David Van der Auwera

CEO at WeWantMore | Future-Proofing the Design Agency | Brand Strategy, Brand & Spatial Design | Antwerp • London

📍 Belgium🔄 Updated September 2026💼 3 investments📅 10 years investing🗓 Last invested Aug 2024
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Co-Founder & Board Member
Jan 2016
​OrthoGrow is a Belgium-based advisory and distribution company with a mission to help medical device companies grow and accelerate their business. OrthoGrow Advisory offers dedicated and specialized advice in Sales, Quality and Regulatory and general Business aspects for medical device manufacturers. OrthoGrow Distribution specializes in (master) distribution and authorized representative services for companies expanding their business in Europe.
Investor
Jan 2016
DEO.care - Pioneering Operational Excellence in Healthcare At DEO.care, were dedicated to transforming operating room (OR) efficiency and driving the healthcare sector towards true value-based care. Our innovative approach centers around creating a digital twin of your OR, providing a detailed and comprehensive representation of your unique environment. Innovative Solutions for Unparalleled Efficiency: Our ground-breaking healthcare technology platform offers unparalleled solutions: Rich Data Generation: Over just two days, we gather detailed data from your OR, providing a foundation for our digital twin technology. Fast, Actionable Insights: Within four weeks, we deliver actionable insights and improvement opportunities, drawing from global best practices. Digital Twin Modeling: Our digital twin simulates potential improvements in your OR operations, offering a clear path to operational excellence. Why Choose DEO.care? Simplicity & Scalability: With a zero-installation setup and no need for Wi-Fi, our platform is both easy to implement and scalable. Continuous Improvement: Our ongoing support and recurrent reports ensure that your OR remains at the forefront of operational excellence. Quadruple Aim Impact: Our insights have a profound impact on improving team well-being, operational efficiency, financial performance, and patient experience. Our Origin: Born from a passion for enhancing healthcare operations, DEO.care was founded by professionals who spent hundreds of hours in the OR, identifying opportunities to streamline processes and reduce team fatigue, all while increasing surgery volume and improving patient experiences. Our Commitment: Were committed to supporting hospitals in implementing best practices for OR efficiency and assisting healthcare partners in introducing new technologies. Our digital twin platform is a game-changer in reducing surgical team fatigue, increasing surgery volume, and cutting the total cost of surgery.
Experience · 6 entries
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2024
Independent Board Member
Aug 2024
Wat doen wij? * Totaalaanneming: bouwprojecten uitvoeren en coördineren van A tot Z, inclusief de geheel of gedeeltelijke binnenafwerking * Projectcoördinatie
2016
Co-Founder & Board Member
Jan 2016
​OrthoGrow is a Belgium-based advisory and distribution company with a mission to help medical device companies grow and accelerate their business. OrthoGrow Advisory offers dedicated and specialized advice in Sales, Quality and Regulatory and general Business aspects for medical device manufacturers. OrthoGrow Distribution specializes in (master) distribution and authorized representative services for companies expanding their business in Europe.
Investor
Jan 2016
DEO.care - Pioneering Operational Excellence in Healthcare At DEO.care, were dedicated to transforming operating room (OR) efficiency and driving the healthcare sector towards true value-based care. Our innovative approach centers around creating a digital twin of your OR, providing a detailed and comprehensive representation of your unique environment. Innovative Solutions for Unparalleled Efficiency: Our ground-breaking healthcare technology platform offers unparalleled solutions: Rich Data Generation: Over just two days, we gather detailed data from your OR, providing a foundation for our digital twin technology. Fast, Actionable Insights: Within four weeks, we deliver actionable insights and improvement opportunities, drawing from global best practices. Digital Twin Modeling: Our digital twin simulates potential improvements in your OR operations, offering a clear path to operational excellence. Why Choose DEO.care? Simplicity & Scalability: With a zero-installation setup and no need for Wi-Fi, our platform is both easy to implement and scalable. Continuous Improvement: Our ongoing support and recurrent reports ensure that your OR remains at the forefront of operational excellence. Quadruple Aim Impact: Our insights have a profound impact on improving team well-being, operational efficiency, financial performance, and patient experience. Our Origin: Born from a passion for enhancing healthcare operations, DEO.care was founded by professionals who spent hundreds of hours in the OR, identifying opportunities to streamline processes and reduce team fatigue, all while increasing surgery volume and improving patient experiences. Our Commitment: Were committed to supporting hospitals in implementing best practices for OR efficiency and assisting healthcare partners in introducing new technologies. Our digital twin platform is a game-changer in reducing surgical team fatigue, increasing surgery volume, and cutting the total cost of surgery.
2015
Co-Founder (Acquired June 2019)
Dec 2015
BuildEye is een cloud-gebaseerd communicatie- en planningsplatform voor de bouwsector dat het eenvoudig maakt om al uw projecten te beheren. Ben je het beu om je onderaannemers te achtervolgen voor simpele vragen? Ziek van uren op iemand te moeten wachten en niemand te zien opdagen? Ervaring met late leveringen van materialen? BuildEye geeft zicht op elke taak in een bouwproject en waarschuwt alle betrokkenen wanneer er wijzigingen in de planning zijn of als er zich problemen voordoen. Je bent in staat om sneller te reageren, met minder inspanning en betere resultaten. Allemaal zonder noodzakelijke verplaatsing, en vanaf elk apparaat. Alle informatie, documenten en communicatie wordt bewaard en zijn direct gekoppeld aan het project. Bent u klaar om de eindeloze follow-ups en onverwachte problemen achter u te laten? Vraag een demo aan op www.build-eye.com BuildEye is a cloud based communication and scheduling platform for the Construction Industry that makes it easy to simply master all your projects. Tired of chasing your subcontractors for simple questions? Sick of having to wait for hours and see nobody turning up? Experienced late deliveries of materials? BuildEye keeps track of every task in a construction project and warns all involved whenever there is a change in the schedule or if problems arise. Youre able to react faster, with less effort and greater results. All without you having to move your feet, and from any device. All information, documents and communication is safely stored in the cloud and is directly related to the project. Ready to ditch the endless follow ups and unexpected problems? Ask for a free demo at www.build-eye.com
early stageConstruction
Founding Partner (Acquired December 2021)
Dec 2015
GrowForce: We help company founders create predictable sales funnels with their venture brand. The GrowForce team does this by teaching them how to automate the growth of their lead generation and bring their value proposition, sales and marketing process, technology stack and sales team to a higher maturity level. Clients include founders of leading European companies. Client information is not disclosed unless you reach out to me personnaly. You can check out our programs here www.grow-force.com Want to work with us? Shoot me an email at david@grow-force.com
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2016–2024 · 3 investments
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