Pitchdrive
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Key people at Pitchdrive.
Key people at Pitchdrive.
Key people at Pitchdrive.
Pitchdrive is a premier early-stage venture capital firm based in Europe that focuses on empowering visionary founders to build transformative startups. It primarily invests in pre-seed and seed rounds, deploying tickets typically between €200k and €2M, with a strong emphasis on B2B SaaS, marketplaces, e-commerce linked to recurring revenue, and software-driven hardware sectors. Beyond capital, Pitchdrive offers hands-on mentorship and operational support from experienced entrepreneurs, helping startups accelerate growth and scale effectively. The firm’s approach fosters a collaborative environment that drives the next wave of successful European startups, bridging the gap between angel investors and early-stage ventures[1][2][3].
Founded by seasoned entrepreneurs with deep experience in tech startups, Pitchdrive has evolved into a leading early-stage VC with a third fund of around €50 million under management. Its founders include individuals who have built and exited successful companies such as Xpenditure (later Rydoo) and have extensive backgrounds in product development, commercial strategy, and scaling tech businesses. The firm’s origin is rooted in the desire to provide founders with not just funding but also real-time, practical support from people who have “done the startup ride” themselves. This entrepreneur-led approach has been central to Pitchdrive’s evolution and focus on founder empowerment[3][4].
Pitchdrive rides the wave of increasing demand for early-stage venture capital in Europe, especially for startups that combine software innovation with scalable business models. The timing is favorable due to Europe’s growing startup ecosystem and the need for more founder-friendly, operationally involved investors. By bridging the gap between angel investors and institutional funding, Pitchdrive accelerates startup growth trajectories, helping companies reach Series A faster. Its emphasis on hands-on support and data-driven investment aligns with broader market trends favoring founder-centric VC models and scalable tech solutions. This approach strengthens the European startup ecosystem by nurturing high-potential companies that contribute to innovation and economic growth[1][2][3][5].
Pitchdrive is well-positioned to continue expanding its influence in the European early-stage venture capital market, leveraging its entrepreneur-led model and strong network. The firm’s third fund and track record of over 60 investments indicate robust growth momentum. Future trends shaping its journey include increasing digitization across industries, the rise of software-driven hardware, and the growing importance of recurring revenue business models. As Pitchdrive deepens its operational support and expands its portfolio, it is likely to play a pivotal role in shaping the next generation of European tech leaders, maintaining its founder-friendly ethos while scaling impact[3][5].
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1, 2025 | Rookoo | $1.0M Seed | — | — |
| Sep 1, 2025 | Irregular | $80.0M Series A | — | Dell Technologies Capital, Founders Fund, Pareto Holdings, Sequoia Capital, SFC Capital, Ten Eleven Ventures, Y Combinator, Deepak Jeevan Kumar, Jodi Sherman Jahic, Stephen Pankhurst |
| Sep 1, 2025 | Lexroom.ai | $19.0M Series A | — | Adjacent, Base10 Partners, Crosslink Capital, Scale Asia Ventures, Louis Jonckheere, Mikko Kodisoja, Pete Koomen |
| Sep 1, 2025 | Eagl | $970K Seed | — | Boris Bogaert, Louis Jonckheere, Pieterjan Bouten |
| Sep 1, 2025 | Driven | $2.0M Seed | — | Boris Bogaert, Wim Derkinderen |
| Sep 1, 2025 | Dalton | $1.0M Seed | — | Adjacent, Pieterjan Bouten |
| Jul 1, 2025 | Cashfeed | $2.0M Seed | — | Toon Coppens |
| Jul 1, 2025 | Driven | $3.0M Seed | — | Reformation Partners, Startup Ignition Ventures, True Ventures, Uncorrelated Ventures, Scott Banister |
| May 1, 2025 | NineID | $4.0M Venture Round | — | Wim Derkinderen |
| Apr 1, 2025 | Markmi | $1.0M Seed | — | Boris Bogaert, Wim Derkinderen |
| Apr 1, 2025 | Peliqan.io | $2.0M Seed | — | — |
| Mar 1, 2025 | Predikt | $1.0M Seed | — | — |
| Mar 1, 2025 | Lexroom.ai | $2.0M Seed | — | Adjacent, Banyan Ventures, Louis Jonckheere |
| Mar 1, 2025 | UNA Watch | $410K Seed | — | Pareto Holdings, SFC Capital, Ofir Ehrlich |
| Jan 1, 2025 | IntelliProve | $1.0M Seed | — | Boris Bogaert, Pieterjan Bouten, Toon Coppens |
| Nov 1, 2024 | Predikt | $920K Seed | — | — |
| Sep 1, 2024 | FixForm | $2.0M Seed | — | Boris Bogaert, Wim Derkinderen |
| Sep 1, 2024 | Tiro.health | $1.0M Seed | — | Dawn Capital, Jenny Fielding, Scott Hartley, Fortino Capital, Boris Bogaert, Willem Delbare, Wim Derkinderen |
| Aug 1, 2024 | Accurat | $1.0M Seed | — | Fyrefly VC, Toon Coppens |
| Jun 1, 2024 | Donna | $2.0M Seed | — | Banter Capital, Dawn Capital, Jenny Fielding, Scott Hartley, Everywhere Ventures (The Fund), Flex Capital, Fortino Capital, Fuel Ventures, Gotham Gal Ventures, Hustle Fund, Offline Ventures, Oyster Ventures, Peak, Roosh Ventures, #SecretFund, Slow Ventures, XAnge, Yes VC, Boris Bogaert, Bradley Horowitz, Christian Reber, Dean Bartosh, Guillaume Luccisano, Justin Mateen, Thibaud Elziere, Willem Delbare, Wim Derkinderen, Youcef Es-skouri |
| Jun 1, 2024 | North.cloud | $2.0M Seed | — | Dawn Capital, Jenny Fielding, Scott Hartley, Everywhere Ventures (The Fund), Fortino Capital, Gotham Gal Ventures, Oyster Ventures, Slow Ventures, Yes VC, Boris Bogaert, Justin Mateen, Willem Delbare, Wim Derkinderen |
| Jun 1, 2024 | Otamiser | $3.0M Seed | — | Adjacent, Dawn Capital, Jenny Fielding, Scott Hartley, Fortino Capital, Boris Bogaert, Louis Jonckheere, Pieterjan Bouten, Willem Delbare, Wim Derkinderen |
| Apr 1, 2024 | Silo Team | $1.0M Seed | — | Fuel Ventures |
| Mar 1, 2024 | Copilot | $6.0M Series A | — | Adjacent, Louis Jonckheere, Pieterjan Bouten |
| Jan 1, 2024 | Incognia | $31.0M Series B | — | Angelic Ventures, Anthemis Group, Bessemer Venture Partners, Ali Tamaseb, Haun Ventures, Nascent, Point72 Ventures, SparkLabs Group, Uncork Capital, Underscore VC, Balaji Srinivasan, Boris Bogaert, Mo El-Bibany, Sean Park |
