Carl Jacobs
InvestorFounderVenture Partner at RDY Ventures · Founder at Apicbase
Antwerp, Flemish Region, Belgium
Writes $108K – $540K checks
FoundedApicbase
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About
Carl Jacobs, co-founder and CEO of Apicbase and host of The Food Service Growth Show, combines operator experience and content-driven networks to give founders insight and targeted global restaurant connections.
Invests in
AI & Machine LearningHealthtechLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSSector Agnostic
Founder at Apicbase
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Co-founders at Apicbase
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Pieter WellensFounder
Experience
- ApicbaseChief Executive Officer / Co-foundercurrent2017 — presentAntwerp Metropolitan Area
- The Food Service Growth ShowHostcurrent2022 — presentAntwerp, Flemish Region, Belgium
- Rvwd.aiFoundercurrent2025 — presentAntwerp, Flemish Region, Belgium
- RDY.VCVenture Partnercurrent2023 — presentAntwerp, Flemish Region, Belgium
- DMU InsightsFoundercurrent2025 — present
- FreelanceStartup Mentor / Public Speaker / Motivational Speakercurrent2020 — present
- Office BergerPartnercurrent2014 — present
- APICCo-founder2014 — 2017Antwerp, Flemish Region, Belgium
- Vrije Universiteit BrusselArt Consultant2010 — 2014Brussels Metropolitan Area
- Extra City KunsthalCommunications Manager2012 — 2014Antwerp Metropolitan Area
- Koninklijke Musea voor Schone Kunsten van BelgiëScientific Researcher2010 — 2012
- Vrije Universiteit BrusselLab Manager2009
- Brussels Biennial vzwCuratorial Assistant2007 — 2009
Skills & more
Early Stage Investment1Start-up Ventures1Venture Capital1Corporate Venture CapitalFood & Beverage2Food Technology2Entrepreneurship19Start-ups20Strategic Communications4Publishing3HTML14Graphic Design5
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EditingCopywritingMarketing CommunicationsExhibition ManagementWeb DesignPHPCSSE-commerceSocial MediaEvent ManagementLanguages Dutch · English · French
- Apicbase Certified User — Apicbase
From Carl's professional profile.
Colleagues at RDY Ventures
Alexandra Buekens
Partner at RDY Ventures
Catalina Daniels
Venture Partner | Chair, Birdhouse at Remarkable Ventures
Christophe Behiels
Waarnemer at Angelwise
Filip Smet
Venture Partner at RDY Ventures
Filip Van Innis
RDY Investment Committee (Fortino Capital) at RDY Ventures
Frank Claassen
Managing Partner at Newion
Geert Houben
Venture Partner at RDY Ventures
Justine Janssen
Partner at RDY Ventures
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Carl Jacobs?
- Carl Jacobs, co-founder and CEO of Apicbase and host of The Food Service Growth Show, combines operator experience and content-driven networks to give founders insight and targeted global restaurant connections.
- Where does Carl Jacobs work?
- Carl Jacobs is Founder of Apicbase and Venture Partner at RDY Ventures.
- What does Carl Jacobs invest in?
- Carl Jacobs invests in AI & Machine Learning, Healthtech, Logistics & Supply Chain, SaaS, Sector Agnostic.
- What check size does Carl Jacobs write?
- Carl Jacobs typically writes checks of $108K – $540K.
- What companies did Carl Jacobs found?
- Carl Jacobs founded Apicbase.
- Where did Carl Jacobs go to school?
- Carl Jacobs studied at Vrije Universiteit Brussel (Licenciaat/Master, Kunstwetenschappen & Archeologie); University of Antwerp (Master, Cultural Management).
Founder mafias
University of Antwerp mafia17
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Stefan DierckxApplied EconomicsFounded Projectivegroup +1Maarten WeynPhDFounded CrowdScan +1Kris VerburghMedicineFounded NOVOSFilip KegelsMaster's degreeFounded DanonePieter WellensMagna Cum LaudeFounded ApicbaseDirk Reynmaster in pharmacyFounded Spectricity
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Vrije Universiteit Brussel mafia17
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Tim GuilliamsBachelor & MastersFounded Healx +1Kris VerburghResearch (new developments in medicineFounded NOVOSFilip KegelsMaster's degreeFounded DanoneBoris BogaertBachelorFounded PitchdriveLorenz BogaertMasterFounded RydooJose RicoMscFounded OlaClick
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RDY Ventures mafia2
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Same school
Also attended Vrije Universiteit Brussel49
Kris VerburghPartner & Head of Science at BOLD LongevityAnne Cathrine WilhjelmAttorney, Partner at SEED Capital DenmarkYuhua BaiAccounting Officer at Astanor VenturesFilip KegelsOperational Partner at Astanor VenturesRuben PauwelsInvestor at AngelwiseCynthia Verswijvel-CornelissenBestuurder at Angelwise
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Also attended University of Antwerp59
Jan AvontsInvestment Director at Capricorn Venture PartnersWim Van LooverenFinance Director at Heran PartnersJoris MortelmansPartner & Senior Advisor at Heran PartnersKris VerburghPartner & Head of Science at BOLD LongevityChris ThoenChairman of the Scientific Advisory Board & IC Member (PeakBridge Growth II) at PeakBridge VCJohan van MilTeam member at Peak, an early-stage fund backed by entrepreneurs
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Shared employers
Also worked at Apicbase6
Also worked at APIC1
Also worked at Vrije Universiteit Brussel12
Kris VerburghPartner & Head of Science at BOLD LongevityNikos DeligiannisMachine learning | Data | Tech at AngelwisePieter WellensTech | Software at AngelwiseRoel CallebautSenior Investment Manager at FinindusJohan BrantsAdvisory Board Expert at Qbic FundPhilippe StasInvestor at White Fund
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