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Hummingbird Ventures

Belgium · Pre-Seed–Late Stage · 23 people tracked

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Investment thesis

Hummingbird backs outlier founders pursuing contrarian missions without limiting themselves to conventional categories, sectors, or geographies. The firm prioritizes low-friction partnerships, avoiding prescriptive approaches and instead empowering entrepreneurs to define the support they need. They maintain conviction in founders from inception through exit and provide candid guidance during challenging periods.

Invests inSector Agnostic

Source: firm website, verified Jul 17, 2026.

Stage
Pre-Seed–Late Stage
HQ
Belgium, BE
Tracked investments
60

Team · 23 people

from the firm's website
Barend· Founder

Founder of Hummingbird Ventures with over two decades of venture capital experience. Previously worked with Deliveroo, Showpad, and Frontier Car Group. Started his career as a financial analyst at SG Cowen in Boston, focusing on internet and data-networking companies.

Firat· Managing Partnerin

Managing Partner who joined Hummingbird in 2012 after working in Emerging Markets Structuring at J.P. Morgan. He holds degrees in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, and Management Science from MIT.

Lukas· Partnerin

Partner who joined in 2016 and structured Hummingbird's operations including fund management and investor relations. Previously worked as a corporate and M&A lawyer for venture firms and startups, specializing in fund structuring and governance.

Mario· Partnerin

Partner at Hummingbird and founder of The Generalist, a media company focused on innovation and entrepreneurship. Has experience as a venture capitalist and startup operator.

Wouter· Head of Nomads (Fund-of-Fund)in

Leads Nomads, Hummingbird's Fund-of-Fund. Spent 10+ years in venture as founding partner at Greyhound Capital and MD at Atomico. Also founder of The Big Search, Europe's leading executive search firm for technology.

Katherine· Healthcare Investment Leadin

Leads healthcare investments at Hummingbird. Studied and researched Neuroscience at King's College London, previously drove strategic initiatives at the NHS and worked at re.Mind Capital, a brain-focused VC fund.

Konrad· Investment Teamin

Joined in 2025 focusing on European investments. Previously worked at Slush, a Helsinki-based startup conference, where he built relationships with VCs and LPs globally.

Patrick· Biotech Investment Lead

Focuses on biotech investments and leads incubations. Previously an Associate at Flagship Pioneering where he worked in venture creation. Holds a Ph.D. in immunology from the University of Pennsylvania with 10+ publications.

Peter· Deep Tech Investment Leadin

Joined in 2024 to focus on transformative deep tech startups. Previously consulted on emerging climate and energy technologies, and was an Entrepreneur-in-Residence at Entrepreneur First.

Alejandra· Chief of Staff, Investment Teamin

Chief of Staff for the investment team. Previously worked at Desteia, an AI supply chain startup in Mexico, and on the Latin America Investment Banking team at J.P. Morgan in New York.

Alptug· Investment Teamin

Joined the investment team in 2026. Previously worked as a Quantitative Researcher and Developer in commodity and algorithmic trading at Balyasny Asset Management.

Ani· Talent Teamin

Supports portfolio founders in building early teams. Previously spent nearly three years as an early operator at a YC-backed biotech in Canada, and joined Entrepreneur First in London as a Talent Investor.

Caitlin· Chief of Staffin

Chief of Staff focusing on operational excellence and strategic execution. Spent nearly a decade at Bridgewater Associates as Chief of Staff and previously worked in educational non-profits.

Diala· Developerin

Leads development work building internal tools and automating workflows. Previously worked as a senior software developer with US-based startups across fintech, SaaS, and entertainment from pre-seed to Series B.

Elçin· Talent Teamin

Supports talent needs of portfolio founders. Previously worked in executive search and assessment, and in talent advisory at a Europe-focused VC.

Kobe· Finance Directorin

Finance Director responsible for financial management. Previously held various finance roles at Johnson & Johnson across pharmaceuticals, consumer healthcare, and corporate divisions in Belgium, China, and UAE.

Lucas De Four· Legal Managerin

Legal Manager handling compliance and legal matters. Previously worked as a Finance and Project Lawyer at DLA Piper and Van Bael & Bellis, specializing in complex project finance and acquisition finance.

Marc· Investment Team

Joined the investment team in 2025. Worked at Aerospace and defence companies Mach Industries and AMCA as an early employee, and on the investment side at Dorm Room Fund and Founders Fund.

Mickel· Finance & Risk Managementin

Joined in 2022 from Eight Advisory where he worked on M&A valuations and financial modeling. Previously held finance and risk management roles at AXA.

Roxanne· Compliance Officerin

Compliance Officer responsible for regulatory compliance. Previously worked as a corporate lawyer in Lebanon and as a Compliance Analyst for a Lebanese bank.

Sigrid· Finance & Operations Coordinatorin

Finance and Operations Coordinator responsible for legal and finance team operations. Joined in 2010 with prior experience in office management, sales, and marketing across diverse industries.

Teal· Talent Support

Supports talent needs of portfolio founders. Previously worked as a talent consultant in San Francisco and Amsterdam for early-stage startups and VCs across the US and Europe.

Thomas Delplanque· Regulatory Directorin

Regulatory Director responsible for regulatory matters and compliance. Previously worked as a consultant for over thirteen years in banking and compliance, specializing in regulatory remediation and implementation.

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Frequently asked questions

What stage does Hummingbird Ventures invest at?
Hummingbird Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth, Late Stage stages.
What sectors does Hummingbird Ventures focus on?
Hummingbird Ventures focuses on Sector Agnostic.
Where is Hummingbird Ventures located?
Hummingbird Ventures is headquartered in Belgium, BE.

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