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Peter Vanbekbergen

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Partner and Co-founder at imec.xpand · Partner & Co-founder at Imec Xpand

Leuven, Flemish Region, Belgium

FoundedImec Xpand

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About

Peter Vanbekbergen is a repeat deeptech entrepreneur who co-founded imec spin-offs—including M4S (acquired by Huawei/HiSilicon)—and, after roles from researcher to associate VP at imec, uniquely bridges labs and commercialization.

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Invests in

AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep TechHardwareMedical DevicesSemiconductors

Partner & Co-founder at Imec Xpand

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Imec Xpand's investors · 3

BOMTilburg · $540K – $5.8M checksKPN VenturesRotterdam · $1.1M – $5.4M checksSamsung Catalyst FundSan Jose

Experience

  1. imec.xpandPartner & Co-foundercurrent2017 — presentLeuven
  2. Pulsify MedicalCEO2023 — 2025Leuven, Flemish Region, Belgium
  3. SpectricityCEO2020 — 2021Mechelen
  4. IMECInnovation Manager2015 — 2017Leuven
  5. M4S NV, a Huawei CompanyVP of Engineering2010 — 2015Leuven, belgium
  6. M4S NV, a Huawei CompanyCo-founder & VP of engineering2007 — 2010Leuven, Belgium
  7. IMECAss. VP systems dvision2003 — 2007Leuven, belgium
  8. CoWareDirector of Engineering1997 — 2003Leuven
  9. SynopsysSenior research engineer1993 — 1997Mountain view, California
  10. Belgian DefenceReserve Officer1992 — 1993Belgium
  11. IMECResearch engineer1987 — 1992Leuven

Skills & more

Embedded Software8Embedded Systems20Perl1VHDL3IC34ASIC40Semiconductors29SoC24Mixed Signal12Digital Signal Processors23Electronics4VLSI1
+12 moreRTL designFPGAWiFiAnalog Circuit DesignEDACMOSMicroelectronicsARMAnalogIntegrated Circuit DesignSiliconSimulations

Languages Dutch · English · French · German

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Colleagues at imec.xpand

Bart Mul
Senior Investment Manager at BOM
Benoit Devogelaere
Partner at imec.xpand
Bert Gyselinckx
Partner at imec.xpand
Cyril Vančura
Partner at imec.xpand
Frank Bulens
Partner at imec.xpand
Jonathan Fajardo Cortes
Principal at imec.xpand
Jurgen van Eck
Senior Investment Manager at BOM
Karolina Dorozynska
Investment Associate at imec.xpand

Frequently asked questions

Who is Peter Vanbekbergen?
Peter Vanbekbergen is a repeat deeptech entrepreneur who co-founded imec spin-offs—including M4S (acquired by Huawei/HiSilicon)—and, after roles from researcher to associate VP at imec, uniquely bridges labs and commercialization.
Where does Peter Vanbekbergen work?
Peter Vanbekbergen is Partner & Co-founder of Imec Xpand and Partner and Co-founder at imec.xpand.
What does Peter Vanbekbergen invest in?
Peter Vanbekbergen invests in AI & Machine Learning, Biotech, Deep Tech, Hardware, Medical Devices, Semiconductors.
What companies did Peter Vanbekbergen found?
Peter Vanbekbergen founded Imec Xpand.
Where did Peter Vanbekbergen go to school?
Peter Vanbekbergen studied at KU Leuven; St-Jan Berchmans college.

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Spectricity mafia2

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Dirk ReynCo-founder and Board memberFounded eTheRNA Immunotherapies

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