Pitchdrive

Pitchdrive is an operator-led pre-seed and seed venture capital firm headquartered in Antwerp, Belgium, founded in 2020 by Boris Bogaert, Wim Derkinderen, and Koen Christiaens (ex-Rydoo), and chaired by Jonas Dhaenens (founder of team.blue). The firm operates under a 'Co-founder Capital' model, combining first-cheque investments of €250K–€2M with hands-on operational support from a network of experienced European entrepreneurs and operators. It is industry agnostic but focuses on AI-native founders across three areas: AI-native software products, AI-enabled business categories, and software-defined physical companies (robotics, hardware, mobility). Fund IV, closed in June 2026 at €60M (oversubscribed from a €50M target), is fully privately backed with no government or institutional capital, and targets 25–30 early-stage startups across Europe and select international markets. Pitchdrive has backed 70+ startups across Funds I–IV and maintains offices in Antwerp, Ghent, Amsterdam, Berlin, Barcelona, London, and New York. Founders can apply directly via the website.