Runeasi, the KU Leuven spin-off shaping the future of running and movement analysis, has raised €1 million in a new investment round. The round was led by Smarter Ventures, a next-generation Dutch venture capital fund. Existing investors Freshmen Fund, Gemma Frisius Fund, and the company’s founders also participated. With angel investor Sean Gourley joining the round, part of the new capital comes directly from Silicon Valley to Leuven. “This support allows us to accelerate our growth even further,” say co-founders Kurt Schütte and Tim Op De Béeck.
Runeasi enables physiotherapists, coaches, and specialty running stores to perform high-quality running and jumping analyses in just several minutes, without the need for expensive or complex equipment. The platform relies on an AI-driven motion sensor capable of capturing biomechanical data, which is instantly translated into a personalized report with actionable insights for rehabilitation and training.
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Combining science, AI, and practical usability
“Runeasi builds exactly the type of software we like to invest in: a strong combination of deep domain expertise, proprietary data, and innovative AI. Their product is intuitive to use and mission-critical for customers. This perfectly aligns with our belief that the most successful AI companies create a flywheel that drives sustainable growth and innovation,” says Anton Loeffen, Managing Partner at Smarter Ventures.
“As an experienced runner, I was immediately impressed by the product. While as an investor, it was the strength of the team that truly stood out. The founders have a sharp understanding of their customers, make thoughtful product decisions, and are driven to learn and improve every day,” adds Kristian de Lange, Managing Partner at Smarter Ventures.
“Runeasi operates in a fast-growing market with a relevant, unique, and simple solution that helps people run better and smarter. We are happy to continue investing, as Kurt and his team have demonstrated their ability to build international traction and credibility with global players,” says Steven Spittaels, Managing Partner at Freshmen Fund.
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Global growth and adoption as the next step
Runeasi is currently being used in more than 40 countries by sports physiotherapy practices and running specialists worldwide. To date, over 50,000 running analyses have been performed using the platform. The United States represents the company’s largest market. In addition, Runeasi supports major sports footwear brands by enabling fast, objective product testing and strengthening their scientific credibility.
With €1 million in fresh capital, the Start it @KBC alumnus is ready to accelerate its growth trajectory. “We are proud and grateful for the continued trust of our existing partners and the enthusiasm of several new investors. This funding enables us to speed up our next growth phase. We will be able to expand internationally at a faster pace, with a particular focus on the United States, where we see the strongest demand and fastest growth. At the same time, we remain committed to the Belgian market, where we have built strong customer relationships over many years,” explains CEO Kurt Schütte.
CEO Kurt Schütte
At the end of 2025, Runeasi was named among Belgium’s fastest-growing AI scale-ups. “A great recognition, but we keep our feet firmly on the ground. Our focus hasn’t changed: we remain committed to our core values of scientific integrity and validation. We use AI, but we don’t turn it into hype or a gimmick. In health technology, objectivity is paramount,” say CEO Kurt Schütte and co-founder & CTO Tim Op De Béeck.