Team

Tom spent the best part of his career so far dealing with the business side of venture capital. You can count on him to give you full access to his extended network of VCs, corporates and entrepreneurs.

As a repeat entrepreneur Peter knows exactly what it takes to turn technology into business. Peter knows imec inside and out and he will be happy to work with you to assess the uniqueness, technological feasibility and scalability of your venture.

Frank has more than 20 years of venture capital experience in the health-tech sector. With his know-how gained from bringing several of his early-stage investments to a successful exit, he will support you in the growth of your company.

Cyril is a venture capital investor with a strong background in technology R&D. He will help you think through and execute your strategy when growing your company from an early-stage idea into a global technology leader.

Bert is an electrical engineer and IC designer by training investing in deeptech opportunities. He is always on the lookout to help companies realize their big hairy ideas involving semiconductor or photonics technology.

Benoit is a bio-engineer with a PhD medical sciences. Having successfully conceived and launched innovative products that address key pain points of their target users, he will actively support you in making your company a success.

As a tech-enthusiast Lien is captivated by new ideas and innovations. Leveraging her deal making experience she will support our companies with the identification and set-up of impactful collaborations.

Having had the role of CEO in an early stage photonics start-up, Michael thinks and feels like an entrepreneur. He's passionate about solving real life problems with the marvels of technology.

With a background in Electrical and Biomedical Engineering, Jonathan leverages his multidisciplinary background and international network in helping deeptech startups and founders bring the future one step closer.

With a Ph.D in Physics, at xpand Karolina focuses on disruptive technologies in the Nordics and quantum technologies. She is excited by the commercialization of research generating positive impact on society.

Marrit has a background in communications and business and loves the intersection of research and entrepreneurship. She’s driven by the societal impact that can be created by valorising innovation through startups.