Our Organisation

Private Capital Belgium was founded in 1986 as a professional association representing the venture capital (VC) and private equity (PE) community in Belgium. Private Capital Belgium members are investment fund managers and professionals who deliver services to the community. All members agree to strictly respect our code of conduct.

The Primary Goals
of The Association

Advocacy

To be the industry’s recognised spokesperson and to be the collective voice towards various authorities, regulatory bodies, and other stakeholders;

Growth

To contribute to the continuous development of business in our industry by promoting the adoption of legislative and/or regulatory developments that facilitate investment activities; to promote a climate of entrepreneurship and lasting added-value creation; and, to stimulate innovation;

Insight

To collect and analyse socio-economic, financial, legal and fiscal data related to the industry and to provide extensive information to its members, policy makers, academics and other bodies on all relevant topics;​

Excellence

To improve the quality of the operation of the industry; to contribute to the training of qualified managerial groups both in funds and in their portfolio companies; and, to spread an appropriate culture.

Furthermore, Private Capital Belgium fosters active networking between its members and third parties. It also ensures contacts with similar associations in Belgium and abroad (Invest Europe, other national Venture Capital Associations).

The 2025 Board
of Directors

  • Renaat Berckmoes

    Fortino Capital

  • Jan Alexander

    Secretary General

  • Thomas Dewever

    Smile Invest

  • Harry Haeck

    Smartfin

  • Filip Lacquet

    Participatiemaatschappij Vlaanderen

  • Sophie Manigart

    Vlerick Business School

  • Raf Moons

    BNP Paribas Fortis – Private Equity

  • Joëlle Starquit

    Sofindev Management

  • Emmanuelle Strauven

    Wallonie Entreprendre

  • Tom Van de Voorde

    Gimv

  • Katleen Vandersmissen

    Heran Partners

  • Sabine Vermassen

    Capricorn Partners

The daily management is handled by our secretary general Jan Alexander and our management assistants Hilde Vandermeulen and Jette de Koning.