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Key people at Comate Ventures.
Comate Ventures was founded in 2021 by Wouter Foulon (CEO and co-founder).
Comate Ventures operates as a pre-seed investment fund exclusively dedicated to hardware startups. The firm provides both capital and strategic guidance to early-stage companies, assisting them in navigating the complexities of hardware development from conception to market readiness. Its investment thesis centers on fostering robust foundational growth, emphasizing quality over accelerated timelines in product realization.
The fund was established in 2021 by the team behind Comate, an established engineering and design firm located in Leuven, Belgium. Drawing upon over a decade of experience in developing and launching numerous hardware products, the founders recognized a critical need for specialized support tailored to nascent hardware ventures, leading to the formation of this dedicated investment arm.
Comate Ventures primarily serves founders of innovative hardware startups seeking initial funding and expert mentorship. The firm’s overarching vision is to transform promising early-stage hardware concepts into commercially viable and impactful products, contributing to the advancement of the hardware ecosystem through sustained support and a focus on enduring quality.
Key people at Comate Ventures.
Comate Ventures was founded in 2021 by Wouter Foulon (CEO and co-founder).
Comate Ventures has 1 tracked investment across 1 company. The latest tracked deal is $1.0M Seed in NineID in June 2023.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2023 | NineID | $1.0M Seed | — | Connect Ventures, Notion Capital, Pitchdrive, Christina Cacioppo, Louis Jonckheere, Pieterjan Bouten, WIM Derkinderen, Dries Buytaert |