Harry Haeck

Harry Haeck is a highly experienced venture capital Partner at Smartfin, specializing in B2B technology investments across Europe, with a particular focus on the Benelux region. He is actively involved in the investment process, from early-stage (Seed/Series A) to growth-stage (Series B onwards) companies, with initial tickets ranging from €500K to €10M and potential follow-on investments up to €30M. smartfinvc+2

Harry possesses a strong background in finance and law, having started his career as a business lawyer specializing in banking and financial law at Deloitte Legal and Liedekerke. He transitioned into investment banking and private equity at BNP Paribas Fortis, where he focused on technology deals and gained diverse corporate banking experience through a Senior Talent Program. smartfinvc+2

Harry actively contributes to the governance and strategic direction of various companies and industry organizations. He serves as a Board Member or Observer for several technology companies, including emma (Cloud Management Platform), Payflip, CrazyGames, Hex-Rays, and Betty Blocks, and is a Member of the Investment Committee at Stalusa and a Board Member at Private Capital Belgium. smartfinvc+3

His investment philosophy emphasizes supporting strong founding teams with passion, clear communication, and a focus on solving scalable problems with competitive advantages. He considers metrics like ARR growth, customer acquisition cost, lifetime value, gross margins, cash burn, churn, and retention rates when evaluating potential investments. unicorn-nest