake App is the profitable banking app.

AppsFinanceFinancial Services
SeedJan 13, 2022
Amount Raised: $5,269,959