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Karen opened her chocolate boutique, Karelicious, in Antwerp in 2007, driven by her passion for chocolate and entrepreneurship. Initially trained as a jeweller and goldsmith, she struggled to find a suitable job and eventually transitioned to working in a local shop and a coffee shop while pursuing evening classes to become a chocolate confectioner. This journey culminated in her decision to start her own business.
To finance her venture, Karen approached the Belgian financial intermediary FdP (Participatiefonds/Fonds de Participation) and successfully secured a loan of EUR 12,000. This funding was crucial for her to establish and grow her boutique, allowing her to turn her passion into a viable business. With the financial support, she aims to diversify her offerings by creating specialities on demand for her clientele in Antwerp, ensuring that her business continues to thrive in a competitive market.