Follow the adrenaline of exponential growth.
AI-native
We believe technology is replacing services. Our tech autonomously solves painful problems with AI-first or AI-native technology and makes a difference in the life of people and businesses.
Rockstar teams
We bring the best founders, operators and investors together in small but high-performing teams. Each venture is built by people who have seen the early stages and understand what it takes to turn an idea into a fast-growing venture.
NEVER STOP
We are a self-funded startup studio, only incorporating a new venture when the previous one is successfully launched, funded and growing. We aim for a zero-fail rate by building with focus and with the right people. We are not afraid of iterating and pivoting.
CO-BUILDERS
CO-BUILDERS
Lorenz Bogaert
Chief Executive Officer
Serial entrepreneur with track record in building software, ventures and ecosystems.
Nicolas Van Eenaeme
Chief Venture Developer
Tech entrepreneur who knows what it takes to get a venture from 0 to 1.
Jeroen Vroman
Studio Manager
Raw studio power with a hands-dirty mindset; turning messy opportunities into validated ventures that move fast.
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OUR VENTURES
OUR VENTURES
Every venture here started as an idea on a whiteboard at StarApps. Some are now growing across Europe and the US, others are just getting started. We back each team hands-on until the moment they are successfully funded, growing and can run on their own.
WHY US?
WHY US?
Ecosystem
We don't build alone here. Founders join an active community of builders, operators, designers, developers, investors and advisors.
Experience
We know where companies fail and where they win. We guide teams through critical early decisions and aim for 100% success.
Co-building
We step in as hands-on co-founders, helping with hiring, product, fundraising, go-to-market strategy and early operations.
Venture selection
We run strict validation processes. Only 1 out of 10 promising ideas becomes a venture, while others are paused and reviewed later.
Funding
Our co-investors include some of Europe's strongest angels and early-stage funds. We typically aim for a €500K+ pre-seed round shortly after incorporation.
Fair terms
No preferential treatment. No complex structures. Co-founders stay in the driver's seat throughout the whole journey.
Business model
We focus on early revenue and real customers. Every venture is built around recurring revenue and a model that scales without the need to hire large teams fast.
Strategic partners
We work closely with partners who push ventures forward, from product strategy to operations and the next rounds of funding.
CO-INVESTORS
CO-INVESTORS
No venture grows alone. Each one of them is supported by co-investors who get involved early and help founding teams navigate their company from 0 to 1. A group of operators, founders and investors who know what it takes to scale a business.
Gilles Mattelin
Built Intuo (acquired by Unit4) and Henchman (acquired by LexisNexis), bringing deep SaaS scale-up and product expertise.
Louis Opsomer
Supports early-stage teams with strong analytical insight and experience across fast-growing tech companies.
Wim Derkinderen
Seasoned tech operator with hands-on expertise in scaling SaaS products and driving commercial growth.
Jonas Deprez
Serial founder behind Daltix, bringing sharp product focus and real-world scaling experience.
Jeroen De Wit
Scaled Teamleader into a leading European SME SaaS platform with global commercial traction.
Joris Van Der Gucht
Co-founder of Silverfin with deep expertise in SaaS platforms, data workflows, and operational scaling.
Matthias Geeroms
Co-founded Lighthouse and brings strong ecosystem understanding and strategic startup guidance.
Ben Schrauwen
Product-driven operator with a passion for building high-impact enterprise software.
Koen Christiaens
Experienced founder with strong product instincts and hands-on go-to-market expertise.
Boris Bogaert
Co-founded Xpenditure/Rydoo, bringing commercial expertise and international SaaS scaling experience.
Jorn Vanysacker
Co-founder of Henchman with deep experience in legal-tech and AI-powered product development.
Dieter De Mesmaeker
Operator with execution focus, helping teams build scalable and repeatable processes early on.
Ewout Meyns
Tech operator with experience accelerating product growth and early traction for SaaS teams.
Pieter Casneuf
Business leader with strong strategic and commercial experience across tech and software.
David Du Pré
Creative technologist with a strong instinct for product innovation and clear strategic thinking.
Felix Van de Maele
Co-founder of Collibra, bringing global scale-up experience and deep enterprise SaaS expertise.
Geoffroy De Cooman
Commercial strategist known for turning complex concepts into clear market value.
Mattias Putman
Former PieSync builder with strong experience in product, integrations, and scalable software models.
Jonas Dhaenens
Serial tech founder with experience scaling cloud, hosting, and digital infrastructure companies.
Niels Vanden Bouverie
Strategic operator focused on aligning product, people, and long-term growth execution.
Anthony De Clerck
Entrepreneurial builder supporting category-defining technology ventures.
BUILD WITH US
BUILD WITH US
We don't believe in building alone. Whether you want to invest in first rounds, become a founder, help us build, or be the first to try what we ship. We'd love to work with you.