Barend Van Den Brande

Founder of Hummingbird Ventures / Nomads.vc / Magnificent Grants ... not active on Linkedin..

📍 United Kingdom, United Kingdom🔄 Updated September 2026💼 9 investments📅 26 years investing🗓 Last invested Oct 2018
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Investor & Board Member
Nov 2015
Keeping older people connected to the things that matter most We are a leading introductory live-in care agency, helping older people get the care they need, in the place, they feel happiest – their own homes. At Elder, we believe life isn’t about how long you’re here for, it’s about how well it’s lived. It’s about getting the support you need without giving up your dignity. It’s about protecting your independence and making sure you’re able to choose the little things as you age – like what you have for dinner or watch on telly, right through to the big stuff, like where you call home. The problem: 97% of people say they don't want to end up in a care home and yet the vast majority of people receiving full-time care end up shoe-horned into a solution they never wanted. Often alone and lonely, surrounded by people they don't know. The solution: We're the alternative to residential care homes. We want your loved ones to be able to stay where they'll be happy, in their own home. They can stay where their memories are, sit in their garden, eat food they actually like, and are even able to keep their pets. All while their needs are being cared for by a vetted, experienced live-in carer, perfectly matched to their needs and personality. Elder is one of the fastest growing companies in Europe, and we have no intention of slowing down. We’re building the alternative to the care home across the UK & Europe and aim to reshape how society looks after its elderly. We are hiring! Get in touch if you would like to work with us!
Investor
Dec 2014
Deliveroo is an award-winning delivery service founded in 2013 by William Shu and Greg Orlowski. Deliveroo works with approximately 176,000 best-loved restaurants and grocery partners, as well as around 150,000 riders to provide the best food delivery experience in the world. Deliveroo is headquartered in London, with offices around the globe. Deliveroo operates across 9 markets, including Belgium, France, Italy, Ireland, Qatar, Singapore, United Arab Emirates, Kuwait and the United Kingdom.
Investor and board member
2013
At Beat, we believe that technology can change the world. We work in small, autonomous teams following agile methodologies. When it comes to having a meaningful job, we believe in Dan Pink's work motivation principle: our teams have to possess Autonomy, Mastery, and Purpose. Our goal is to be efficient and develop groundbreaking technologies that improve the lives of people in the cities we operate in. You will work among stunning colleagues whose passion radiates, inspiring you to unlock your potential. We provide unlimited access to learning and opportunities to grow, along with competitive compensation packages. Beat’s headquarters are based in Athens, Greece, while additional development and operations offices are located in Amsterdam, Lima, Santiago, Bogotá, Mexico City, Buenos Aires with many more soon to come.
Investor and board member
2013
At Showpad, were all about helping you tap the full potential of every seller. Our Showpad Enablement Operating System (eOS) brings together your marketing and revenue teams, uniting them around the content, training, and tools that help win deals and grow revenue. eOS is an all-in-one, AI-powered solution that adapts to your unique strategy and tech stack. And wherever you may be in your enablement journey, our team of experts has got you covered. Showpad has been named a Leader in the Forrester Wave™ Sales Readiness Solutions 2023 report, listed as a top 10 software company by G2, and recognized among Built In’s Best Places to Work 2024. Showpad has been named a Strong Performer by Forrester’s Wave for Sales Content Solutions, recognized as a top 10 software company by G2, and listed in Deloitte’s Fast 50 and Inc Magazine’s 2019 Best Workplaces. Learn more at Showpad.com.
Lead investor and board member
2009
Delivery made simple. Shutl is the hassle-free delivery service that helps you send your item in just a few clicks.
Founding Investor & Board Member
Jan 2001
Clear2Pay - Bringing clarity in a complex world of payment transactions. Clear2Pay is an innovative payments technology company focused on delivering globally applicable solutions for secure, timely and streamlined payments processing. As a payments moderniser, Clear2Pay actively supports financial institutions globally in meeting their payments unification goals across the entire value chain. Clear2Pay brings bank payment systems and operations up to next generation technology and the next generation’s customer demands. Clear2Pay’s Open Payment Framework (OPF) enables financial institutions to improve internal payments processing efficiencies whilst at the same time providing their clients with better payment services that are faster, with richer payments related information. Clear2Pay is now an FIS company, the largest provider of banking and payments technology solutions and a global leader in consulting and outsourcing solutions. For more information, please visit www.clear2pay.com.
Experience · 11 entries
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Investments (9)
Board (7)
2018
Automata
Investor
Oct 2018
2015
Investor & Board Member
Nov 2015
Keeping older people connected to the things that matter most We are a leading introductory live-in care agency, helping older people get the care they need, in the place, they feel happiest – their own homes. At Elder, we believe life isn’t about how long you’re here for, it’s about how well it’s lived. It’s about getting the support you need without giving up your dignity. It’s about protecting your independence and making sure you’re able to choose the little things as you age – like what you have for dinner or watch on telly, right through to the big stuff, like where you call home. The problem: 97% of people say they don't want to end up in a care home and yet the vast majority of people receiving full-time care end up shoe-horned into a solution they never wanted. Often alone and lonely, surrounded by people they don't know. The solution: We're the alternative to residential care homes. We want your loved ones to be able to stay where they'll be happy, in their own home. They can stay where their memories are, sit in their garden, eat food they actually like, and are even able to keep their pets. All while their needs are being cared for by a vetted, experienced live-in carer, perfectly matched to their needs and personality. Elder is one of the fastest growing companies in Europe, and we have no intention of slowing down. We’re building the alternative to the care home across the UK & Europe and aim to reshape how society looks after its elderly. We are hiring! Get in touch if you would like to work with us!
2014
Investor
Dec 2014
Deliveroo is an award-winning delivery service founded in 2013 by William Shu and Greg Orlowski. Deliveroo works with approximately 176,000 best-loved restaurants and grocery partners, as well as around 150,000 riders to provide the best food delivery experience in the world. Deliveroo is headquartered in London, with offices around the globe. Deliveroo operates across 9 markets, including Belgium, France, Italy, Ireland, Qatar, Singapore, United Arab Emirates, Kuwait and the United Kingdom.
2013
Investor and board member
2013
At Beat, we believe that technology can change the world. We work in small, autonomous teams following agile methodologies. When it comes to having a meaningful job, we believe in Dan Pink's work motivation principle: our teams have to possess Autonomy, Mastery, and Purpose. Our goal is to be efficient and develop groundbreaking technologies that improve the lives of people in the cities we operate in. You will work among stunning colleagues whose passion radiates, inspiring you to unlock your potential. We provide unlimited access to learning and opportunities to grow, along with competitive compensation packages. Beat’s headquarters are based in Athens, Greece, while additional development and operations offices are located in Amsterdam, Lima, Santiago, Bogotá, Mexico City, Buenos Aires with many more soon to come.
Investor and board member
2013
At Showpad, were all about helping you tap the full potential of every seller. Our Showpad Enablement Operating System (eOS) brings together your marketing and revenue teams, uniting them around the content, training, and tools that help win deals and grow revenue. eOS is an all-in-one, AI-powered solution that adapts to your unique strategy and tech stack. And wherever you may be in your enablement journey, our team of experts has got you covered. Showpad has been named a Leader in the Forrester Wave™ Sales Readiness Solutions 2023 report, listed as a top 10 software company by G2, and recognized among Built In’s Best Places to Work 2024. Showpad has been named a Strong Performer by Forrester’s Wave for Sales Content Solutions, recognized as a top 10 software company by G2, and listed in Deloitte’s Fast 50 and Inc Magazine’s 2019 Best Workplaces. Learn more at Showpad.com.
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