Qbic Fund
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Investor type
VC
Founded
2012
AUM
$220 M
Location
Ghent, East Flanders, Belgium
Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026
Profile
Qbic is a seed and early-stage and sector agnostic inter-university fund investing in spin-offs and young innovating companies that have a technology link with Qbic’s partner universities and research institutions. Qbic is managed by an independent team of seasoned investment and business professionals. The first Qbic fund - Qbic I - was incorporated in 2012 with a capital of € 40,7 million and invested in 18 companies. Qbic I is currently focusing on follow on investments and exits. The second Qbic fund - Qbic II - started in December 2016 and has a capital € of 58,9 million. With in aggregate close to € 100 million under management, Qbic is one of the largest inter-university spin-off funds in Europe.
Industry
Qbic Fund Funds
| Name | Type |
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Size | AUM | Launch date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Qbic Fund I
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Venture Capital (VC)
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Biotechnology
Robotics
SaaS
Software
Transportation
Life Sciences
Energy
PropTech / ConTech
HealthTech
Deeptech
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Seed
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Europe
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$5-10 m
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$41 M
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December 2011
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Qbic Fund II
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Venture Capital (VC)
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Biotechnology
Robotics
SaaS
Software
Transportation
Life Sciences
Energy
HealthTech
Deeptech
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Seed
Series A
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Europe
|
$5-10 m
|
$59 M
|
November 2016
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FAQs about Qbic Fund
Is Qbic Fund a venture capital or private equity firm?
Qbic Fund is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Seed, writing tickets of $0-1 m.
Where is Qbic Fund located?
Qbic Fund is located in Ghent, East Flanders, Belgium.
When was Qbic Fund founded?
Qbic Fund was founded in 2012.
What sectors and industries does Qbic Fund invest in?
Qbic Fund invests in companies and startups in Construction, Food and Beverage, Foodtech, Healthcare Services, IT Services, Marketing and Advertising, Media and Entertainment, Other, Robotics, Software, Telecommunications, Transportation, Life Sciences, Energy, PropTech / ConTech, HealthTech, Biotechnology, SaaS, Deeptech.
What is Qbic Fund geographical focus of investments?
Qbic Fund invests in companies and startups in Europe.
At what stages of companies and startups does Qbic Fund typically invest in?
Qbic Fund invests in companies and startups at Seed.
What is the usual amount of Qbic Fund investment?
Qbic Fund usually invests $0-1 m on average.
What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for Qbic Fund?
Qbic Fund has around $220m assets under management.
When was Qbic Fund last fund created?
Qbic Fund last fund was created/launched in 2016-11-11
What are the contacts of Qbic Fund?
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