A team of dealmakers

The Harbour is an investment broker for entrepreneurs with growth or exit ambitions. We build sharp dossiers, lead negotiations and stay at the table until the deal is done.Our team combines experience from Big Four firms, major banks, international law and accounting firms with hands-on entrepreneurship. We know how transactions work and how to close them.

Where to find us?
Belgium 🇧🇪 Ghent (HQ) Moutstraat 60, 9000 Ghent
United Kingdom 🇬🇧 London 44-48 Whar Road, London
Contact info@theharbour.be +32 496 48 56 45

Team members

Aelbrecht Van Damme

Founding Partner

Louis Behaegel

Managing Partner

Tanguy Serraes

Managing Partner

Peter Roelens

Senior Partner

Nico Crauwels

Senior Partner

Robin Oosterlinck

Senior Advisor

The Harbour in numbers

86%

While companies are finding it harder than ever to secure funding from banks or investors, we maintain an 86% success rate on our financing files. We know exactly how to prepare a file that funders will approve.

5000+

We have an international network of over 5,000 financiers, ranging from local bank branches and government institutions to international business angels and investment funds.

100%

As a Funding Agency, we dedicate 100% of our time to raising growth funding for start-ups, scale-ups, and SMEs. Our team of experts supports you in every aspect of fundraising, including marketing, legal documentation, and administration.

+1000

Over the past five years, we have successfully supported more than 1,000 entrepreneurs in their search for growth financing.

42%

Thanks to our experience, streamlined processes, and expert team, we raise funding on average 42% faster than entrepreneurs who do it alone. We don’t take over - we stand beside 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 diverse 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 secure the best conditions.

Bank financing

A classic, but no less important pillar in growth funding.

Government funding

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

Alternative funding

Consider alternatives such as crowdlending, factoring, leasing, and more.

Let's make some calls.

Ready for your next move?