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Data driven

We go beyond bias by using a data-driven scoring and selection process.

Elite network of entrepeneurs

Our portfolio startups get tangible support using an elite network of tech entrepreneurs and partners.

High-growth fund

We get our startups from seed to A within 24 months, and invest in +20 startups per year. Interested in joining one of our fast growing funds? Contact wim@pitchdrive.com, investing starts from €200k.

Founders

Pitchdrive Founders

Supported by entrepreneurs who did the ride themselves.

Boris Bogaert

Co-founder

Entrepreneur with a broad experience in commercial, ops, strategy and people for fast growing Tech startups. Was co-founder and CEO of Xpenditure (later Rydoo) and exited after growing to +10k B2B customers worldwide.

Wim Derkinderen

Co-founder

Angel & board member in +20 startups, expert in startup growth (sales, marketing and partnerships). Co-founded Xpenditure (later Rydoo) and exited after growing to +10k B2B customers worldwide.

Koen Christiaens

Co-founder

Product guru who built Xpenditure (later Rydoo) from scratch to +1M users. Product management specialist who helps creating scalable solutions people love to use.

Jonas Dhaenens

Board Member

Started his hosting venture at the age of 17. Today founder & president of Team.blue, one of Europe’s biggest hosting companies and Belgian’s first unicorns. Jonas is an entrepreneur pure sang and an example for every starter.

Lorenz Bogaert

Board Member

Founder of multiple legendary internet companies such as Netlog and Twoo, venture builder with multiple exits (Delta). Serial entrepreneur who brings a lot of experience in building fast growing and successful B2C startups.

Luc Verelst

Board Member

From real estate tycoon to investor in cancer treatment scaleups via DROIA funds with +500 M € under management. Luc brings in great experience in general entrepreneurship and biotech startups.

Bart Swanson

Board Advisor

Investing and advising for one of the biggest VC's worldwide - Horizon Ventures and top angel investor in many promising US startups like ZOOM.US where Bart has been a board member for 8 years.

Toon Coppens

Board Advisor

Founder of multiple successful internet companies such as Netlog and Twoo, investor & advisor in a wide range of innovative startups. He brings a lot of expertise in growing startup software environments.