Qbic Fund

Qbic Fund is a Ghent-based venture capital firm that backs spin-off companies arising from the Ghent, Brussels and Antwerp university networks and affiliated research institutes, including VITO. It maintains strategic partnerships with these universities and VITO to gain early access to promising research and to support portfolio ventures from assessment to hands-on development. The firm focuses on life sciences, new materials, and information technology, with emphasis on software, deeptech, biotech and medtech opportunities. Through its university and research collaborations, Qbic Fund provides technical guidance and industry connections to help startups accelerate commercialization and growth.

Vincent Lenders

Investment Analyst

Tom Smets

Investment Analyst

Cédric Van Nevel

Partner

Past deals in Antwerpen

Accelleran

Series B in 2021
Accelleran, founded in 2013 and headquartered in Antwerp, Belgium, specializes in delivering Open RAN-aligned Private 5G networks tailored for enterprises of all sizes. The company focuses on providing an economically viable alternative to traditional mobile telecom solutions through its open and containerized radio access network (RAN) software. Accelleran’s offerings leverage cloud-native techniques that enhance flexibility, innovation, and scalability while maintaining hardware independence. By facilitating the deployment of multi-vendor, disaggregated Private 5G networks akin to WiFi, Accelleran empowers businesses to achieve real-time network control, automation, and an enhanced user experience. Through collaboration with a diverse ecosystem of partners, the company is positioned to support both private and public network needs effectively.
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