Best Food and Agriculture Tech Companies in Belgium
The 253 best Food and Agriculture Tech companies in Belgium in 2026, ranked by funding and momentum. Funding, investors, founders, valuation, tech stack and live signals. Top: Deliverect.
Belgium's Food and Agriculture Tech sector has a real funding story to tell. Our directory tracks 253 companies here, sitting on $995M in total disclosed capital, and the range is striking: Aphea.Bio has pulled in $109M, Biotalys has secured $54M, and Protealis is at $38M, which means a handful of firms are already operating at a scale that most European agri-biotech startups won't reach this decade. One unicorn in the mix. And with a global Food and Agriculture Tech market valued at roughly $4.2 trillion growing at 4.7% annually, Belgium's founders are chasing a genuinely enormous prize, not a niche one.
So what's driving momentum at ground level? Median install growth across food and agriculture apps is running around 20% year-over-year, which tells you consumer-facing digital tools are keeping pace with the lab science. Water conservation and plant-based reformulation are the demand signals worth watching if you're allocating capital here. I'd note that Belgium's investor base, anchored by names like Start it @KBC, Agri Investment Fund, and imec.istart, skews toward deep-tech bets rather than pure distribution plays. That shapes the company mix you'll find in this directory considerably.
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Our analysis of 414 Food and Agriculture Tech companies
$46.7b in tracked funding; 86% of the stack-profiled cohort runs cloud-native; funding activity peaked in 2021.
Ranked: Best Food and Agriculture Tech companies in Belgium
| # | Company | Disclosed funding | Last round | Employees | Founded | Founder | Patents & IP focus | Recent signals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Deliverect 🦄 Streamlining restaurant and retail operations with end-to-end digital ordering solutions | $332M | 52 mo ago | 80 | 2018 | Jan Hollez Co-Founder & CTO | — | 2 launchs |
| 2 | Biobest Group Sustainable biological crop protection and pollination solutions for high-value crops | $233M | 29 mo ago | 262 262 → 376 (+44%) · sector median +22% | 1987 | Roland Jonghe Founder | 53 patents Biological pest control formulations and methods for mites and plant antimicrobial agents. | 1 job opening · 1 partnership |
| 3 | Aphea.Bio Innovating biological solutions for sustainable agriculture through biocontrol and biostimulant products | $109M | 19 mo ago | 40 40 → 68 (+70%) · sector median +22% | 2017 | Steven Vandenabeele Co-founder / Chief Technology Officer | 71 patents Biotech solutions for plant growth, yield, and pest/weed control in agriculture | 1 launch · 1 partnership · 1 award |
| 4 | Devgen An agritech company developing hybrid seeds and crop protection solutions | $71M | 65 mo ago | 35 | 1997 | Bipin Solanki CEO | 461 patents RNA-based gene silencing technologies for insect and plant pest control. | — |
| 5 | Biotalys Agritech company pioneering protein-based biocontrol solutions for sustainable and safe food | $54M | 20 mo ago | 3 | 2013 | Patrice Selles CEO | 67 patents Biotech agrochemicals and fungal biocontrol agents for crop protection | — |
| 6 | Protealis Provider of legume seeds and programs for farmers and food producers | $38M | 6 mo ago | 16 | 2021 | Benjamin Laga CEO and Founder | 7 patents Seed coating formulations and Bradyrhizobium inoculants for legume growth enhancement. | 1 launch |
| 7 | Soil Capital Regenerative agriculture solutions for farmers and companies, promoting soil health | $22M | 21 mo ago | 12 | 2014 | Alejandro Trenor Co-Founder | — | 1 partnership |
| 8 | Bio-Sourcing Manufacturer and supplier of bio-pharmaceuticals for animals | $17M | 20 mo ago | 16 | 2014 | — | — | — |
| 9 | Animab Provider of proprietary monoclonal antibody platform for treating intestinal infections in pigs | $14M | 43 mo ago | 3 | 2020 | Alain Wille CEO | — | — |
| 10 | ViroVet Innovative livestock solutions for viral disease control with antiviral drugs and vaccines | $14M | 72 mo ago | 14 | 2015 | — | 6 patents Antiviral nucleoside analogs targeting African swine fever virus treatment and prevention | — |
| 11 | Paleo Cell-based alternative animal protein provider | $13M | 39 mo ago | 4 | 2020 | Hermes Sanctorum Co-Founder & CEO | 26 patents Heme (myoglobin) protein ingredients for flavor in meat alternatives, dairy, pet foods. | — |
| 12 | BiocSol Developer of microbial-free biopesticides for sustainable crop protection and disease management | $10M | 16 mo ago | — | 2023 | Simon Caulier Founder & CTO | 9 patents Microbial biocontrol agents using novel Pseudomonas strains and formulation compositions. | — |
| 13 | Kazidomi Online platform offering organic multi-category grocery products | $9M | 66 mo ago | 52 52 → 28 (-46%) · sector median +22% | 2016 | Alain Etienne Co Founder | — | — |
| 14 | APICBASE Online SaaS-based back office kitchen management solutions for restaurants | $7M | 61 mo ago | 24 | 2013 | Pieter Wellens Co-Founder & CTO | 2 patents Integrated kitchen photo studio for on‑site food imaging and display | 1 partnership |
| 15 | Those Vegan Cowboys Provider of plant based cheese | $7M | 6 mo ago | 23 23 → 28 (+22%) · sector median +22% | 2008 | Jaap Korteweg Co-Founder & CEO | — | 2 job openings · 1 partnership |
| 16 | Eat Casper Internet first restaurant to order and deliver food | $5M | 49 mo ago | 117 | 2019 | Matthias Laga Managing Director | — | — |
| 17 | BIGH Developer and supplier of rooftop aquaponic farms | $5M | 44 mo ago | 13 13 → 14 (+8%) · sector median +22% | 2015 | — | — | — |
| 18 | Avia-GIS Provider of an IoT software solution for pest management | $5M | 29 mo ago | 9 | 2001 | Guy Hendrickx CEO | — | — |
| 19 | mealhero Develops and offers smart steamer | $4M | 67 mo ago | 2 | 2017 | Anton Claeys Co-Founder & CTO | 4 patents Smart modular kitchen appliances integrating recipe guidance and compartmentalized heating. | — |
| 20 | BOTALYS Developer of root-mass bioreactors | $3M | 60 mo ago | 18 18 → 27 (+50%) · sector median +22% | 2011 | — | 11 patents Ginseng-based pharmaceutical formulations for skin, stress, and therapeutic applications. | 1 job opening |
| 21 | Aurea Imaging Provider of imaging services for agriculture and other industries | $3M | 23 mo ago | 32 | 2008 | Bert Rijk Founder and CPO | — | 1 launch |
| 22 | eFarmz Online retail platform offering organic groceries | $3M | 44 mo ago | 46 46 → 39 (-15%) · sector median +22% | 2013 | Muriel Bernard Founder & MD | — | — |
| 23 | Eurofir Provider of validated food composition and supporting information across Europe | $2M | 29 mo ago | — | 2009 | — | — | 2 launchs |
| 24 | Menu Next Door Ordering platform for home cooked food | $2M | 120 mo ago | 25 | 2015 | — | — | — |
| 25 | Naplasol Provider of plant-based meat alternatives | $2M | 57 mo ago | 4 | 2020 | — | — | 1 launch |
| 26 | Viridaxis Aphid parasitoid specialist, promoting sustainable agriculture through biological pest control | $1M | 152 mo ago | 42 | 2004 | — | — | — |
| 27 | Niets Manufacturer of triple-distilled, non-alcoholic spirits and aperitifs | $1M | 42 mo ago | 6 | 2020 | — | — | 1 partnership · 1 award |
| 28 | Minagro Provider of diversified crop biological solutions for farmers | $1M | 38 mo ago | 2 | 2019 | Arnold de Maere Founder | — | — |
| 29 | Peace of Meat Online B2B supplier of plant-based meat | $1M | 68 mo ago | 8 | 2019 | Eva Sommer Co-Founder | — | — |
| 30 | Porphyrio Online platform providing intelligence solutions for livestock farms | $950K | 113 mo ago | 7 | 2013 | — | — | — |
| 31 | Youmeal Provider of personalized nutrition recommendations | $944K | 103 mo ago | 3 | 2016 | Sophie Flagothier CEO & Co-fondatrice | — | — |
| 32 | Optiflux Provider of AI-based post-harvest inventory management solution | $709K | 56 mo ago | 2 | 2020 | Bart Nicolai Co-Founder | 6 patents Controlled atmosphere monitoring and regulation for respiring fresh produce | 3 job openings · 1 partnership |
| 33 | NuReSys Provider of solutions for phosphate management | $610K | 45 mo ago | 1 | 2011 | Francois Decuypere CEO | — | — |
| 34 | Calidris Bio Manufacturer and distributor of microbe-based sustainable protein products | $580K | 31 mo ago | 1 | 2019 | — | — | — |
| 35 | Wakati Solar Powered device for extending shelf life of farm produce | $500K | 124 mo ago | 6 | 2013 | Arne Pauwels Founder & CEO | — | — |
| 36 | Global BioDesign Provider of biodegradable biocontrol device for crop protection | $479K | 54 mo ago | 2 | 2017 | — | — | — |
| 37 | Cirkle Online home delivery service of local produce | $344K | 144 mo ago | — | 2011 | Ben Bramich Founder & Managing Director | — | — |
| 38 | MicroFlavours Provider of farm to home shoots delivery | $165K | — | 3 | 2018 | Tom Wilgos Co-Founder | — | — |
Top 12 Food and Agriculture Tech companies in Belgium
#1
Series B · Ghent, Flanders · founded 2021 · 16 employees$37.8Mraised▾
Provider of legume seeds and programs for farmers and food producers. The company specializes in plant protein legumes designed as a sustainable alternative. It offers soy seed varieties and yellow pea programs. The seeds are designed to boost yield and protein. The company focuses on sustainable development, health, and agriculture.
- Dec 2025Grant (prize money)—
- Nov 2024Grant (prize money)$1.3M
- Jan 2024Series B$23.9M
- Sep 2021Series A$6.7M
#2
Series A · Zwijnaarde, East Flanders Province · founded 2008 · 23 employees$7.3Mraised▾
Provider of plant-based cheese. It manufactures cheese by means of precision fermentation, real casein is created. Casein is the unique protein that makes cheese cheesy. The company has built the Stainless Steel Cow through which the milking process has changed from hand milking, via the milking machine to fully automatic milking.
- Dec 2025Series A$7.3M
#3
Series C · Zwijnaarde, East Flanders Province · founded 2017 · 40 employees$108.8Mraised▾
Innovating biological solutions for sustainable agriculture through biocontrol and biostimulant products. The company develops natural solutions for agriculture, focusing on microbial-based products. It utilizes its APEXbio™ R&D platform to harness the diversity of microorganisms, creating a high-throughput pipeline for discovering new products. The firm is dedicated to driving the transition to a sustainable future through result-driven science and innovation. Its pipeline includes biostimulants, biofungicides, bioherbicides, and bioinsecticides. The company is committed to challenging conventional norms in agriculture by providing powerful and novel biological solutions.
- Nov 2024Series C$2.1M
- Jul 2023Series C$76.8M
- Apr 2021Series B$4.8M
- Nov 2020Series B$16.6M
#4
Public · Ghent, Flanders · founded 2013 · 3 employees$53.6Mraised▾
Agritech company pioneering protein-based biocontrol solutions for sustainable and safe food. They develop a new generation of protein-based biocontrol solutions, shaping the future of sustainable and safe food supply. Their groundbreaking technology platform develops a unique pipeline of effective and safe products with novel modes of action, addressing key crop pests and diseases across the whole food value chain. They transform crop protection with their unique protein-based biocontrol solutions, shaping the future of sustainable and safe food supply. Their products offer farmers reliable and safe tools to prevent crop loss while extending post-harvest protection and reducing food waste. They focus on safer food and a better planet through innovative agricultural solutions.
- Oct 2024Post IPO$16.4M
- Jun 2023Post IPO$7.5M
- Oct 2021Grant (prize money)$6M
- May 2020Grant (prize money)$1.7M
#5
Series A · Mont-Saint-Guibert, Wallonia · founded 2023$10Mraised▾
Developer of microbial-free biopesticides for sustainable crop protection and disease management. The company focuses on creating biodegradable solutions compatible with existing agricultural practices. It engineers formulations with complementary mechanisms of action to prevent resistance outbreak. The company aims to promote crops free of chemical residues.
- Feb 2025Grant (prize money)—
- Feb 2025Series A$4.6M
- Nov 2024Series A$5.4M
#6
Series B · Kraainem, Flanders · founded 2014 · 12 employees$21.9Mraised▾
Regenerative agriculture solutions for farmers and companies, promoting soil health. The company supports the transition to sustainable farming practices through agronomic expertise and a certified program. It rewards farmers for ecosystem services, including carbon sequestration, biodiversity enhancement, and water retention. The company enables businesses to invest in resilient supply chains and reduce scope emissions by engaging farmers in regenerative agriculture. It offers a platform for measuring environmental impact, providing agronomic support, and facilitating carbon credit generation. The company focuses on building partnerships between farmers and companies to drive climate action and improve food system resilience. It provides resources, news, and events related to regenerative agriculture, fostering a community dedicated to sustainable farming. The company's services include assessment, certification, supply chain resilience, and climate action, all aimed at promoting healthy soil and profitable farms.
- Sep 2024Series B$16.6M
- Mar 2023Series A$5.3M
- Jan 2023Grant (prize money)$282.2K
#7
Series A · Liege, Wallonia · founded 2014 · 16 employees$17.4Mraised▾
Bio-sourcing is a manufacturer and supplier of biopharmaceuticals for animals. It has also partnered with multiple animal health companies to convert human therapeutic solutions into animal biological drugs.
- Sep 2024Grant (prize money)$2.8M
- Sep 2024Series A$11.1M
- Nov 2014Series A$6.2M
#8
Late Stage · Westerlo, Flanders · founded 1987 · 262 employees$233.2Mraised▾
Sustainable biological crop protection and pollination solutions for high-value crops. The company is dedicated to contributing to the global sustainable production of high-value crops. It offers a comprehensive range of solutions, including beneficial insects and mites, beneficial nematodes, pollination services, biopesticides, biostimulants, and high-tech Integrated Pest Management (IPM) strategies. These solutions encompass application, monitoring, scouting, feeding supplements, and supporting products. The company provides personal advice tailored to specific crops, empowering agriculture with IPM knowledge and practices, fostering a more sustainable future. It operates with an extensive network of subsidiaries and distributors, working with growers around the world at a local level. The company focuses on innovation and sustainability in the agricultural sector.
#9
Series D · Ghent, Flanders · founded 2018 · 80 employees$332Mraised▾
Streamlining restaurant and retail operations with end-to-end digital ordering solutions. This is a SaaS platform that empowers businesses to scale faster and more profitably by simplifying every step of the ordering process. The AI-powered, API-first platform streamlines operations across delivery, dine-in, take-out, drive-thru, and catering. It acts as a central hub, consolidating order and menu management into one streamlined platform, providing access to sales, performance, and third-party delivery data. The platform offers solutions for third-party ordering, first-party ordering, in-store service, and retail, including integrations for POS systems, delivery platforms, online ordering, kiosk, fulfillment, and retail. It focuses on higher efficiency, conversion, and margins through features like revenue protection, direct-to-consumer sales, and optimized last-mile delivery. The platform offers features like central management hub, revenue protection, delivery manager app, end-to-end online ordering, delivery partners on demand, courier app, self-serve ordering, table ordering, catalogue management, and pick and pack orders.
- Jan 2022Series D$208M
- Apr 2021Series C$65M
- Apr 2020Series B$17.6M
- Apr 2019Series A$3.4M
#10
Series A · Zaventem, Flanders · founded 2008 · 32 employees$3Mraised▾
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 visualization.
- Jul 2024Series A$3M
- Sep 2022Seed—
- Nov 2018Grant (prize money)—
- Nov 2015Grant (prize money)$219.5K
#11
Funding Raised · Zoersel, Flanders · founded 2001 · 9 employees$4.5Mraised▾
Provider of an IoT software solution for pest management. Offers SMARTSENZ, which a software for area-wide risk mapping of progressive spread of vector borne diseases, detrimental changes in biodiversity and ecotoxicological effects and patterns. The company also provides VECMAP, which is a data collection and risk mapping solution.
- Jan 2024Grant (prize money)$404.7K
- Jul 2021Grant (prize money)$59.4K
- Jan 2020Grant (prize money)$932.3K
- Nov 2019Grant (prize money)$449.8K
#12
Acquired · Ghent, Flanders · founded 1997 · 35 employees$71Mraised▾
An agritech company developing hybrid seeds and crop protection solutions. It is a provider of biotechnology solutions for crop protection and environmental stress tolerance. They offer innovative products to the agricultural industry.
- Jan 2021Grant (prize money)$50.8K
- Feb 2007Post IPO$40.3M
- Jul 2000Post IPO$5.8M
- Oct 1999Post IPO$24.8M
Funding & investor landscape
Notable founders
Market landscape — 10 sub-themes by coverage
Share of Food and Agriculture Tech coverage by sub-theme.
Regulatory-risk over time rising
Funding & growth over time
funding rising · growth rising
How research on Food Technology is moving in Belgium
A read on the academic research around Food Technology — which themes are gaining ground, the institutions and researchers driving them, and how the tone is shifting. Based on 434 Belgium-affiliated papers.
- Ghent University89
- KU Leuven49
- University of Liège37
- Triphase32
- Ghent University Hospital26
- Food safety8
- European union4
- Food security4
- Quality (philosophy)4
- Food science4
- Agriculture3→15
- Food processing1→13
- Food safety3→13
- Sustainability1→7
- Food security2→6
- Food safety13→45
- Food security1→27
- Agriculture3→27
- Food systems3→21
- Sustainability2→18
Where food tech is researched across Belgium
Location clusters by institution affiliation — each city's volume, stance tone, and a quick read on its hot topic, what's advancing, the opening opportunity, and the main concern.
Common questions
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