Belgian Tech raised almost €500M in H1 2024, surpassing €424M total funding in previous yearThe inaugural ‘State of Belgian Tech Report’ combines current data analysis with an extensive founder surveyEarly-stage financing rounds accounted for around 77% of capital raised by Belgian tech startupsFlanders made up 60% of Belgium’s GDP in 2022, received 52% of total tech startup investmentOver the last six years, the average amount invested per round per stage has increased52% of the total investment volume is for software categoryFour 'unicorns' have emerged in Belgium so farBelgian VCs are on track to raise over €400M by end of the yearThe share of foreign investors has been greater than that of Belgian investors since 2020Survey results and interviews indicate that raising capital in early business stages in Belgium is less challenging