Committees

Tax & Legal Committee

The Tax & Legal Committee monitors new and upcoming legislation affecting the VC/PE industry and more in general, makes in depth studies on tax or legal matters relevant for the VC/PE industry. Its aim is to provide information to PCB members on these topics, inter alia by way of workshops and news alerts. Where relevant, the Committee assists the PCB in its active lobbying mission.

Chairpersons of the Tax & Legal Committee are Edmond Bastijns (Gimv) and Emmanuelle Strauven (Wallonie Entreprendre – as of September 2022). Marthe Wouters (Contrast) is secretary of the committee.

The T&L Committee Members

  • Alexandra Vanhoudenhoven (SFPI – FPIM)

  • Céline Van Bever (Fortino)

  • Davy Vandenbussche (Waterland)

  • Elke Van de Walle (PMV)

  • Jan Alexander (Secretary General Private Capital Belgium)

  • Julie Van Cauwenberghe (Vendis)

  • Matthias De Witte (Droia)

  • Nele Govaert (Ackermans & van Haaren)

  • Peter Debou (BNP Paribas Fortis)

  • Rafaël Hulpiau (Verlinvest)

  • Sabine Vermassen (Capricorn Partners)

  • Tom Decloedt (Quaestor)

  • Tom Matthijs (Cobepa)

ESG Committee

During its December meeting in 2022, the Private Capital Belgium board decided to create an ESG Committee, which will act as a platform to organise and encourage the sharing of knowledge and experience on ESG topics. The ESG Committee can, inter alia, play a role at the following levels:

  1. At (pre-)investment stage: ESG due diligence, exclusion policies, etc..
  2. At the level of portfolio companies: ESG data collection, data interpretation, KPI setting, data reporting, ESG audits, engagement with management, etc..
  3. At the level of the investment firm: ESG policy, internal organisation and training, LP reporting.

The ESG Committee Members

  • Alizée Jolie (Alcopa)

  • Anne-Sophie De Clercq (Verlinvest)

  • Barbara Coussée (Junction Growth)

  • Hilde Van der Straeten (Korys)

  • Jan Alexander (Secretary General Private Capital Belgium)

  • Jessica Peters (Argos Wityu)

  • Joachim Vansanten (Quanteus/RSQ)

  • John Mansvelt (Apheon)

  • Leslie Totté (Capricorn Partners)

  • Michiel Deturck (Vendis Capital, Chair)

  • Patty Terryn (BNP Paribas Fortis)

  • Phaedra Beyers (Strada Partners)

  • Raf Roelands (Heran Partners)

  • Rita Van den Abbeel (Incofin)

  • Vincent Van Bueren (Gimv, Deputy Chair)

As stated in its mission, the Private Capital Belgium ESG Committee sets out to act as a platform to organise and encourage the sharing of knowledge and experience on ESG topics.

In this respect, the Committee did a mapping exercise of the various ESG (software) tools and consultants in the market, each with their own expertise and focus.
We reached out to approximately 65 parties and gathered their feedback, which resulted in a concrete tool for our members to find the perfect ESG partner for their own company and broader ecosystem. Click the button on the right to access the tool.