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The State of Flanders' Startup Ecosystem 2023 Summary

Overview

This report by The State of Flanders' Startup Ecosystem 2023 analyzes the startup ecosystem in Flanders using data from Dealroom.co and insights from Flanders Investment & Trade (FIT). It covers VC investment, deep tech trends, regional distribution, and international engagement.

Key Findings

• VC Investment Growth: In 2022, VC investment in Flanders-based startups reached an all-time high of €744M, up 28% from 2021. This growth was driven by increased early-stage funding, with many rounds under €15M. East Flanders had the highest investment at €391M.
• R&D Focus: Flanders invests heavily in R&D, with corporate funding accounting for 75% of the total budget. However, this high spend has not effectively converted into disruptive products, creating a paradox despite its status as Europe's top R&D spender.
• Deep Tech Highlights: Deep tech investments grew to a record €84M in 2022, with spinouts leading growth. University spinouts doubled their value since 2018, reaching €1.3B. Health and energy sectors saw significant funding.
• Regional Distribution: East Flanders and Antwerp host the most startups (over 600 each), while Limburg and West Flanders have fewer. International companies like Fujitsu and Atlas Copco are opening R&D centers, enhancing global links.
• Economic Impact: The combined enterprise value of Flanders-based startups reached €36B, a 2.8x increase since 2017. Startups founded post-2010 account for almost 30% of this value.
• International Engagement: Flanders attracted foreign investors in 2022, with 23% from the US and 22% from Europe. Notable unicorns and scaleups have established offices in the region.
• Challenges and Opportunities: Despite rapid VC growth and high R&D, Flanders ranks low in per capita VC investment compared to Europe. The ecosystem is small but shows strong growth potential, especially in deep tech.

Methodology

The report relies on Dealroom.co's proprietary database, verifying data through public sources, user submissions, and manual curation. Definitions include: startups as high-growth, VC-investable businesses founded since 1990; unicorns with €200M+ valuation; deep tech involving novel scientific breakthroughs. Data as of April 2023.