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Optimization software for clinical trials and energy systems

Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve, BelgiumFounded 2000AI
Valuation $0–100M Latest valuation · 2021
Headcount 100–500 Current team size
Total funding $10–50M Disclosed equity funding
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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.

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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

5 recorded events

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal typeDateAmountValuationInvestorsSource
CONVERTIBLEEquity / VC Jan 2024 $3.5M Invest.BW · Wallonie Entreprendre
SERIES BEquity / VC Mar 2021 $11M $44M François le Hodey · Jacques van Rijkervorsel · Gaëtan Hannecart · Jean Stéphenne
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Growth signals

N-Side website traffic

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.

Latest monthly visits8.4K 3-month web change-63.5% 1-year team growth-3.3%
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Investors

12 investors on the cap table

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Seed1 investor entered at this stage

  • Horizon Europe

Series A8 investors entered at this stage

  • IDF CAPITAL
  • François le Hodey
  • Jacques van Rijkervorsel
  • Gaëtan Hannecart
  • Jean Stéphenne
  • Philippe Chevalier
  • Invest.BW
  • Wallonie Entreprendre

Other known investors3 additional known investors

  • UCLouvain
  • University of Liège
  • WE Venture
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Global footprint

Workforce and web traffic by country
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🇧🇪 Belgium83.3%
🇺🇸 United States9.4%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom2.2%
🇦🇹 Austria0.6%
🇯🇵 Japan0.6%
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