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Hendrik Van Asbroeck

Investor

Managing Partner at Astanor Ventures

Brussels

Writes $100K – $5M checks · typically $1.5M

About

Hendrik Van Asbroeck joined Astanor as a Partner in 2020, following two decades working in the energy sector in various line management and board roles. He founded Engie New Ventures in 2014, a corporate venture capital fund investing globally in cleantech start-ups. He has worked on clean energy since 2000 and now focuses on the food and agricultural sector for its climate and environmental impact.

Invests in

AgTechCleantechClimate TechEnergyFoodTech

Experience

  1. Astanor VenturesManaging Partnercurrent2019 — presentBrussels, Brussels Region, Belgium
  2. BiolectricNon Executive Directorcurrent2020 — presentBelgium
  3. KU LeuvenLid van de Mecenaatsraadcurrent2023 — presentLeuven
  4. BnewableChairman of the Board of Directors2023 — 2025Brussels, Brussels Region, Belgium
  5. ENGIEManaging Director Innovation & New Business (Engie Fab)2018 — 2019Greater Paris Metropolitan Region
  6. ENGIE New VenturesManaging Director Engie New Ventures2014 — 2019Paris
  7. ENGIE LaborelecBoard Member2009 — 2019
  8. ElectrabelHead of Sales Belux2010 — 2013Brussels
  9. ElectrabelRenewables Manager2007 — 2009Brussels
  10. ElectrabelSenior Key Account Manager2002 — 2006Brussels
  11. ElectrabelAccount Manager2000 — 2002
  12. Air Products and ChemicalsAccount Manager1998 — 2000Vilvoorde
  13. Air Products and ChemicalsFinancial Analyst1996 — 1998

Skills & more

Management2Strategy6Wind7Renewable Energy25Gas16Energy32Solar Energy7Sustainable Energy11Business Development6Business Strategy10Change Management5Energy Markets5
+5 moreManagement ConsultingNew Business DevelopmentProject ManagementPower GenerationBusiness-to-Business (B2B)

From Hendrik's professional profile.

Colleagues at Astanor Ventures

Antoine Cuny
Director of Operations at Astanor Ventures
Arne Hautekiet
Investments at Astanor Ventures
Benoit Boisseuil
Partner at Astanor Ventures
Camille Grisard
Head of Investor Relations at Astanor Ventures
Christina Ulardic
Partner at Astanor Ventures
Dan Cohen
Venture Partner at Astanor Ventures
David Barber
Partner at Astanor Ventures
Emmanuel Faber
Partner at Astanor Ventures

Frequently asked questions

Who is Hendrik Van Asbroeck?
Hendrik Van Asbroeck joined Astanor as a Partner in 2020, following two decades working in the energy sector in various line management and board roles. He founded Engie New Ventures in 2014, a corporate venture capital fund investing globally in cleantech start-ups. He has worked on clean energy since 2000 and now focuses on the food and agricultural sector for its climate and environmental impact.
Where does Hendrik Van Asbroeck work?
Hendrik Van Asbroeck is Managing Partner at Astanor Ventures.
What does Hendrik Van Asbroeck invest in?
Hendrik Van Asbroeck invests in AgTech, Cleantech, Climate Tech, Energy, FoodTech.
What check size does Hendrik Van Asbroeck write?
Hendrik Van Asbroeck typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
Where did Hendrik Van Asbroeck go to school?
Hendrik Van Asbroeck studied at KU Leuven (M.Sc. Business Engineering, Handelsingenieur); London Business School (Senior Management, International Business); CEDEP - Executive Development – Fontainebleau (General Management Program).

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Shared employers

Also worked at KU Leuven39

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Also worked at ENGIE26

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Also worked at Air Products and Chemicals5

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