Organization · Government VC
WAPINVEST
WAPINVEST is a regional investment fund based in Wallonie Picarde, Belgium, dedicated to supporting and financing local SMEs at various stages of their development. It provides equity investments and long-term loans to foster innovation and growth.
Overview
What WAPINVEST does
What WAPINVEST is
WAPINVEST is a regional investment fund based in Wallonie Picarde, Belgium, dedicated to supporting and financing local SMEs at various stages of their development. It provides equity investments and long-term loans to foster innovation and growth.
How it participates in the startup ecosystem
The current public profile supports funder capabilities. Each capability below is shown separately so organization identity and role-specific information do not get conflated.
Operational profile
Organization status and context
Organization status describes the entity itself. Funding and program availability appear within the relevant capability profile.
- Operational status
- Active
- Organization type
- Government VC
- Founded
- Founded in 1988
- Approximate age
- About 38 years
- Structured capabilities
- Funder
- Last reviewed
- March 27, 2026
Official channels
Find WAPINVEST elsewhere
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Capability profile
WAPINVEST as a funder
Investment thesis
Wapinvest is dedicated to supporting and financing SMEs in Wallonie Picarde, focusing on innovation, growth, and regional economic development.
Focus narrative
Wapinvest offers financial support primarily through equity participation and long-term loans. Its financing solutions include capital investments to strengthen equity, long-term subordinated loans for asset financing, and working capital loans to support operational cycles. The maximum intervention amount is limited to €2,500,000 per project and per company, making it a key partner for SMEs in various stages of development.
Value beyond capital
Wapinvest adds value to its portfolio companies by providing not only financial support but also advisory services to help identify financial needs and strategic growth opportunities. Its deep network within the Walloon business ecosystem enhances the potential for collaboration and partnership.
Terms and economics
- Typical check
- $0–$2,500,000
Focus and fit
- Stages
- Friends and Family · Angel · Accelerator · Pre-seed · Seed · Seed+ · Series A · Series A+ · Series B · Series B+ · Series C · Series C+ · Series D · Series E · Series F · Growth Equity · Pre-IPO · Ipo · Secondary · Bridge · Recap
- Sectors
- Biotech & Life SciencesHealthcareFintechEducationArtificial IntelligenceCommerce & RetailConsumerFood & AgricultureReal Estate & Property Tech
- Regions
- Europe
Availability
- Currently deploying
- Yes
Portfolio and track record
Portfolio context
Wapinvest has supported notable SMEs such as Botalys, which has experienced significant growth with Wapinvest's backing; Brasserie Caulier, a family business focused on long-term financial partnerships; and Piivo, which benefited from advisory services in identifying its financial needs.
Common questions
What to know about WAPINVEST
Upseed classifies WAPINVEST under the Government VC organization type. Its current public profile includes funder capabilities.
Source and update disclosure
Know what this page is based on
Source basis
Public organization and program material, official websites, and structured Upseed records.
Last reviewed
March 27, 2026
Known limits
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