Finwise is a specialist fundraising and investor-introductions firm supporting startups and scaleups.
Our mission is to ease access to early-stage financing for entrepreneurs by connecting them to the right investors. By creating long-term partnerships between both worlds we want to contribute to economic growth and prosperity.
Our reputation is our sole trademark. We believe the human aspect is of the utmost importance in these transactions. Our approach is built on respect and trust.
We are 100% focused on defending your interests and will go the extra mile to get the best outcome. Understanding your background and aims is crucial to get to the best possible transaction. We make sure you can concentrate on the day-to-day running on our business while we get things done for you.
An international mindset is what differentiates us from those who unconsciously see everything through the eyes of their own culture. We believe bridging cultures is important in successful dealmaking.
Patrick Soetens has 25 years of experience in finance (banking, asset management, portfolio management, financial markets, wealth mgt). Apart from investor experience he gained startup experience as CEO of a new online Swiss bank entity of Belgian online broker and fintech pioneer Keytrade Bank. He was its CEO for almost 8 years during which the business grew from a startup entity to a fully fledged bank.
He holds a Master’s Degree in Business & Finance and a Master in Corporate Finance.
Eddy has a depth of management and director experience within the European insurance/reinsurance sector. He was managing director of Royal Bank of Canada’s reinsurance company in Ireland from 2001 until 2014. Prior to working in Ireland he worked in Switzerland and Belgium for the large Belgian banking and insurance group Bacob/Artesia. He was one of the founders of the Dublin International Insurance & Management Association (DIMA) in 1990 and served on its board for many years. He has been Chairman of the Board of KPN Insurance Company DAC.
Since 2014 he is an independent consultant offering strategic advice in risk management, governance, international regulation and was in this capacity involved in several projects related to the insurance and financial services sector.
– Associate Partner
Thomas is a succesful angel investor (2017-2022) turned solo GP in 2022, backed by three silent partners (Nicolas D, Charles D, Axel D). He already realised two exits, of which one portfolio returner.
