Success Stories in Brussels: spotlight on Welgo
Why do foreign companies choose to set up in Brussels?
That’s the question at the heart of our new interview series on the why.Brussels blog, highlighting those who have made the leap to establish themselves in the European capital.
Brussels continues to attract innovative, creative, and impact-driven businesses from across the globe. Whether they operate in mobility, tech, circular economy, or the cultural industries, they all share one thing in common: they’ve found fertile ground in Brussels to grow and thrive.
4 Companies, 4 Sectors, 1 City
In this series, we’ll meet four foreign companies that have recently set up in Brussels, each operating in a different sector. Through their stories, we aim to explore:
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Why they chose Brussels
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How the city supported their setup and growth
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The role hub.brussels played in their journey
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The advice they’d give to other international entrepreneurs considering Brussels
Tailored support with hub.brussels
Behind many of these success stories stands a key player: hub.brussels, the Brussels Agency for Business Support.
Whether it’s understanding the regulatory landscape, finding the right location, connecting with the local ecosystem, or receiving strategic guidance, hub.brussels provides hands-on, personalized support to help foreign companies land and expand in Brussels.
Episode two: meet Welgo
For the second episode of the series, we sat down with Welgo, a young and innovative company from France revolutionizing sustainable urban logistics. Recently expanded to Brussels, Welgo offers last-mile delivery solutions using cargo bikes, reducing congestion and CO₂ emissions in the city.
In the interview, they share their journey:
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Why they chose Brussels as their first international step
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How they adapted their model to fit the local ecosystem
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The support they received from hub.brussels in setting up operations
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Their vision for greener, more efficient logistics in Europe’s capital
Through Welgo’s story, we see how Brussels serves as a testing ground for sustainable mobility solutions, combining a strategic location, a strong local commitment to the circular economy, and a supportive entrepreneurial ecosystem.
