Johny Kegels

Investor

Investment Committee at Angelwise

Ghent Metropolitan Area

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.

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Experience

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

Education

HandelshogeschoolMaster, Economics1987 — 1992
AP Hogeschool AntwerpenProfessional bachelor, Communications1985 — 1987
Sint-MichielscollegeWetenschappelijke A1979 — 1985

Skills & more

Sounding Board5Entrepreneurship31Start-ups10Marketing Strategy8Public Relations16Business Strategy13New Business Development6Social Media5Online Advertising4Online Marketing7Digital Strategy2Investments4

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Strategic Public Relations PlanningAngel InvestingVenture CapitalPrivate EquityStrategyLeadership

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