Overview
Portfolio
More
Balnord
Luxembourg, Luxembourg
Balnord is a high‑conviction early‑stage investor focused on frontier and dual‑use technologies that strengthen European autonomy, especially in space, health, industrial resilience and defense. It backs founders from th...
Portfolio
40+
Employees
5+
Founded
2024
AUM
≈ $77.0M
Investment focus
Stages
Pre-Seed → Seed
Industries
Healthcare TechnologyIndustrial AutomationAerospaceDefense Tech
Geographic scope
Europe
Fund details
Funds
Balnord €70M Fund
$77.0M
Check sizes
Min: $550.0K
Typical: $1.9M
Max: $13.2M
Sources
Balnord
Balnord is a high‑conviction early‑stage investor focused on frontier and dual‑use technologies that strengthen European autonomy, especially in space, health, industrial resilience and defense. It backs founders from the Baltic Sea region at the pre‑seed and seed stages, providing sizable lead or co‑lead tickets and long‑term support through to exit.
Portfolio
40+
Employees
5+
Founded
2024
AUM
≈ $77.0M
Funds
Balnord €70M Fund · $77.0M
Check Sizes
Min: $550.0K
Typical: $1.9M
Max: $13.2M
Stages
Pre-Seed → Seed
Industries
Healthcare TechnologyIndustrial AutomationAerospaceDefense Tech
Geographic scope
Europe
Sources
Showing 24 of 38 matched portfolio companies
AssessioAI combines validated psychometric assessments with performance data, interview notes, and 1:1 feedback into a unified talent profile. Its retrieval‑augmented generation engine produces explainable, context‑aware outputs—such as hiring briefs, onboarding plans, and development summaries—that integrate directly with HR systems. The platform enables corporate HR, talent acquisition, and succession planning teams to make data‑driven, defensible talent decisions.
Astrolight builds high‑performance laser communication terminals that provide secure, multi‑gigabit per second links for satellite‑to‑satellite, satellite‑to‑ground, and ship‑to‑satellite communications. Using narrow‑beam optical carriers and adaptive pointing, the ATLAS‑2 and POLARIS solutions deliver high data rates with inherent resistance to jamming and low probability of intercept, supported by modular optical ground stations for end‑to‑end operation.
ATMOS Space Cargo develops reusable spacecraft and return logistics to establish circular infrastructure for spaceflight access. Their PHOENIX orbital transfer and return vehicle (OTRV) facilitates routine access to LEO, autonomous orbital operations, controlled re-entry, and rapid payload recovery. This service provides governments and industry with reliable and autonomous continuity for their space operations.
Funding: $8.6M
Rough estimate of the amount of funding raised
Funding: $8.6M
Rough estimate of the amount of funding raised
Autenti offers a cloud‑native e‑signature and document‑management platform that supports simple, advanced, and qualified electronic signatures with built‑in remote identity verification for KYC/AML compliance. The service provides API/SDK integration, bulk signing, eDelivery, and a mobile app, all hosted on EU‑based servers with end‑to‑end encryption and full eIDAS/GDPR compliance for enterprise workflows.
Funding: $8.5M
Rough estimate of the amount of funding raised
Funding: $8.5M
Rough estimate of the amount of funding raised
The startup offers a Predictive Customer Data Platform that utilizes a real-time user scoring engine to enhance content delivery, marketing strategies, and paywall management for publishers. By leveraging technologies like Apache Druid and Flink, it enables publishers to optimize user engagement and revenue generation through actionable insights derived from real-time analytics.
Deep-image.ai provides an AI-powered image enhancement platform that utilizes generative upscaling and noise reduction techniques to restore and improve image quality, allowing users to upscale images up to 16 times while preserving details. The service addresses issues of low-resolution and noisy images, enabling businesses to produce high-quality visuals for e-commerce, print, and digital media.
Funding: $190.0K
Rough estimate of the amount of funding raised
Funding: $190.0K
Rough estimate of the amount of funding raised
The startup offers an online farm management system that integrates planning, inventory tracking, and compliance reporting to streamline agricultural operations. By automating non-farming tasks and providing real-time insights, the platform enables farmers to enhance productivity and sustainability in food production.
Funding: $29.8M
Rough estimate of the amount of funding raised
Funding: $29.8M
Rough estimate of the amount of funding raised
Enso Analytics provides a low‑code, web‑based platform that lets finance, accounting, revenue‑operations, tax and sales‑operations teams build, blend, and automate data workflows without extensive coding. It offers real‑time preview, built‑in version control, and a cross‑platform runtime (Windows, macOS, Linux, cloud) with on‑premise or serverless execution, all included under a transparent subscription price.
Fluentbe provides an online English learning platform where certified native‑speaking teachers deliver live video lessons individually or in small groups. The service includes AI‑driven tools for on‑demand practice, automated placement, adaptive CEFR‑aligned curricula, and real‑time progress tracking, with enterprise reporting for corporate clients. Revenue is generated through subscription‑based lesson bundles or monthly plans and per‑seat enterprise contracts.
GoCardless provides a bank-to-bank payment solution that enables 75,000 businesses to receive payments on time without late fees or hidden charges. This service eliminates the complexities of traditional payment methods, ensuring a straightforward and reliable cash flow for businesses.
Funding: $529.3M
Rough estimate of the amount of funding raised
Funding: $529.3M
Rough estimate of the amount of funding raised
HARM provides an AI-powered platform for individuals experiencing harm to quickly access immediate, trusted support. The system intelligently identifies the nature of the reported harm and routes users directly to appropriate, city-approved advocacy, legal, or housing resources. This streamlined process eliminates confusion while generating de-identified data insights to help municipal leaders optimize community support services.
HeavyFinance is a fintech marketplace that facilitates carbon farming by providing financing solutions to farmers who implement regenerative agricultural practices, such as no-till farming and crop rotation, to sequester carbon dioxide in the soil. The company offers carbon credits representing one tonne of CO2 stored, enabling corporations to offset their emissions while incentivizing sustainable farming methods.
Funding: $22.7M
Rough estimate of the amount of funding raised
Funding: $22.7M
Rough estimate of the amount of funding raised
IamIP provides an AI‑powered platform that continuously harvests global patent publications into a searchable repository and delivers real‑time, customizable alerts on competitor activity and legal‑status changes. The system uses AI to clarify claim terminology, generate concise summaries, categorize filings, and supports multilingual semantic search, while its collaborative workspace and analytics dashboards enable teams to manage portfolios, assign tasks, and visualize trends securely.
Infinite Orbits designs and operates autonomous spacecraft equipped with vision-based navigation software to provide satellite maintenance, orbit correction, and de-orbiting services for geostationary satellites. Their Life Extension Service enhances satellite longevity by extending operational efficiency beyond the original design lifespan by up to five years through targeted upgrades and maintenance.
Funding: $12.9M
Rough estimate of the amount of funding raised
Funding: $12.9M
Rough estimate of the amount of funding raised
The startup operates an online education platform that offers remote programming courses designed for individuals transitioning from other industries. Its training programs include practical exercises and assessments, enabling learners to acquire programming skills flexibly and at their own pace.
Insly provides a cloud‑based, modular SaaS platform that covers the full insurance lifecycle—from product design and distribution to accounting, reporting, and claims management. Its open APIs and AI‑driven “Insurance Copilot” enable rapid integration with existing systems and automate routine tasks, delivering real‑time, audit‑ready accounting with 100 % accuracy. The solution is designed for carriers, MGAs, and brokers to launch products in weeks, reduce development costs, and scale profitably as their business grows.
LiveWebinar provides a cloud‑native, browser‑based webinar platform that eliminates client‑side installations and supports HD live streaming, screen sharing, and on‑demand recordings for up to 1,000 concurrent participants. The service includes full white‑labeling, RESTful API and pre‑built connectors for marketing automation and CRM systems, a toll‑free phone bridge, interactive engagement tools, and real‑time analytics dashboards for enterprise and training customers.
Microamp develops 5G mmWave wireless networks using purpose-built radios for ultra-low latency and multi-gigabit speeds. Their technology enables high-bandwidth applications across industries like energy, mining, and logistics by providing advanced wireless connectivity solutions.
The startup specializes in producing non-toxic, stable, and biosafe zinc oxide quantum dots, offering custom chemical coupling for tailored functionalities. This technology provides manufacturers with adaptable nanoparticles that enhance product performance across various applications, addressing the need for safer and more versatile materials in the industry.
Funding: $290.0K
Rough estimate of the amount of funding raised
Funding: $290.0K
Rough estimate of the amount of funding raised
Omni Biotech develops health algorithms that utilize existing wearable devices to provide real-time, non-invasive hydration and fatigue metrics. This technology helps organizations in high-risk industries reduce injury rates and enhance workplace safety by monitoring key performance indicators related to employee health.
Ondato provides a KYC compliance platform that integrates identity verification, AML screening, and client lifecycle management to streamline onboarding processes for businesses. By automating these procedures, Ondato reduces KYC-related operational costs by up to 90% while ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements.
Funding: $14.5M
Rough estimate of the amount of funding raised
Funding: $14.5M
Rough estimate of the amount of funding raised
PORT transforms underutilized urban spaces into intelligent Microhubs for last-mile logistics operations. The company integrates proprietary software, an electric fleet, and physical infrastructure to manage urban distribution networks. This ecosystem enables efficient, zero-emission delivery orchestration within city environments.
Prosoma develops a clinically validated digital therapeutic platform, Living Well, that provides psychological and behavioral support specifically for cancer patients. This solution effectively reduces symptoms of stress, anxiety, and depression, enhancing patients' emotional well-being and overall quality of life during their treatment journey.
Funding: $16.8M
Rough estimate of the amount of funding raised
Funding: $16.8M
Rough estimate of the amount of funding raised
Satim offers OREC, an AI‑driven Automatic Target Recognition SaaS that ingests raw Synthetic Aperture Radar data from any sensor and delivers near‑real‑time detection and classification of ships, aircraft, and ground vehicles. The platform uses three specialized convolutional neural networks and a proprietary SAR data simulator to expand object classes without retraining, and provides results through a secure cloud dashboard and RESTful APIs for integration with command‑and‑control systems.
Showing 2 of 2 unmatched portfolio companies