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Brendon Grunewald

Investor

Adviseur - Growth | Data Sovereignty | Finance at Angelwise

Belgium

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Matthew StepkaunlockedBrendon: together at Akash Systems (2026)
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Brendon: together at BAM! Entertainment
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About

Brendon Grunewald is a Managing Director at Praefidi and serves as an independent board advisor, non-executive director, and investment committee advisor. He has experience building and operating a venture capital fund, advising US and EU-based venture and private equity funds including a $1.2bn fund of funds, and serving on public and private company boards. Grunewald advises on strategy, capital allocation, risk assessment, and valuation in technology, AI, space, and data sovereignty sectors, typically engaging in short-term or ongoing mandates with chairs, partners, and CEOs navigating complex decisions.

Experience

  1. PraefidiManaging Directorcurrent2016 — presentMalta
  2. Akash SystemsManaging Directorcurrent2026 — present
  3. AngelwiseAdvisorcurrent2026 — presentBelgium
  4. Forbes Business CouncilThought Leader2023 — 2026
  5. Critical Minerals Institute (CMI)Executive Director2025Canada
  6. MoovlyDirector2012 — 2025Canada
  7. Antwerp Management SchoolExecutive Professor2015 — 2019Antwerp Area, Belgium
  8. InstruxionExecutive Director2007 — 2013Brussels Area, Belgium
  9. E6 VenturesHead of E6 Ventures2008 — 2011Luxembourg
  10. LumitrendBoard Member2005 — 2006San Francisco Bay Area
  11. BAM! EntertainmentBoard Member2004 — 2005San Francisco Bay Area
  12. TelenetVice President2003 — 2004Mechelen, Belgium
  13. SinfiloChief Executive Officer2002 — 2003
  14. SiemensVP Business Development1995 — 2000Munich Area, Germany
  15. Space Physics Research InstituteAntarctic Researcher1992 — 1995Antarctica

Skills & more

Data SovereigntySpace SystemsDisruptive Technologies1Innovation Management2Lithium Batteries1Battery Management Systems1Electrical DesignMarine ElectronicsElectrical WiringElectrical TroubleshootingNavigation SystemsProblem Solving
+12 moreStrategic LeadershipSupply Chain ManagementNASDAQBoard LevelStrategic Partnershipsinvestment strategyStart-up LeadershipProfessional MentoringDeal SourcingEarly-Stage StartupsSaaSStrategy Development

Languages Dutch · English · French · German

  • Certified Marine Electrical & Electronics Technician — MECO Training
  • Yachtmaster Ocean — Royal Yachting Association (RYA)
  • Professional Practices and Responsibilities (PPR) — Royal Yachting Association (RYA)
  • CEVNI — Royal Yachting Association (RYA)
  • Advanced Offshore Weather — C-MASTERS RYA Training Centre
  • Diesel — Royal Yachting Association (RYA)
  • Radar — Royal Yachting Association (RYA)
  • GMDSS-SRC / VHF — Royal Yachting Association (RYA)
  • First Aid — Royal Yachting Association (RYA)
  • Yachtmaster Offshore — Royal Yachting Association (RYA)

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Colleagues at Angelwise

Christophe Behiels
Waarnemer at Angelwise
Cynthia Verswijvel-Cornelissen
Bestuurder at Angelwise
Harry De Smedt
IC at Angelwise
Hedwig Vergeylen
Bestuurder at Angelwise
Jan Robrechts
IC at Angelwise
Jan Verbeke
IC at Angelwise
Jan Vorstermans
Investor at Angelwise
Johny Kegels
IC at Angelwise

Frequently asked questions

Who is Brendon Grunewald?
Brendon Grunewald is a Managing Director at Praefidi and serves as an independent board advisor, non-executive director, and investment committee advisor. He has experience building and operating a venture capital fund, advising US and EU-based venture and private equity funds including a $1.2bn fund of funds, and serving on public and private company boards. Grunewald advises on strategy, capital allocation, risk assessment, and valuation in technology, AI, space, and data sovereignty sectors, typically engaging in short-term or ongoing mandates with chairs, partners, and CEOs navigating complex decisions.
Where does Brendon Grunewald work?
Brendon Grunewald is Adviseur - Growth | Data Sovereignty | Finance at Angelwise.
Where did Brendon Grunewald go to school?
Brendon Grunewald studied at Harvard Business School (Private Equity & Venture Capital); The Open University (MBA, Business Administration and Management); Rhodes University (BSc Hons, Physics & Electronics).

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