Mike Vandenhooft

Angel Investor Belgium ·Founded 1998

Overview

Mike Vandenhooft is a Belgian entrepreneur and angel investor with a focus on e-commerce, technology, and e-health sectors. He co-founded Newpharma, the first Belgian online pharmacy, and has been actively investing in early-stage companies since 2019. His investment portfolio includes companies like Shyfter, a cloud-based HR and workforce management platform, and Sortlist, a platform connecting businesses with marketing agencies. Vandenhooft seeks investment opportunities in companies with at least six months of sales track record and a validated business model, particularly in e-commerce, technology (SaaS or marketplaces), and e-health projects. He has a history of leading funding rounds and providing growth capital to promising scale-ups. His investment strategy emphasizes supporting entrepreneurs and management teams that aim to build businesses benefiting society and the environment, aligning with sustainability and positive impact. Vandenhooft's extensive experience in e-commerce and digital marketing, combined with his active involvement in various sectors, underscores his commitment to fostering innovation and growth in the Belgian startup ecosystem.

Investment Focus

  • At least six months of sales track record
  • Validated business model
  • Focus on e-commerce, technology (SaaS or marketplaces), or e-health projects

Portfolio Companies

SortlistShyfterObvy

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Frequently asked questions about Mike Vandenhooft

What sectors does Mike Vandenhooft invest in?

Mike Vandenhooft invests in Technology, Healthcare, Energy, Agriculture, E-commerce and SaaS, and is based in Belgium. Mike Vandenhooft is listed as a angel investor in the ConnectSafely investor database.

What stage does Mike Vandenhooft invest at?

Mike Vandenhooft backs companies at Seed, Series A and Series B, writing cheques of 1M - 5M.

Which regions does Mike Vandenhooft invest in?

Mike Vandenhooft invests across Germany, France, Spain, Austria, Netherlands and Belgium.

What companies has Mike Vandenhooft invested in?

Mike Vandenhooft's portfolio includes Sortlist, Shyfter and Obvy.

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