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Hans Kayaert

Investor

GTM Operator at Aikido at Syndicate One

Leuven, Flemish Region, Belgium

About

Hans Kayaert is General Counsel and Corporate Development lead at Aikido Security. He is a three-time SaaS founder and CEO with two exits, including Loctax, which was acquired by Tax Systems after raising $15.6 million from Index Ventures, Cavalry, and Seedcamp. He brings experience in go-to-market strategy, enterprise sales, legal, and fundraising to his current role.

Experience

  1. Aikido SecurityGeneral Counsel, Corporate Developmentcurrent2024 — presentGhent, Flemish Region, Belgium
  2. Syndicate OneInvestor/Founding Member at Syndicate Onecurrent2022 — presentLeuven, Flemish Region, Belgium
  3. LoctaxCEO & Co-Founder (exited to Tax Systems)2020 — 2023Leuven, Flemish Region, Belgium
  4. Sket.ioManaging Director / Founder2017 — 2021Heverlee
  5. UnifiedPostChief Legal Officer2018 — 2020Brussels Metropolitan Area
  6. OTN Systems NVLegal Interim Manager2017 — 2018Olen
  7. EliaLegal Interim Manager2016 — 2017Brussels
  8. Avnet Technology SolutionsAssociate General Counsel TS EMEA, Legal Team Leader, HR counsel Benelux2015 — 2016Brussels Metropolitan Area
  9. Avnet Technology SolutionsAssociate General Counsel TS EMEA2013 — 2015Brussels Metropolitan Area
  10. Avnet Technology Solutions(Interim) Legal Counsel and Contracts Manager2012 — 2013Brussels Metropolitan Area
  11. Exmar(Interim) Legal Counsel2012Antwerp Metropolitan Area
  12. StibbeAdvocaat2009 — 2011Brussels Metropolitan Area
  13. Van Bael & BellisAdvocaat2008 — 2009Brussels Metropolitan Area
  14. Jan De Nul GroupLegal Counsel2006 — 2008Aalst, Belgium
  15. Nestlé S.A.Legal Trainee2005 — 2006Vevey, Switzerland
  16. Drew & NapierSummer Associate2005Singapore

Skills & more

IT Security Operations1GTM1Go-to-Market Strategy1New Business Development1Strategic Partnerships1Claims HandlingSales and MarketingSalesBusiness-to-Business (B2B)High-Tech SalesGeneral Legal CounselBusiness Law
+12 moreFreelancingLawLegal ManagementExecutive ManagementDigital InnovationP&L ManagementCEOsExecutive LeadershipDecision-MakingTeam LeadershipLeadershipInterpersonal Skills

Languages Dutch · English · French · German · Spanish

  • Admission to the New York State Bar — New York State Supreme Court Appellate Division, Second Divison

From Hans's professional profile.

Colleagues at Syndicate One

Adriaan Storme
Director Strategy & Operations at BRYTER at Syndicate One
Alexis Eggermont
Co-founder & CPO at Accountable at Syndicate One
Amaury Timmermans
CEO at Egmont Toys at Syndicate One
Andy Gijbels
CTO at Start it Accelerate, CEO at Invenira (acquired) at Syndicate One
Anna Thomlinson
Head of Operations at Segments.ai at Syndicate One
Annabel de Gheldere
Investor at Atempo Growth at Syndicate One
Arnaud Bakker
VC at Triton Capital at Syndicate One
Catharina Soenen
PE Investor at GIMV (Sustainable Cities team) at Syndicate One

Frequently asked questions

Who is Hans Kayaert?
Hans Kayaert is General Counsel and Corporate Development lead at Aikido Security. He is a three-time SaaS founder and CEO with two exits, including Loctax, which was acquired by Tax Systems after raising $15.6 million from Index Ventures, Cavalry, and Seedcamp. He brings experience in go-to-market strategy, enterprise sales, legal, and fundraising to his current role.
Where does Hans Kayaert work?
Hans Kayaert is GTM Operator at Aikido at Syndicate One.
Where did Hans Kayaert go to school?
Hans Kayaert studied at Duke University School of Law (LL.M., Securities regulation); KU Leuven (Master, law); KU Leuven (Complementary degree in Business Economics, Accounting).

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