Building the operational backbone for Europe's next generation of leaders

Our team delivers the technology, processes, and support systems that enable our CIRs to focus on what matters most – creating value for our investors.

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Bart Houben

CFO

Bart is a strategic investment and financial leader bringing two decades of comprehensive experience across the full deal lifecycle in Private Equity, Venture Capital, and M&A. He expertly pairs deep investor acumen with hands-on Operational CFO leadership, having guided financial strategy for startups, SMEs, and investment funds. Bart is also a committed steward of corporate governance, providing strategic oversight on company boards where he has served as observer, adviser, full member, and chair. His expertise is instrumental in creating the financial architecture required to achieve sustained, high-growth outcomes for WAD Capital and its portfolio.

  • Executed Full Deal Lifecycle across two decades in PE, VC, and M&A.

    Drove Operational Excellence as hands-on CFO for multiple startups and SMEs.

    Provided Strategic Oversight serving across all board capacities (Chair, Member, Adviser, Observer).

    Optimized Financial Strategy to achieve sustained, high-growth outcomes for portfolio companies.

  • Direct Financial Strategy and operational excellence for WAD Capital and its portfolio.

    Utilize M&A/PE Acumen to inform investment decisions and optimize returns.

    Lead Governance & Risk Management to ensure strict compliance and effective mitigation.

    Integrate Investor Insight with financial leadership to drive value creation.

Market Intelligence

We analyse industry trends and verify key data points, giving GPs and CEOs-in-Residence accurate, actionable insights at every stage.

Search Phase Support

We provide operational and analytical backing to CEOs-in-Residence, helping them navigate sourcing, diligence, and deal preparation efficiently.

Talent Pipeline

We identify and screen candidates for future CEO cohorts, building the pool from which GPs select CEOs-in-Residence.

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Vincent King

COO

Vincent is an entrepreneurial business leader with over a decade of experience scaling companies and driving operational excellence across B2B Service, SaaS, and data-driven industries. His expertise lies in transforming businesses, enhancing profitability, and leading growth in complex, high-stakes environments.

  • Founded & Scaled SaaS to €200K MRR in 6 months

    Built a consulting unit from €0 to €8M in the DACH region

    Led M&A and integrated acquisitions into operations

    Delivered 100+ data, AI, and BI projects across Europe

  • Drive strategic operational process improvements

    Implement data-driven workflows to boost scalability

    Lead AI and analytics projects delivering measurable ROI

    Design and refine processes for predictable growth

At WAD Capital, our operational team's collective expertise drives our commitment to fostering entrepreneurial talent and sustaining the growth of European SMEs.

  • Luca - Search Analyst

    Luca

    Search Analyst

  • Aniello

    Aniello

    Search Analyst

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    Nia

    Interning Search Analyst

  • Julien - Interning Search Analyst

    Julien

    Interning Search Analyst

  • Yvan - Summer 2025 Intern

    Yvan

    Summer 2025 Intern

  • Arnav - Summer 2025 Intern

    Arnav

    Summer 2025 Intern

  • "WAD Capital's search fund framework delivers a truly unique PE experience"

    Yvan

  • "We're not just buying businesses—we're preserving legacies while unlocking digital potential. Every SME we analyze represents decades of entrepreneurial vision waiting for its next chapter."

    Arnav

The Development Team

Precision intelligence that turns market noise into investment opportunities

Our Deal Intelligence platform is WAD Capital's proprietary CRM system that transforms how CEOs-in-Residence identify and evaluate acquisition targets. Integrated with AI-powered data sources, it delivers comprehensive financial profiles, automated screening, and intelligent filtering, turning weeks of manual research into hours of focused analysis. The team behind this system ensures our technology infrastructure scales seamlessly with each cohort, enabling CEOs in residence to move with speed and precision.

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Sandy

Solution Architect

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Kasun

Senior Engineer

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Buddhika

Senior Manager

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Chaminda

Software Engineer

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Dulaj

Team Lead

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Randil

Software Engineer

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Mihika

Project Manager

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Methuli

QA & Automation Engineer

Ready to shape the future of European SMEs?

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