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Education
HEC Liège (2015 - 2016)
- Degree: Master
- Field of Study: Finance
- Description: Master thesis : "The role of governmental funds regarding investment as Venture Capital in early-stage digital startups" (Magna Cum Laude)
Kauffman Fellows Academy (2014 - 2014)
- Degree: Unknown Degree
- Field of Study: Finance
- Description: Venture Deals - How to deal with Term sheets
HEC Liège (2010 - 2012)
- Degree: Master
- Field of Study: Management - Marketing and Strategic Intelligence
- Description: Master thesis : "Study of the conditions of emergence of an Internet startups ecosystem in Belgium" (Grade : Magna Cum Laude)
Skills:
Start-ups, Strategy, Management, Entrepreneurship
Work Experience:
General Manager at FNX Ventures
- Location: Liège, Région wallonne, Belgique
- Duration: 2024-02 to Present
- Description: Venture capital firm partnering at (pre)seed stage with entrepreneurs in Benelux, France, and Germany active in (cyber)security, protection tech, dual technologies, and new materials. FNX has been launched by Herstal Group (a leading company in the defence sector) and Wallonie Entreprendre (a financial holding company and Venture Capital tech investor). At FNX, it's not just about financial investment. We're committed to empowering startups with a comprehensive support system. Leveraging Herstal Group's deep technical know-how and cutting-edge technological expertise, we offer startups unparalleled access to markets, key customer insights, and the latest business trends. Join us in this journey where innovation meets experience, and where your startup can thrive with the right blend of financial support and expert guidance. Mail me at thibaut[at]fnx.vc. I promise to get back to you within 48 hours to schedule a first call.
Investment Manager at Wallonie Entreprendre
- Location:
- Duration: 2019-01 to Present
- Description: W.E. is a 5+bn€ holding that provides growth financing for midsize enterprises with strong market position, growth potential and excellent management in all sectors. I'm involved in the Venture Capital arm of the holding focusing on digital. Its direct investments are usually between 1 MEUR and 25 MEUR, as equity or quasi-equity, always as minority shareholder. WE is also a limited partner in several funds, in particular in technology (Digital, Biotech and cleantech).
Investment Manager at WING by Digital Wallonia
- Location:
- Duration: 2016-11 to Present
- Description: W.IN.G. (Wallonia Innovation and Growth) by Digital Wallonia is a 60M€ fund, managed by WE, aiming at financing digital startups in Wallonia My role : - Analysis of investments' opportunities : Due Diligence, clients' references checking, team assessment, market analysis, financial analysis, product testing - Support to portfolio companies as board member & observer or as "sparing partner" Major Investments : - Verbolia : from 100k€ ARR [mid-2018] to 2.500k€ ARR [mid-2022] with 200k€ equity raised (and ~1M€ debt), only investor; - Vertuoza : from 240k€ ARR [mid-2021] to 1.500k€ ARR [mid-2022] with 1,2M€ equity raised, first "yes" ticket; - Wooclap : from 60k€ ARR [mid-2017] to 4.000+k€ ARR [mid-2022] with 1,7M€ equity raised, first institutional ticket. Few exits : Faqbot (acq Destiny), Pootsy (acq Groupe S), Tricount (acq Bunq), Opinum (acq Itineris)
Co-owner at Positive Software
- Location: Belgium
- Duration: 2013-03 to Present
- Description: NEST'up (see below) CO.STATION (see below) FOTOCOM (sept 2014 - Jan 2015; project manager) I was in charge of various projects such as: - A/B testings; Launch of foto-posters.com; Development of the new US foto's website (using Pixfizz PAAS); other projects
Startups knowledge builder at Digital Wallonia
- Location:
- Duration: 2018-04 to 2018-12
- Description:
Candidate Intelligence Report
AI-powered analysis from the perspective of a US hiring director — evaluating career continuity, growth trajectory, and role fit.
Career Continuity & Risk Assessment
No employment gaps observed; continuous engagement in startups, venture capital, and related ventures since 2013, including multiple concurrent roles.
Career consistently centered on digital startups, venture investing, and tech-enabled services (SaaS, cybersecurity, digital Wallonia ecosystem), with short-term collateral activities that reinforce domain expertise.
Long-standing involvement in multiple roles since 2013, with progressive seniority (co-owner, VC investor, GM). While several roles run concurrently, this pattern aligns with a portfolio/venture leadership track and demonstrates sustained engagement.
Education from HEC Liège complements a career in finance, strategy, and venture management; no evident misalignment between qualifications and responsibilities.
Career Growth Curve
Best-Fit Roles (Top 5)
Managing Director, Venture Capital Fund (cybersecurity/digital)97% fit
Deep, multi-fund and multi-portfolio VC experience with a track record of sourcing, due diligence, and portfolio value creation; strong leadership and cross-border deal experience align with a senior fund role.
Head of Corporate Development - Cybersecurity/Defense Tech92% fit
Strategic driver with board-level exposure, partnership development, and M&A experience; fits a growth/strategic lead within a corporate or VC-backed growth stage company.
Vice President of Growth & Portfolio Value Creation (VC/Growth Firm)90% fit
Proven portfolio growth tracking (e.g., SaaS and digital players) and board/observer roles; strong metric-driven approach ideal for value creation in growth-stage funds.
General Manager / Chief Strategy Officer - Cybersecurity Scale-up85% fit
Operational leadership and strategic oversight with a history of launching and scaling startups; suitable for leadership in a high-growth tech company.
Investment Director - Digital Tech (Private Equity / Government-backed Fund)82% fit
Extensive experience in digital investments, minority stakes, and LP involvement across funds; credible candidate for senior investment leadership in tech-focused funds.
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