Wim Derkinderen
InvestorManaging Partner at Pitchdrive · EIR at SmartFin
Belgium
Writes $540K – $2.2M checks · typically $25K
About
Wim Derkinderen co-founded a founder-led VC in 2017 after scaling a startup and acts as a from-the-trenches, hands-on partner who backs bootstrapped, execution-strong teams and stays loyal.
Contact· published on Wim's own website
Invests in
AI & Machine LearningClimate TechFintechHR TechSaaS
Experience
- PitchdriveManaging Partner & Board membercurrent2021 — presentAntwerp, Flemish Region, Belgium
- FixFormDirector and Board membercurrent2021 — present
- Hrbs.Investor and Board membercurrent2016 — present
- LAWS NVOwnercurrent2006 — present
- Realo - Find your next homeInvestor and Board member2015 — 2024
- RydooCCO at Rydoo - Member of Management Board2017 — 2021London, United Kingdom
- RydooCo-Founder and Director Business Development2014 — 2017
- FaqbotInvestor and Board Member2018 — 2021
- PROBEC NVbestuurder2011 — 2017
- CardWiseCo Founder and CCO2011 — 2014
- NetlogAccount Manager Belgium2008 — 2011
- SpaceCheckerSales Manager2004 — 2007
Skills & more
New Business Development8Business Development41Product Management8Strategic Partnerships36Start-ups35Business Strategy10Sales Management5B2B12Mobile Payments10Account Management5Mobile Devices2Loyalty Programs
+12 more
E-paymentsOnline AdvertisingMarketing StrategyCredit CardsMobile AdvertisingMobile MarketingE-commerceElectronic PaymentsProduct MarketingPaymentsEntrepreneurshipOnline MarketingLanguages English · French · Spanish
From Wim's professional profile.
Colleagues at Pitchdrive
Alexine Capiau
Investment Director at Pitchdrive
Boris Bogaert
Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Pitchdrive
Bram Troch
Operations at Pitchdrive
David Donahue
Partner at Mbuyu Capital Partners
Emily Kegels
Investment Manager at Pitchdrive
Jonas Dhaenens
Co-founder & Board Member at Pitchdrive
Koen Christiaens
Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Pitchdrive
Lorenz Bogaert
Co-founder & Board Member at Pitchdrive
Network1
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Wim Derkinderen?
- Wim Derkinderen co-founded a founder-led VC in 2017 after scaling a startup and acts as a from-the-trenches, hands-on partner who backs bootstrapped, execution-strong teams and stays loyal.
- Where does Wim Derkinderen work?
- Wim Derkinderen is Managing Partner at Pitchdrive.
- What does Wim Derkinderen invest in?
- Wim Derkinderen invests in AI & Machine Learning, Climate Tech, Fintech, HR Tech, SaaS.
- What check size does Wim Derkinderen write?
- Wim Derkinderen typically writes checks of $540K – $2.2M.
- Where did Wim Derkinderen go to school?
- Wim Derkinderen studied at montfort.
Founder mafias
SmartFin mafia4
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Pitchdrive mafia2
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
