Felix Van de Maele, Angel Investor

Felix Van de Maele is the Founder and CEO of Collibra, a global leader in data intelligence. Since 2008, he has scaled the company into a trusted platform that helps enterprises unlock the value of their data, with a diverse global footprint spanning the U.S., Belgium, Australia, France, the UK, the Czech Republic, and Poland. Collibra enables organizations to build data‑driven cultures by connecting IT and business users with trusted insights and algorithms. Beyond Collibra, Felix serves as a Board Advisor at Guardsquare, supporting mobile application security innovation, and is a Fellow at KU Leuven’s van de Hogenheuvelcollege, recognized for excellence in applying principles of scientific management. His career reflects a consistent focus on advancing enterprise technology and fostering academic and industry collaboration. As an angel investor, Felix has backed startups including Donna, Henchman, and Rita Data, underscoring his commitment to supporting founders building next‑generation platforms in AI, legal tech, and data infrastructure. His portfolio highlights a passion for empowering entrepreneurs who are shaping the future of data and enterprise solutions.