VC firm
Oya Seed
- Investor type
- VC
- Investing status
- Activeas of 2026-09-22Source (opens in a new tab)
- Headquarters
- Belgium
- Founded
- 2007
Record updated 30 September 2026
About
Oya is an impact investment firm based in Belgium, founded in 2007 by a group of visionary investors who saw the need for a new approach to entrepreneurship, one driven by purpose as much as profit.
Investment approach
- Thesis
- We back start-ups on a mission to build a better world through sustainable, impactful innovation.Source (opens in a new tab)
- Eligibility
- You might be a good fit if: Impact is core Your mission drives your business. Without it, the business wouldn't make sense. Purpose is built in You create value by solving a real social or environmental challenges. Strong team You bring together complementary skills, and long-term commitment. Validated solution You've built and tested your product. While Revenue is not required—but you're ready for your first professional investors.
- Traction requirement
- You've built and tested your product. While Revenue is not required—but you're ready for your first professional investors.
- Investing status notes
- We back start-ups on a mission to build a better world through sustainable, impactful innovation.