The Dutch mobile bank bunq expanded its services by offering local Belgian IBANs and rolling out the Wero payment system in Belgium and France, aiming to simplify cross‑border payments for its users and support its international growth strategy.
Belgian tech‑bio startup Sightera Biosciences raised €3 million in a pre‑seed round led by Entourage, with participation from Anacura and QBIC, to scale its AI‑native platform that uses patient‑derived samples for oncology and fibrosis drug discovery.
Belgian startup Visiblie, which helps businesses improve visibility in AI-powered search, raised €500,000 in convertible loan funding led by Seeder Fund and BeAngels. The platform uses industry-specific AI datasets to tailor visibility strategies for regulated sectors like finance and insurance. Funds will support SME market growth and international expansion, with plans for a future US-focused seed round.
Timefold, a Belgian startup, raised $13M Series A funding to scale scheduling optimisation infrastructure
Ghent-based fintech startup Warren raises €10 million to reshape retirement savings
TikTok Shop launched in the Netherlands, Belgium, Austria, and Poland, allowing users to purchase products directly within the app
EasyGroup launches easyDelivery, a pan-European aggregator of delivery and pickup points for e-commerce
Belfius Insurance acquired Leocare, aiming to build a European champion in digital insurance
Aikido Security, a Belgian cybersecurity company, used unusual marketing stunts to gain popularity and push itself to the top
Pitchdrive raises €60M to back Europe’s AI-native founders