Digital Tech Archives - Lean SpaceTech

Meusinvest (Noshaq)

Noshaq, formerly known as Meusinvest, is a Belgian venture capital firm established in 1985. Based in Liège, the firm focuses on providing financing solutions for the creation and growth of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across various sectors, including life sciences, digital, and energy. With a portfolio of 477 companies and having supported over 1,020 companies since its inception, Noshaq plays a pivotal role in the economic development of the Liège region

Location: Liège, Belgium

European Space Agency Business Incubation Centre United Kingdom (ESA BIC UK)

Since its inception in 2011, the ESA BIC UK has supported over 130 UK start-ups and entrepreneurs, collectively raising more than £200 million in equity investment. These start-ups sustain over 900 highly-skilled UK jobs and contribute £51 million in gross value added to the UK economy annually. Notably, they have a 95% survival rate over five years following graduation from the programme, more than double the UK average

Location: Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

Karista

Karista is an independent early-stage venture capital firm based in Paris, France. Over the past two decades, Karista has invested in more than 100 companies, supporting ambitious entrepreneurs in sectors such as Health, Digital, Technology, and NewSpace. The firm emphasizes providing more than just capital, offering mentorship, resources, and a strong network to help portfolio companies grow and succeed.

Location: Paris, Ile-de-France, France

High-Tech Gründerfonds (HTGF)

HTGF is Germany's largest and most active seed investor, focusing on high-potential, tech-driven startups. With approximately €1.4 billion under management across four funds, HTGF has invested in over 750 startups since its inception. The firm supports innovative founders from the early stages through to exit or IPO.

Location: Bonn, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

Primo Capital

Founded in 2015, Primo Capital is an independent Italian investment platform headquartered in Milan. The firm focuses on alternative investments in cutting-edge technology sectors crucial for economic development, including digital, healthcare, climate tech, and the space economy.

Location: Italy