We make the wildest plans and ambitions of entrepreneurs come true by looking for the best possible financing deals together

Belgium's leading Funding Agency

Anyone can prepare a file. Getting a file funded is another thing. We are the only Funding Agency in Belgium that focuses 100% on growth financing and has our own international network of 5,000 direct connections with various financiers. We have a core team with expertise in all areas that are needed to successfully raise money. Day in and day out, we are raising money for startups, scale-ups and SMEs across Belgium. We will not only advise you, but will continue until the deals are closed, with the right financiers, under the right conditions.

The quality of a Big Four with the energy of young wolves - since 2017

We are a team of entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs. We gained our knowledge at, among others, the Big Four, several (major) banks, various (inter) national accountancy and law firms and, of course, our own companies. So we understand perfectly where your challenges lie and how to bring you into contact with the right financiers.

More than a financial plan and a pitch deck

Finding financing for your company is quite a challenge. We understand only too well how energy-consuming it is to combine your daily tasks with a search for the right financing. Accountants, lawyers and consultants can help, but their input is limited. That's why The Harbour wants to be your wingman from A to Z. We won't stop when your file is ready. We also won't stop when you've met financiers. We won't even stop when you've closed deals. We will continue until the money is in your account.

The Harbour in numbers

86%

While companies are struggling more than ever to withdraw money from banks or investors, we have an 86% success rate on our financing files. We know how to get a file for funders.

5000+

We have an international network of more than 5,000 financiers. This network ranges from local bank offices and governments to international business angels and funds.

100%

As a funding agency, we spend 100% of the time raising growth funding for start-ups, scale-ups and SMEs. Our team of experts will support you in all areas of raising funding: marketing, legal files, administration...

+1000

Over the past five years, we have already been able to support more than 1,000 entrepreneurs in their search for growth financing.

42%

Thanks to our experience, tight processes and team of experts, we raise funding on average 42% faster than entrepreneurs who do it alone. We are not taking over for you, but are standing next to you in the ring.

100 million

As the wingman of both local SMEs and tech start-ups, we have already raised more than 100 million in funding from a mix of financiers.

Find the right funding mix based on your needs and opportunities

Each project is unique in terms of risk, amount, timeline, ambition, etc. So there is no one-size-fits-all solution for growth funding. With the right mix and a strong file, you can stand firm everywhere to enforce the best conditions.

Bank financing

Classic, but no less important pillar in growth funding.

Government funding

Complement your mix with growth funding from governments with attractive features.

Alternative funding

Think of alternatives such as crowdlending, factoring, leasing...

Accessible funding for those who deserve it

There are dozens of options for finding funding and just as many pitfalls. We make the entire process as clear and accessible as possible so that ambitious entrepreneurs can find the right financiers to achieve their expansion plans.

Reliable

We are your counselor in financial and financing advice. We take on the heavy lifting so that you can focus on the strategic choices and your core business.

Expertise

Our team has many years of experience in all aspects of financing. We assist you in the areas of finance, legal, marketing, strategy, commercial decisions, etc.

Customer-focused

No one size fits all, but a process tailored to your company. We focus on the aspects where you need the most help and together we make a plan to find financiers that suit your situation.

Service provider for the SME portfolio

The SME portfolio is a subsidy from the Flemish government to help small and medium sized
supporting companies. The Harbour is registered as a service provider for “Advice” under registration number DV.A229299. If your company wants to make use of this, we are happy to help you register.
Please note that you must register before the start of the performance.