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N-Side
Optimization software for clinical trials and energy systems
About N-Side
Founded in 2000, N-SIDE is a Belgian software and services provider that applies applied mathematics and artificial intelligence to optimize resource use for companies in the life sciences and energy sectors. The company operates on a software-as-a-service (SaaS) business model, providing clients with solutions designed to manage risks, maximize efficiency, and reduce waste.
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In the life sciences industry, N-SIDE focuses on streamlining the clinical trial supply chain. Their N-SIDE Suite, which includes the Supply App, Production App, and Prediction App, helps pharmaceutical and biotech companies manage clinical plans, mitigate risks, and reduce medication waste. This is achieved by offering tools for forecasting, risk-based optimization, and managing manufacturing and distribution strategies, ultimately aiming to get treatments to patients faster. The company states that its solutions can reduce trial supply costs by 20-50%. Major clients include Sanofi, AstraZeneca, and Roche.
In the energy sector, N-SIDE provides solutions for grid and market operators. The company develops clearing algorithms for electricity markets to support auction-based systems, including wholesale, balancing, and capacity markets. For Transmission System Operators (TSOs) and Regional Coordination Centers (RCCs), N-SIDE offers tools for managing grid complexity, including balancing, congestion management, and outage planning. A notable client in this sector is the Japan Electric Power Exchange (JEPX).
N-SIDE is headquartered in Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium, with additional offices in Cambridge, USA, and Tokyo, Japan. The company has seen an average annual growth of 25% and employs over 200 people. It has raised a total of $25.1M in funding and is a certified B Corporation, reflecting a commitment to social and environmental performance.
At a glance
- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2000
- Headquarters
- Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium
- Employees
- 205
- Open positions
- None listed
- Dealroom signal
- 67.7/100
- Sector
- AI, Analytics, Data Analytics, Core AI, Spinout, Sustainable Development Goals, Forecasting Tool, Clinical Trials
- Technology
- Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Deep Tech, Machine Learning, Deep Learning
- Business model
- SaaS
- Client focus
- b2b
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Funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CONVERTIBLE✓Equity / VC | Jan 2024 | $3.5M | — | Invest.BW · Wallonie Entreprendre | ↗ |
| SERIES B✓Equity / VC | Mar 2021 | $11M | $44M | François le Hodey · Jacques van Rijkervorsel · Gaëtan Hannecart · Jean Stéphenne | — |
Growth signals
Latest recorded traffic for N-Side is 8.4K monthly website visits, down 63.5% over the last three months. N-Side's team declined 3.3% over the past year.
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Seed1 investor entered at this stage
Horizon Europe
Series A8 investors entered at this stage
IDF CAPITAL
François le Hodey- JRJacques van Rijkervorsel
Gaëtan Hannecart- JSJean Stéphenne
- PCPhilippe Chevalier
Invest.BW
Wallonie Entreprendre
Other known investors3 additional known investors
UCLouvain
University of Liège
WE Venture
Source: Dealroom Talent Intelligence.
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