Brussels-based deeptech startup HEALANT has secured €4 million in funding in a round co-led by Radix Ventures and Entrevest. The investment will help the company bring its self-healing tire technology to market.
- Founded as a spinoff from Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), HEALANT develops a self-healing polymer layer that automatically seals tire punctures. The technology aims to extend tire lifespan while reducing downtime, maintenance costs, and material waste across cycling, automotive, and industrial applications.
- The startup is targeting one of the mobility sector's most common failure points, positioning its technology as a more durable and sustainable alternative to conventional tires.
Details of the deal
- The €4 million round was co-led by Polish VC Radix Ventures and Belgian investment fund Entrevest, with support from the European Union's InvestEU Fund.
- The fresh capital will finance HEALANT's commercial launch, scale up its manufacturing process, and expand its go-to-market and partnership operations.
"We built HEALANT because we believed a better material could solve one of mobility's oldest problems: punctures. The science is solid, the market need is real, and the timing is right. This round is what turns that conviction into a product,"said Simon Beckers, founder and CEO of HEALANT.
