Conny Vandendriessche

Overview

Conny Vandendriessche is a Belgian entrepreneur and angel investor known for her commitment to supporting female-led businesses. She founded Accent Jobs in 1995, which later evolved into the House of HR, a leading European HR services company. In 2018, she co-founded We Are Jane, an investment fund dedicated to providing growth capital to companies with female CEOs or shareholders. The fund focuses on sectors such as MedTech and stages including Seed and Series A, primarily in Belgium and the Netherlands. Conny also established Stella P., a head-hunting firm aimed at enhancing diversity in boardrooms by selecting external board members with the right expertise to help ambitious companies grow. Additionally, she serves on the boards of several organizations, including Ardo, Degroote, Xior, AlliA, PIA Group, and Van Marcke, leveraging her extensive experience in international business expansion. As an Entrepreneur in Residence at the Vlerick Entrepreneurship Academy, Conny actively mentors and supports aspiring entrepreneurs, sharing her insights and expertise to foster the next generation of business leaders. Her investment philosophy centers on empowering women in business, promoting diversity, and supporting companies that demonstrate a strong commitment to these values. Through her various ventures and investments, Conny continues to make a significant impact on the entrepreneurial landscape, championing initiatives that drive growth, innovation, and inclusivity in the business world. Conny's dedication to female entrepreneurship is further exemplified by her role in founding We Are Jane, a European investment fund primarily for and by women. This initiative aims to supply growth capital to companies with a female CEO or shareholder, focusing on sectors such as MedTech and stages including Seed and Series A, primarily in Belgium and the Netherlands. The fund seeks to invest in companies with a proven track record, at least breaking even, and with a minimum turnover of 1.5 million Euros. Through this endeavor, Conny addresses the gender disparities in funding and supports women-led businesses in scaling their operations. Her involvement in Stella P. also reflects her commitment to enhancing diversity in corporate leadership, ensuring that boards benefit from a wide range of perspectives and expertise. In addition to her entrepreneurial and investment activities, Conny serves on the boards of several organizations, including Ardo, Degroote, Xior, AlliA, PIA Group, and Van Marcke. These roles allow her to apply her strategic vision and experience in international business expansion to guide and support the growth of these companies. As an Entrepreneur in Residence at the Vlerick Entrepreneurship Academy, Conny actively mentors and supports aspiring entrepreneurs, sharing her insights and expertise to foster the next generation of business leaders. Her investment philosophy centers on empowering women in business, promoting diversity, and supporting companies that demonstrate a strong commitment to these values. Through her various ventures and investments, Conny continues to make a significant impact on the entrepreneurial landscape, championing initiatives that drive growth, innovation, and inclusivity in the business world.

Investment Focus

• Female-led companies
• Proven track record
• Minimum turnover of 1.5 million Euros

Portfolio Companies