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Obsessed Founders: Some observations 💭   Why do some founders dominate markets while others fade? I’ve noticed one trait separates the best: obsession—not just passion. In my latest article, I break down some observations: ➡️  Obsession Starts Early It’s not a phase—it’s lifelong. Think chess champions at 16 or relentless thinkers. Obsession isn’t learned; it’s baked in. ➡️  Hyper-Ambitious They don’t just disrupt—they aim to own the game. Obsessed founders out-strategize, out-hustle, and outlast. Competition? They live for it. ➡️  Always “On” Even in downtime, they’re scanning for opportunities. A passing comment at a party? That’s their next investor lead. The most successful ones balance their intensity with an awareness of the “human touch.” They know when to push and when to pause. ⏬ Check out the full article here: (P.S. Obsessed founders: Like if this resonates… then go back to work. 🤝 )

⚡ Angelwise invests in Pleevi! Pleevi’s AI-driven software makes EV charging smarter, greener, and more cost-efficient by optimizing energy use in real time. With €1M in funding, alongside co-investors Qbic Fund | Venture Capital, Seeder Fund, Noshaq, and Loïc Bar, they’re set to manage 25,000 charging points across Europe by 2027. Proud to support Wout, Robin & team—and excited to have Marc Mommaerts as Chairman of the Board. Thanks to Cambrian and everyone involved in making this happen!   VITO, EnergyVille, Isabelle, Pierre-François, Stéphanie, Vincent, Cedric, Joanna, Loïc, Tim, Désirée, Sammy Perel, Laura Léonard See the article in the comments. ⬇️

𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘀𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗼 𝘆𝗲𝘁? At Sealution - Connectivity Below Deck, we are committed to an innovative maritime industry, focused on the power of quality vessel data, reliable connectivity and digital transformation. Our new corporate video highlights the numerous opportunities within the industry, showing how our Gateway plays a vital role in unlocking these through seamless onboard connectivity. By enabling to switch from low-frequency to high-frequency sensor data acquisition, our plug-and-play Gateway breaks down barriers to deploy the full potential of every vessel. Watch the full video below to discover the story behind our Gateway, and the many options it brings to make your vessel smarter and the maritime industry greener. Unlock. Connect. Evolve. #maritimeIT #connectivity #IoT #zerocarbonshipping #gateway

How we use AI Agents to transform loyalty 🤖 So what are AI Agents? AI agents are intelligent systems that learn from interactions, analyze data and improve over time. They adapt to user behavior, enabling personalized experiences and smarter decision-making. Imagine brands that not only understand you but evolve with you, offering rewards and experiences that feel uniquely personal. That’s the power of AI agents. At Authic Labs, we leverage AI agents in our loyalty programs to analyze customer interactions and tailor rewards based on individual preferences. These intelligent systems get smarter over time, learning from every engagement to provide increasingly personalized and seamless experiences. According to a report by Mckinsey Global Institute, AI-agents have the potential to automate up to 70% of tasks performed by the workforce. This isn’t just about efficiency, it’s about creating new opportunities to focus on creativity, strategy, and building stronger connections. With AI agents, we’re creating a future where loyalty programs feel effortless and meaningful, building stronger relationships between brands and customers. #authic #aiagents

🎤🍴👥 Keynotes, lunch break, and roundtable talks! Yesterday, at voizine, we hosted an event for the technical and product leaders of our portfolio startups, bringing together founders, advisors, and some guests. Bart Adams (xyzt.ai), Valéry Mainjot (Cikisi), and Tim Vandecasteele (ex Silverfin & die van de boekhouding) shared their experiences on product management, team scaling, and implementations of RAGs. Thanks to everyone who joined and contributed! #VentureCapital #Angelwise #Growth #Innovation #Keynotes

🎉 Our latest investment! We are proud to support Accurat.ai in their successful €1 million funding round. With our backing, Accurat will expand their data-intelligence software across Europe, enabling physical retailers to make smarter, data-driven decisions. #Steroids 💪 Accurat's platform uses AI and consumer location data to provide precise insights for strategic decision-making. Their client list includes major retailers like Delhaize, Lidl and Brico. 🌍🚀 Congratulations to Bart Muskala, Steven Van Canneyt, and the entire Accurat team. We look forward to the next chapter. Welcome to Bart Putteman, the new COO, and thank you to the (existing) co-investors PMV, Lorenz Bogaert, Toon Coppens, and Jonas Deprez. Read the article from De Tijd: https://lnkd.in/eANu7mGS #Accurat #RetailTech #Investment #DataDriven #VC #GhentTechies

What an amazing event!📢 Yesterday Angelwise organised an advisory event with our portfolio companies and advisors. Topic: All things sales! The audience got pitched by: Omar Mohout, Bart Muskala, Nicolas Christiaen, Jonas Deprez, Ruben Pauwels and Dominique Adriansens followed by round table discussions where everybody shared insights. Thanks for attending Qollabi, Palmki, Sealution - Connectivity Below Deck, Watcherr, Cikisi, Azumuta, dScribe, Authic Labs, sympl, Twikey and Donna by dealside and to our advisors Kurt, Peter, Nicolas and Omar. Greetings from the team, Jan Vorstermans, Marc Mommaerts and Ruben Pauwels. #event #sales #growth #venture

Next event: FTI SuperNova Our team will be in Antwerp over the next few days. We are ready to be inspired by tech entrepreneurs, investors and innovators. Greet our portfolio companies at their booth or catch their pitch: Palmki, Azumuta, Sealution - Connectivity Below Deck and dScribe. Reach out to Jan, Marc or Ruben to connect! #venturecapital #growth #inspiration #keynotespeakers #ftisupernova #supernova #waagnatie