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Best Aerospace, Maritime and Defense Tech Companies in Belgium

Updated 2026-06-22 · Ranked by funding & momentum

92 indexable Aerospace, Maritime and Defense Tech companies headquartered in Belgium, ranked by total equity funding and recent funding momentum. Combined disclosed equity funding of $144.6M across 22 funded companies.

92
Companies
$144.6M
Total Funding
22
Funded
0
Unicorns
0
Rounds (90d)

Ranked: Best Aerospace, Maritime and Defense Tech companies in Belgium

#CompanyFundingValuationStage Latest roundEmployeesFoundedMomentum
1 nxgsat
Developer of software-defined satellite communication modems based on the 3GPP standard
$1.4M Seed Seed Oct 2025 2024 ↑ Active
2 EDGX
Developer of onboard computer systems for signal intelligence and earth observation
$2.7M Seed Seed Aug 2025 2023 ↑ Active
3 Veoware
Developer of modular actuator technology for enhanced satellite data collection
$2.8M Series A Series A Sep 2024 2 2016 ↑ Active
4 Aurea Imaging
Provider of imaging services for agriculture and other industries
$3M Series A Series A Jul 2024 32 2008 ↑ Active
5 Unifly
Provider of a platform for drone traffic management
$36.4M Acquired Grant (prize money) Nov 2022 34 2015
6 Peripass
Provider of yard management solutions
$8.1M Series A Series A Feb 2024 13 2016
7 Aerospace Lab
Manufacturer of satellite systems, payloads, avionics subsystems, and satellite platforms
$68M Late Stage Feb 2022 103 2018
8 Sitemark
Provider of a platform for managing solar projects across lifecycles
$8.8M Series A Grant (prize money) Jan 2021 28 2016
9 ShipNEXT
Provider of AI, web, and blockchain-based digital shipping marketplace and a reverse trading platform
$609.2K Seed Grant (prize money) Sep 2023 22 2016
10 Arcsec
Developer of components and systems for space solutions
$1.4M Funding Raised Grant (prize money) Mar 2023 2020
11 Sealution
Developer of a maritime connectivity platform
$1.4M Seed Seed Feb 2023 9 2020
12 dotOcean
Provider of navigation software systems
$2.5M Funding Raised Grant (prize money) Dec 2021 9 2008
13 Sailsense
Provider of navigation systems for boats
$3.6M Seed Seed Jan 2020 15 2017
14 SkeyDrone
Provider of end-to-end solutions for safe drone operations
$545.8K Funding Raised Grant (prize money) Nov 2022 11 2020
15 Senhive
Provider of counter-drone solutions for enterprises
$769.5K Seed Grant (prize money) Sep 2021 2 2018
16 Nallian
Provider of software solutions for air cargo landside operations management
$1.3M Seed Grant (prize money) May 2017 15 2012
17 DroneMatrix
Developer of autonomous drone-in-a-box systems for industrial applications
$151.3K Funding Raised Grant (prize money) Nov 2022 2015
18 AiroCollect
Platform for project management and site monitoring
$642.8K Seed Seed Aug 2018 4
19 NxtPort
Provider of APIs to the shipping industry
$240.9K Funding Raised Grant (prize money) Sep 2020 9 2009
20 Toqua
Provider of machine learning solutions for verifiable vessel performance in shipping
$60.6K Seed Seed 2020 7 2020
21 Westray
Developer of AI and GIS-based marine vessel safety systems
$57.1K Seed Seed Jul 2020 1 2018
22 Idronect
Developer of drone flight planning and compliance software tool
$52.7K Seed Seed 2016 2 2015
23 Spacebel
Provider of software and hardware solutions for space infrastructure
Funding Raised Grant (prize money) Dec 2021 53 1988
24 OIP
Provider of tech products for the military like surveillance systems for land, airborne, and naval systems
Funding Raised Grant (prize money) Dec 2021 1919
25 OIP Space Instruments
Manufacturer of diversified satellite components
Funding Raised Dec 2021 100 1919
26 Antwerp Space
Offers satellite communication solutions and products
Funding Raised Grant (prize money) Jul 2020 49 1962
27 AMOS
Developer of mechanical and optical support equipment for the space industry
Acquired Grant (prize money) Dec 2019 95 1983
28 EHP
Manufacturer of thermal control solutions for the space industry
Acquired Grant (prize money) Nov 2018 2001
29 Belgocontrol
Provider of air navigation and traffic services for civil airspace
Funding Raised Grant (prize money) Feb 2016 1998
30 ADB SAFEGATE
Integrated solutions provider for airports
Acquired 401 1920
31 Additvalue
Airline Reporting Solutions
Deadpooled 2002
32 Airbot Services
Develops commercial drones and a drone power management circuit board
Unfunded 2014
33 Airport Intelligence
Provider of an airport operations planning solutions
Funding Raised 2019
34 Airtopsoft
Provider of airport and airspace modeling solutions
Acquired 6 2006
35 AltiGator
Radio controlled aircrafts for aerial photography & video
Unfunded 1 2008
36 Argus Vision
Solution for drone data analytics
Funding Raised 1 2013
37 Aviobook
Operation Control Suite for airline operators and pilots
Acquired 87 2010
38 BATS
Provider of drone radars and sensor solutions for protection and surveillance
Unfunded 6 1984
39 Berfon
Developer of electronic flight instrument system
Unfunded 1
40 Blue One Software
Integrated operation management suite for the aviation industry
Unfunded 3 2001
41 Bmtaerospace
Manufacturer of precision gears, gearbox housings, actuators, and complex gears
Unfunded 167 2002
42 BoatZilla
Provider of an online platform for buying and selling boats
Unfunded 1 1996
43 Bogerd Martin
Provider of shipping route navigation solutions
Unfunded 7 1911
44 Camco Technologies
Provider of terminal automation solutions
Unfunded 170 1999
45 CertiWeight
Provider of cloud-based VGM solutions for container terminals & shippers
Unfunded 4 2015
46 CSP Zeebrugge Terminal
Provider of web-based port scheduling & reporting solutions
Unfunded 82 2017
47 ctrl+sky
Provider of counter-drone systems for perimeter protection
Unfunded 2 2018
48 Drone Division
Provider of data-driven insights and non-destructive inspections for industrial assets using drones
Acquired 9 2017
49 Drone show creator
Provider of software solutions for drone-based light shows
Unfunded 1 2021
50 DroneDyne
Develops a drone for commercial purposes
Unfunded 2014

Top 12 Aerospace, Maritime and Defense Tech companies in Belgium

#1
nxgsat Seed
$1.4M Raised
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location_onGhent, Flanders
Founded
2024
Funding raised
$1.4M
Stage
Seed

Developer of software-defined satellite communication modems based on the 3GPP standard. The company focuses on creating solutions for satellite communication, utilizing software to define modem functionality. Its products aim to connect users to satellite networks. The business model centers on the development and distribution of these modems.

Funding rounds (1 disclosed of 1)
Round Date Amount
Seed Oct 2025 $1.4M
#2
EDGX Seed
$2.7M Raised
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location_onGhent, Flanders
Founded
2023
Funding raised
$2.7M
Stage
Seed

Developer of onboard computer systems for signal intelligence and earth observation. These computer systems empower satellites to process data onboard and act instantly. The company's technology delivers performance to communication satellites and enables real-time decisions in orbit. It provides computing power needed for critical decisions.

Funding rounds (1 disclosed of 1)
Round Date Amount
Seed Aug 2025 $2.7M
Tech stack
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#3
Veoware Series A
$2.8M Raised
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location_onLeuven, Flemish Region
Founded
2016
Employees
2
Funding raised
$2.8M
Stage
Series A

Developer of modular actuator technology for enhanced satellite data collection. The company provides technology enabling satellites to collect more data from targets of interest. The modular design allows for configurable solutions for various mission requirements. The technology supports multi-strip imaging, multi-point imaging, stereo imaging, and space situational awareness. It also facilitates in-orbit servicing

Tech stack
wordpressmysqlphpthree.jsgoogle mapsanimate.css+14
#4
Aurea Imaging Series A
$3M Raised
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location_onZaventem, Flanders
Founded
2008
Employees
32
Funding raised
$3M
Stage
Series A

Provider of imaging services for agriculture and other industries. It uses aerial imagery, satellite imagery, global positioning system data, and specialized image processing software for generating farm maps. The data is also collected through a farm field survey for integrating it with aerial imagery data for decision support purposes. It also provides services to the environment and mining industry for terrain vis

Funding rounds (2 disclosed of 4)
Round Date Amount
Series A Jul 2024 $3M
Seed Sep 2022 Undisclosed
Grant (prize money) Nov 2018 Undisclosed
Grant (prize money) Nov 2015 $219.5K
Founders & key people
Tech stack
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#5
Unifly Acquired
$36.4M Raised
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location_onAntwerp, Flanders
Founded
2015
Employees
34
Funding raised
$36.4M
Stage
Acquired

Provider of a platform for drone traffic management. The products include BLIP, unmanned traffic management (UTM), and a supervisor portal. It provides drone tracking and e-Identification solutions, UTM is a platform for integrating drones into the airspace, and the supervisor portal provides support for ANSPs and authorities to survive and regulate airspace.

Funding rounds (6 disclosed of 6)
Round Date Amount
Grant (prize money) Nov 2022 $248.9K
Series B May 2022 $10.5M
Series B Jul 2019 $19.2M
Grant (prize money) Jan 2019 $142.5K
Series A Nov 2016 $5.3M
Seed Aug 2015 $1.3M
Tech stack
alpine.jscloudflarecloudflare bot managementcookie scriptcore-jselementor+14
#6
Peripass Series A
$8.1M Raised
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location_onGhent, Flanders
Founded
2016
Employees
13
Funding raised
$8.1M
Stage
Series A

PeriPass is a Yard Management System (YMS) for the logistics industry to automate/digitize the access and communication site flows. The solution enables users to facilitate logistics flow in the areas of inbound/outbound goods, returns, container operations, and visits to plants/warehouses. Offers features such as data-driven analytics and resource/staff optimization.

Funding rounds (1 disclosed of 1)
Round Date Amount
Series A Feb 2024 $8.1M
Tech stack
atlassian statuspagebreakdancecdnjscloudflarecookiebotemotion+14
#7
Aerospace Lab Late Stage
$68M Raised
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location_onBelgium
Founded
2018
Employees
103
Funding raised
$68M
Stage
Late Stage

Manufacturer of satellite systems, payloads, avionics subsystems, and satellite platforms. They design, manufacture, and operate integrated satellite systems. The company delivers flight-proven satellite systems and subsystems. It offers satellite platforms engineered to support satellite fleets. The company provides services for commercial and institutional missions. They focus on delivering payloads, empowering cus

Investors
Tech stack
wordpressmysqlphppolylangtypekitgoogle analytics+1
#8
Sitemark Series A
$8.8M Raised
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location_onLeuven, Flemish Region
Founded
2016
Employees
28
Funding raised
$8.8M
Stage
Series A

Provider of a platform for managing solar projects across lifecycles. The platform offers tools for site assessment, progress tracking, quality control, and asset management. It facilitates thermography, work management, and commissioning. The platform integrates drones, robotics, artificial intelligence, analytics, forms, and ticketing. It supports stakeholders, including asset owners, EPC contractors, and O&M teams

Funding rounds (8 disclosed of 8)
Round Date Amount
Grant (prize money) Jan 2021 $60.7K
Grant (prize money) May 2020 $904.1K
Series A Sep 2019 $5.5M
Grant (prize money) Sep 2018 $2.1M
Seed Jul 2018 $2.1M
Seed Jun 2018 $1.2M
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Tech stack
amazon cloudfrontamazon web servicesapple icloud mailcloudflarecloudflare bot managementcookieyes+14
#9
ShipNEXT Seed
$609.2K Raised
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location_onAntwerp, Flanders
Founded
2016
Employees
22
Funding raised
$609.2K
Stage
Seed

Provider of AI, web, and blockchain-based digital shipping marketplace and a reverse trading platform. It uses natural language processing, machine learning, linear programming, AI, and big data technologies for Cargo-to-Ship matching. Its features include instant automatic e-mail processing, open and closed freight tendering, cargo and ship tracking, freight index, contract management, transactions, and e-billing.

Funding rounds (3 disclosed of 4)
Round Date Amount
Grant (prize money) Sep 2023 $423.3K
Seed Jan 2022 $609.2K
Grant (prize money) Jul 2021 $19K
Seed Oct 2019 Undisclosed
Tech stack
browser-update.orgcalendlycdnjscloudflarecloudflare bot managementcloudflare browser insights+14
#10
Arcsec Funding Raised
$1.4M Raised
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location_onLeuven, Flemish Region
Founded
2020
Funding raised
$1.4M
Stage
Funding Raised

Developer of components and systems for space solutions. It provides users with a company that specializes in developing high-precision attitude determination and control systems (ADCS) for small satellites and CubeSats. They offer products such as star trackers and reaction wheels for flexible integration. They have also partnered with Neuraspace for space debris detection using their star trackers.

Funding rounds (1 disclosed of 1)
Round Date Amount
Grant (prize money) Mar 2023 $1.4M
Founders & key people
Investors
#11
Sealution Seed
$1.4M Raised
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location_onAntwerp, Flanders
Founded
2020
Employees
9
Funding raised
$1.4M
Stage
Seed

Developer of a maritime connectivity platform. It provides users with an online platform for maritime professionals to connect. Its features include cargo management, crew management, and vessel performance management.

Funding rounds (1 disclosed of 1)
Round Date Amount
Seed Feb 2023 $1.4M
#12
dotOcean Funding Raised
$2.5M Raised
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location_onBruges, Flanders
Founded
2008
Employees
9
Funding raised
$2.5M
Stage
Funding Raised

dotOcean is a provider of navigation software systems. The system is equipped with cloud-connection, redundant, table control, electric power, and propulsion control. The company offers products such as autonomous systems for automated vessels and sediment profilers for mud density measurement systems. It has partnered with Port of Antwerp.

Funding rounds (2 disclosed of 2)
Round Date Amount
Grant (prize money) Dec 2021 $517.8K
Grant (prize money) Dec 2020 $2M
Tech stack
cloudflaregoogle analyticsgoogle font apigoogle hosted librariesgoogle workspacehsts+11

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Funding & investor landscape

Total raised
$144.6M
across these companies
Companies funded
22
with disclosed funding
Highest-funded
$68M raised

Most active investors

Europa Europa 16 investments in Aerospace, Maritime and Defense Tech imec.istart imec.istart 6 investments in Aerospace, Maritime and Defense Tech Start it @KBC Start it @KBC 5 investments in Aerospace, Maritime and Defense Tech EIC Fund EIC Fund 3 investments in Aerospace, Maritime and Defense Tech PMV PMV 3 investments in Aerospace, Maritime and Defense Tech Brussels Airport Brussels Airport 2 investments in Aerospace, Maritime and Defense Tech LRM LRM 2 investments in Aerospace, Maritime and Defense Tech ZEBOX ZEBOX 2 investments in Aerospace, Maritime and Defense Tech imec.istart future fund imec.istart future fund 2 investments in Aerospace, Maritime and Defense Tech 3T Finance 3T Finance 1 investment in Aerospace, Maritime and Defense Tech Angelwise Angelwise 1 investment in Aerospace, Maritime and Defense Tech BarUni Family Fund BarUni Family Fund 1 investment in Aerospace, Maritime and Defense Tech

Notable founders in Belgium Aerospace, Maritime and Defense Tech

BN Bram Nieuwerburgh Co-Founder nxgsat · $1.4M raised
JL Jose Laffitte Co-Founder nxgsat · $1.4M raised
ND Nick Destrycker Co-Founder & CEO EDGX · $2.7M raised
JT Julien Tallineau Co-Founder & CEO Veoware · $2.8M raised
BR Bert Rijk Founder and CPO Aurea Imaging · $3M raised
Koen Meuleman Koen Meuleman Co-Founder Unifly · $36.4M raised
Jurgen Verstaen Jurgen Verstaen Co-Founder Unifly · $36.4M raised
Andres Swalm Andres Swalm Co-Founder & CEO Unifly · $36.4M raised
LN Leander Naessens Founder & CEO Peripass · $8.1M raised
BD Benoît Deper Founder & CEO Aerospace Lab · $68M raised
SV Stanislas Vaeren Co-Founder Sitemark · $8.8M raised
Maxime Bossens Maxime Bossens Co-Founder & Managing Director Sitemark · $8.8M raised

Frequently asked questions

How many Aerospace, Maritime and Defense Tech companies are there in Belgium?
Radar tracks 92 indexable Aerospace, Maritime and Defense Tech companies headquartered in Belgium that meet our profile-completeness bar.
What is the total funding raised by Aerospace, Maritime and Defense Tech companies in Belgium?
The Aerospace, Maritime and Defense Tech companies in Belgium on this list have raised a combined $144.6M in disclosed equity funding across 22 funded companies.
Which is the highest-funded Aerospace, Maritime and Defense Tech company in Belgium?
Aerospace Lab is the highest-funded Aerospace, Maritime and Defense Tech company in Belgium, with $68M in disclosed equity funding.
How many Aerospace, Maritime and Defense Tech companies in Belgium are funded?
22 of the 92 Aerospace, Maritime and Defense Tech companies in Belgium on this list have disclosed at least one equity funding round.
How many Aerospace, Maritime and Defense Tech unicorns are there in Belgium?
None of the Aerospace, Maritime and Defense Tech companies in Belgium on this list currently has a disclosed valuation of $1B or more.
Who are the top investors in Belgium Aerospace, Maritime and Defense Tech companies?
The most active investors in Belgium Aerospace, Maritime and Defense Tech companies on this list include Europa, imec.istart, Start it @KBC, EIC Fund, PMV.

Rankings are computed by Radar (Fliar BI) from the Radar company master and are updated periodically. Funding and momentum scores use disclosed equity-funding data only. Figures may lag private rounds. Last updated 2026-06-22.

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