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Johny Kegels

Investor

Investment Committee at Angelwise

Ghent Metropolitan Area

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About

Johny Kegels is a business angel with SGVO (Slim Geld Voor Ondernemers), an organization supporting entrepreneurs. He founded PR Force in 1990, grew it to market-leading status, and sold it to Incepta in 2002. Kegels brings over 20 years of experience in business operations and corporate communications strategy to his advisory work with startups and their stakeholders.

Experience

  1. SGVO (Slim Geld Voor Ondernemers / Smart Money for Entrepreneurs)Business Angelcurrent2008 — present
  2. gimme.euKlankbord & Investeerdercurrent2012 — present
  3. HashtingKlankbord & Investeerdercurrent2024 — presentBrussels Region, Belgium
  4. DEO.careChairman & Investorcurrent2018 — presentBelgium - USA
  5. Angelwise, The Flanders Angels FundLid Investeringscomitécurrent2021 — presentFlemish Region, Belgium
  6. Ark Angels Activator Fund NV (AAAF)Member Investment Committee2016 — 2025
  7. GrowForceKlankbord & Investeerder2019 — 2021Antwerp Area, Belgium
  8. Trimedia InternationalRegional CEO Benelux-France2006 — 2008
  9. CitigateManaging Director2002 — 2007
  10. PR ForceFounder & Managing Director1990 — 2005

Skills & more

Sounding Board5Entrepreneurship31Start-ups10Marketing Strategy8Public Relations16Business Strategy13New Business Development6Social Media5Online Advertising4Online Marketing7Digital Strategy2Investments4
+6 moreStrategic Public Relations PlanningAngel InvestingVenture CapitalPrivate EquityStrategyLeadership

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Who is Johny Kegels?
Johny Kegels is a business angel with SGVO (Slim Geld Voor Ondernemers), an organization supporting entrepreneurs. He founded PR Force in 1990, grew it to market-leading status, and sold it to Incepta in 2002. Kegels brings over 20 years of experience in business operations and corporate communications strategy to his advisory work with startups and their stakeholders.
Where does Johny Kegels work?
Johny Kegels is Investment Committee at Angelwise.
Where did Johny Kegels go to school?
Johny Kegels studied at Handelshogeschool (Master, Economics); AP Hogeschool Antwerpen (Professional bachelor, Communications); Sint-Michielscollege (Wetenschappelijke A).

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