Seeder Fund

Seeder Fund is a venture capital firm dedicated to accelerating the initial financing rounds of promising digital entrepreneurs in Belgium and beyond. The firm specializes in making swift investment decisions, offering personalized support, and providing access to an extensive network. Additionally, Seeder Fund is prepared to increase its investment in subsequent fundraising rounds to support the growth of its portfolio companies. Investment Approach Seeder Fund focuses on early-stage investments, primarily at the pre-seed and seed stages. The firm's investment strategy includes: Pre-seed Stage : Leading rounds with investments between €100,000 and €250,000, concentrating on validating product-market fit. Seed Stage : Co-leading or following in larger rounds with investments up to €500,000, aiming to confirm growth potential and boost key performance indicators. The objective is to double down in subsequent rounds when a company demonstrates its potential and enters its scaling phase. Seeder Fund utilizes both equity investments and convertible loans for initial investments, ultimately targeting equity ownership in performing companies. Geographic Focus While primarily investing in Belgium and neighboring countries, Seeder Fund is open to opportunities within the European territory, especially when introduced by trusted co-investors. Team and Expertise The team comprises experienced entrepreneurs and investors committed to supporting founders by leveraging their extensive network and expertise. Notable team members include: David Van Tieghem : A partner at Seeder Fund with experience as the founder of Opendeal, which was sold to eBay, and as a co-founder of the Sherpa 1 & 2 funds. Eric Vandoorne : An entrepreneur who has founded six companies in various sectors, including energy, healthcare, and real estate, and has served as a director in public and private companies. Pierre-François Hellebuyck : Focuses on identifying promising entrepreneurs and partnering with them from the earliest stages, with a background in a digital startup in the energy sector. Isabelle Tennstedt : Joined Seeder Fund in June 2022, bringing experience as an Investment Manager at PMV and a background in financial services and consulting. ESG Commitment Seeder Fund is committed to responsible investing and believes that integrating environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria into the investment decision-making process is crucial for achieving long-term sustainable performance. The firm has adopted an ESG policy and makes appropriate disclosures under Regulation (EU) 2019/2088 of the European Parliament and of the Council on sustainability-related disclosures in the financial services sector. Portfolio Highlights Seeder Fund has invested in a diverse range of digital startups, including: KeyRock : Deploys proprietary and highly scalable market-making technologies in the digital asset space. Shippr : A same-day delivery platform. Next Gate Tech : Offers a smart oversight platform for the asset management industry. Uman : Identifies customer needs, matches offerings and cases, and generates personalized, on-brand sales assets in seconds. Passbolt : The first open-source password manager tailored for agile and DevOps teams. Investment Philosophy Seeder Fund emphasizes a fast and transparent decision-making process, aiming to create value for entrepreneurs from the first interaction. The firm acts as a financial structuring partner across multiple funding rounds, co-leading and impacting startup roadmaps. With over 40 years of combined experience in venture capital and founding more than 10 companies, Seeder Fund has access to a broad network of investors able to co-invest at every stage of a company's development. The firm typically invests between €1 million and €1.5 million per startup and is prepared to increase its investment in the best-performing startups. Conclusion Seeder Fund is dedicated to supporting the growth of digital startups by providing early-stage funding, strategic guidance, and access to a vast network of professionals and co-investors. The firm's experienced team and commitment to responsible investing make it a valuable partner for entrepreneurs aiming to build solid foundations and successfully kickstart their ambitious growth journeys.