Now welcoming US founders

Make the leap to Europe

Have your US activities been impacted by recent administrative decisions? Looking to rebuild a future somewhere else? Launch your startup in the heart of Europe, with other founders like you.

Network across Europe

Access new opportunities

Join a community of founders

European Opportunity
Technology Focus

Channel Your Ambition

Contribute to Europe's technological resilience. Build something that matters.

Artificial Intelligence

Develop AI that drives efficiency, discovery, and ethical advancement. Shape the future of European tech.

Cybersecurity

Build the shields that protect critical infrastructure, data, and digital freedom in an increasingly complex world.

Defense & Dual-Use

Innovate for a more secure and resilient Europe with technologies that safeguard citizens and sovereignty.

Strategic Location

Europe Awaits. Brussels Propels.

Brussels cityscape

Tired of the noise?
Looking for a place where your vision can take root and flourish?
Europe offers a unique ecosystem for growth, collaboration, and impact.

Unrivaled Access

2 hours to Paris, London, Amsterdam. Tap into a market of 700M+ consumers.

English-First

Join a truly international city where English is the language of business.

Policy Meets Innovation

Operate at the nexus of EU decision-making. Crucial for AI, cybersecurity, and dual-use.

Thriving Tech Hub

Join Brussels' rapidly growing startup scene with accessible grants and R&D incentives.

Trusted Collaborators

Our Partners

We collaborate with leading organizations to provide the best resources for our founders.

Hub Brussels

Hub Brussels

Innovation & Startup Support

Ingram

Ingram

Technology Distribution

Ingram

Dups

Financial, legal and governance expertise under one roof

Ingram

Ebury

Global business made easy

Program Benefits

Everything You Need to Land, Launch, and Lead

Join a hand-picked cohort of up to 15 founders like you for an awesome, hybrid program.

Program Components

Company formation

Seamless Company Incorporation

We handle it all – legal setup, financial plan, statutes, registered address, VAT, compliance. Hit the ground running.

Complete compliant legal entity setup
Financial plan development
VAT and compliance handling
Expert Guidance

Learn from Industry Leaders

Our mentors assist startups and coach them in their field of expertise as needed, providing targeted guidance when you need it most.

Successful Entrepreneurs

Experienced founders who provide coaching on building and scaling companies, sharing practical insights from their European startup journey.

Venture Capitalists

Investment professionals who assist with fundraising strategy and coach you through the funding process in the European market.

Industry Experts

Technical specialists in AI, cybersecurity, and defense who provide expert coaching and assistance in their specific domains.

Jerome Leclanche

Jerome Leclanche

Serial Entrepreneur in US and EU. Founder of Seven Seed and Seven Capital.

Alessandra Guion

Alessandra Guion

Founder of Fintech Belgium. Board Member Isabel Group & EDFA. FinTech wizard.

Frank Hoogendijk

Frank Hoogendijk

Legal Advisor. Founder of Found Advisory, specialized in startup advisory.

Ron Eddings

Ron Eddings

Founder of Hacker Valley Media. Cybersecurity Expert.

Jean-Raymond Naveau

Jean-Raymond Naveau

Founder of OpenThink Outcomes. 40 years between Silicon Valley & Belgium.

Denis Pokataev

Denis Pokataev

Tech strategy advisor & startup mentor. Prev. Amazon, Oracle, Stripe, Meta.

Nicolas Streel

Nicolas Streel

Founder of Line Out & The Maul. CMO specialized in early stage startups & prototypes.

Filip Maertens

Filip Maertens

Venture Builder | AI Veteran | Keynote Speaker | Forbes Technology Council

1-on-1 Mentorship Sessions

Mentors are matched to startups based on specific needs and expertise areas. They provide coaching and assistance as required, helping you overcome challenges and accelerate growth in their field of expertise.

On-Demand AssistanceExpert CoachingField-Specific
Program Terms

The Deal: Transparent & Founder-Friendly

We believe in straightforward partnerships where incentives are aligned.

Deal Terms

€6,000

Program Fee

Company formation & benefits

%

5%

Equity Stake

For Seven Seed

25%

Profit-Sharing

Exit proceeds shared back with cohort

How Profit-Sharing Works

Exit Event

Seven Seed Gets 5%

25% Shared Back

Key Details

Seven Seed receives proceeds from exits and dividends based on its 5% stake.
25% of these across the whole cohort are shared back to the other cohort members.
The remaining 25% are shared across cohort sponsors.
Example: If Seven Seed receives €1M from an exit in your cohort, €250k is distributed among each other startup (even if shut down).
Join Our Community

Are You Ready to Build Boldly in Brussels?

We’re looking for visionary founders ready to make the leap to Europe and build something extraordinary.

Founders collaborating

US-Based

Committed to relocating and establishing primary operations in Brussels

Early-Stage

From idea to pre-seed/seed, ready to build and scale

Tech Innovators

Focused on AI, Cybersecurity, or Defense/Dual-Use technologies

Collaborative

Eager to contribute to and benefit from a tight-knit cohort community

Impact-Driven

Motivated to build significant companies that contribute to European tech resilience

Limited Availability

Your European Journey Starts Now!

Spaces are limited. Our Fall 2025 cohort is filling up fast. Don't miss the chance to establish your startup in Europe's most strategic city.

Application deadline: July 1st, 2025