imec.xpand
Overview
Imec.xpand is an independent global venture capital fund that focuses on transformative semiconductor and nanotechnology innovations where imec contributions can have a determining impact on the success of their technology development . The fund invests globally across all stages, transforming semiconductor and nanotechnology innovations into market-ready solutions . Focused on leveraging imec's expertise, the fund targets breakthrough technologies including artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), augmented reality/virtual reality (AR/VR) and photonics . In life sciences, imec.xpand is looking for opportunities to advance cell therapy, sequencing, neuromodulation and other applications that will revolutionize medical diagnostics and treatments .
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neura Robotics | Jun 2026 | Series C | Co-investor |
| Invisix | Jun 2026 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Invisix | Jun 2026 | Seed | Co-investor |
| eyeo | May 2026 | Series A | Co-investor |
| Eyeo | May 2026 | Series A | Co-investor |
Key People
Benoit Devogelaere
Partner
Bert G.
Partner
Frank Bulens
Partner
Peter Vanbekbergen
Partner
Tom Vanhoutte
Partner
Kriss Spulis
Investor Advisory Board Member
Michael Engelmann
Principal
Marrit van den Heuvel
Portfolio Manager
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.