Backing you. Building with you. Elevating you.

You’re a founder with bold ideas, relentless drive, and a vision for something bigger. You know the late nights, the tough calls, the pivots. You don’t just want capital - you want partners who’ve been in the trenches, who know what it takes to make it work.

That’s where we come in: We’re a team of founders, builders, and business leaders. We’ve been through it before - and we still are. We don’t just invest; we contribute where it counts. Hands-on when needed, out of the way when not. Tech isn’t a tagline for us - it’s how we operate, embedded in everything we build and back.

We look for high-growth businesses led by bold, people-first founders. Those who push boundaries, challenge the norm, and create real impact. We don’t just invest - we keep building. Because staying sharp, in the founder game, and creating impact is what drives us too.

1105. Built by founders, for founders.

WHAT WE DO

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We found & build because we love it and are damn good at it.

FOUND

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We back businesses that need an extra push.

VC/PE

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We support high-potential founders on their journey.

SEED

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We invest in (early stage) funds to scale our impact and insights.

FUND IN FUND

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Building a community of founders and creators.

COMMUNITY

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OUR PORTFOLIO

HOW WE DO IT

THE TEAM

Tom Vroemans a serial (tech) venture builder, passionate about founding businesses and elevating teams.

TOM
VROEMANS

FOUNDER
Founder, builder, and investor. Co-founded November Five, Gorilla, Spencer, and more. Knows what it takes to build, scale, and pivot. At 1105, Tom backs founders with hands-on experience and sharp strategy, helping them build with impact and heart.
Vincent Bruyneel a seasoned CFO / M&A lead with deep expertise in corporate development.

VINCENT
BRUYNEEL

GENERAL PARTNER
Finance & M&A expert. Previously at Capco, Telenet, Liberty Global. Knows how to scale companies, optimize capital, and create financial resilience. At 1105, Vincent helps founders go beyond funding—building financially sound, high-growth businesses.
Dario Prskalo a market research, business intelligence, and process optimization expert.

DARIO
PRSKALO

VENTURE ASSOCIATE
Data, BI, and process optimization expert. At 1105, Dario turns complex data into clear insights, helping founders optimize operations, uncover growth opportunities, and make data-driven decisions. Passionate about using AI tools to enhance efficiencies and drive innovation.
David Du Pre a B2B SaaS and GTM strategist, leadership coach, and hands-on growth operator.

David
Du Pré

VENTURE ENABLER
Go-To-Market enabler. Has helped global businesses launch, scale, and win. Knows how to create traction, accelerate growth, and build strong brands. At 1105, David helps founders sharpen their GTM strategy, craft compelling narratives, and drive sustainable revenue growth.
Toon Gyssels a specialist in hyper-scaling teams and businesses at 10x speed.

TOON
GYSSELS

VENTURE ENABLER
Operator and scale-up expert with experience at Rocket Internet, Talabat, and Kitopi. Lives and works in Dubai, bringing 1105 access to the MENA region. Knows how to scale fast and build high-performing teams. At 1105, he helps founders structure operations and expand into new markets.
Philip Vandervoort specialist in consumer markets and mobile technology.

Phillip
Vandervoort

VENTURE ENABLER
Enterprise leader with experience at AB Inbev, Microsoft, Proximus. Knows how to drive transformation and build winning strategies in tech and consumer. At 1105, he brings strategic insight and a global perspective, helping founders think bigger and scale smarter.

WHY WE DO IT

We’re here to elevate people.

We believe businesses thrive when they put people first. Empower teams, create real value for customers - and growth follows. More than that, when we lift others, we build something bigger than business. We contribute to a better world.

With heart.

Heart is love, energy, passion, compassion, commitment, gut, and grit.It’s what fuels us - and it’s what draws us to others.

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