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WARREN funding news – Sint-Martens-Lierde-based WARREN Secures €3 Million in Pre-Seed Funding

Mar 21, 2025 | By Kailee Rainse

WARREN funding news - Sint-Martens-Lierde-based WARREN Secures €3 Million in Pre-Seed Funding

WARREN, a WealthTech startup based in Sint-Martens-Lierde, has raised €3 million in pre-Seed funding to help reduce financial stress at work. The company offers personalized financial insights AI-powered coaching, education, and access to expert advisors.

SUMMARY

  • WARREN, a WealthTech startup based in Sint-Martens-Lierde, has raised €3 million in pre-Seed funding to help reduce financial stress at work.
  • WARREN was founded in 2024 by Cedric De Vleeschauwer, Jos Polfliet, David Du Pré, Tijs Deryckere, and Pieterjan Behaeghe.

The funding round was led by Motive Ventures, with support from Entourage, Syndicate One, Pitchdrive, 1105, and several experienced business angels.

Cedric De Vleeschauwer, Co-founder and CEO of WARREN said, “Wealth enablement is about giving people the confidence and tools to secure their financial future, The democratisation of wealth advisory is the start of a new movement. Our platform will integrate advanced AI insights, human financial expertise, and personalized coaching and education into one holistic, user-friendly experience.”

It aims to help employees build sustainable wealth by providing financial insights, AI-driven coaching, and personalized education. It believes that financial insecurity affects employees worldwide leading to lower productivity and higher turnover.

According to WARREN:

  • 78% of employees feel financially stressed.
  • 60% believe their company should focus more on financial wellbeing.
  • 42% would consider changing jobs for better financial support.

It’s platform will tackle these issues by giving employees the tools and support to take charge of their financial future.

Michael Hock, Partner at Motive Ventures said, "At Motive, we seek out scalable wealth tech solutions that address structural financial challenges, WARREN stood out for its vision and holistic approach to empowering employees. We are thrilled to lead this round alongside a remarkable group of investors and look forward to seeing WARREN’s positive impact on both companies and society at large.”

Financial stress affects not only employees but also businesses. It can lead to low morale, lower productivity, and higher employee turnover. It provides an easy-to-use benefit that helps employees manage their finances, which improves retention and boosts workplace culture.

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David Du Pré, WARREN Co-founder & Chief Commercial Officer said, “Technology is a key enabler in helping employers enhance financial literacy and provide employees with transparent insights, With WARREN, businesses can give their teams actionable tools for long-term wealth-building, ultimately boosting satisfaction and retention.”

About WARREN

WARREN was founded in 2024 by Cedric De Vleeschauwer, Jos Polfliet, David Du Pré, Tijs Deryckere, and Pieterjan Behaeghe. They all have strong experience from top companies like Alan, Showpad, Metamaze, KBC, and Silverfin, and they share a goal of helping employees reduce financial stress and create long-term security.

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