You’ve built something promising. We help you scale it. We’re a Venture Studio with 150 experts in AI, software, marketing, and go-to-market—designed to supercharge early-stage companies. More than capital, we bring the execution power to fuel your next leap.

What’s in it for you

At WS Venture Studio, we partner with early-stage AI and software companies that are ready to scale. Our 150-person team—100 in software and AI, 50 in marketing and go-to-market—works hands-on with your team to accelerate product development, market traction, and growth.

We offer a disciplined, hands-on model for investing in AI-native and Software companies. Our 6-year closed-end structure, transparent governance, and execution-focused approach significantly increase the chances of meaningful outcomes.

With deep operational involvement and a proven methodology, we align with both founders and investors to drive timely exits and strong, risk-adjusted returns.

High Upside,
Lower Risk

Co-building with our expert team means fewer wrong turns, faster progress, and a real shot at breakout success.

Capital on Your Terms

We deploy only what you need, when you need it. The entrepreneur stays focused on building, not chasing capital.

Flexible Exit Options

Benefit from partial or full exits at each funding round, or hold your stake if you believe there’s more room to grow.

No Hidden Costs. Full Support.

We don’t charge for funnel development, investment committee participation or operational overhead. You get real support without surprise invoices.

Who we are

Why WS Venture Studio ?

Real change starts with the right partners.
We team up with founders and industry experts to uncover opportunities where others see obstacles. WS Venture Studio is about building what’s next, together.

What sets us apart? A 150-person team of specialists in software development, AI, marketing, and go-to-market who work alongside you to accelerate growth. We bring execution power to your vision—so you’re not scaling alone.

We help you go from vision to execution—faster, smarter, and stronger.

What we invest in

Future-Proofing Industries

Targeting sectors primed for digital transformation.

Robust AI/Software solutions

Leveraging data and automation to gain a competitive edge.

Significant Market Opportunity

We partner with ventures that have a strong potential customer base and
clear scaling path.

Market Potential

Sizable, growing addressable market.

Meaningfull Impact

The proposed solution transforms or elevates its industry.

Launch feasability 
(3-6 yrs)

Our teams can confidently move it from concept to commercial success.

Unique Tech/AI Angle:

Must differentiate through cutting-edge software, machine learning or data-driven solutions

Scale What Works


We help proven early-stage companies scale faster and leaner, turning product-market fit into exponential growth.

Designed for a Better Future


Our ventures pursue more than revenue. They move industries forward with clear, measurable contributions to a more sustainable world.

Investors

WildStream

Your digital innovation accelerator

Expert Network

Our proven methodology for developing a product or an app will make your vision take shape

Hybrid Agency

Hybrid is exactly what the name suggests: a hybrid solution that combines the best of in-house and outsourcing digital marketing.

Anseribus

Supplier of Governance services and M&A expertise

How we make it happen

1

From Idea to Investment-Ready


We help you pressure-test your missing & vision—validating market needs, customer value, and business model strength to set the stage for real growth.

2

We Build With You—Not Just Invest


We bring both capital and hands-on expertise to get you moving fast. From product development to go-to-market strategy —we’ve got it covered, so you can focus on growth

3

Growth, Then Lift-Off


When traction hits, we help unlock your next funding round. We introduce aligned investors, support the raise, and may (partially) exit to make space for your continued growth

4

Exit

Typically occurs within 3–6 years.

Our portfolio

Silex insight

Supplier of cutting-edge Embedded Security and Video IP Solutions.

The Video solution has been incorporated by Australian Stock-Quoted Audinate and the Embedded Security part has been acquired by French-based Secure-IC

SOLD

Carflow

Carflow was designed and built to be a complete solution for marketing, sales and stock management for auto dealers. 

The solution has now been incorporated into the offering of MotorK, a European leader in digital solutions for automotive distribution.

SOLD

Growzer

Benefit from more than 30 years of hospitality experience

The driving forces behind Growzer have many years of experience in the hospitality industry, know how things work in practice and translate that into affordable and easy-to-use solutions that you can really use. 

SOLD

Meet the team

Michel Van Maercke
CEO WS Venture Studio
Serial Entrepreneur

Successfully turned-around and exited multiple globally operating Tech and Software companies to large stock quoted Enterprises such as Trimble, Audinate, Cadence (Secure-IC)

Represents the fund on board to ensure alignment with objectives.

Jan Vanhoyweghen
Jan Vanhoyweghen
CEO WildStream
Serial Entrepreneur

Ran an investment fund, acted as CEO in multiple ventures, led multiple turnarounds, and sold ventures to i.a. publicly listed companies.

Examples: Netmining, Mifratel, Adam Software, Arco, Larian,…

Provides deep M&A and strategy expertise

Frederic Apers
Frederic Apers
Founder WildStream
Serial Entrepreneur

Entrepreneur with multiple tech startup launches and exits. Most recently: made Carflow, a B2B automotive Saas solution, successful which led to its sale to a stock exchange company

Focus on product innovation and market-fit strategy.

News and events

No news articles.

Our unique way

Execution Power Meets Venture Discipline

At WS Venture Studio, we back AI-driven software companies with the hands-on governance support and large expert technical and marketing teams they need to win. Our structured, founder-aligned model brings speed, focus, and clarity to early-stage growth—so you can scale with confidence, not guesswork.

Maximum Capital:

Capped at € 0,7 M per Venture ensuring prudent capital deployment.

Team of Serial Entrepreneurs:

Michel, Jan, and Frederic have track records of building, scaling, and selling companies.

High-Leverage Support, Low Cost to You


One flat fee for the CEO of the Studio Venture. No surprise costs. We cover everything from pipeline building to investor prep—so every euro goes into building, not bureaucracy.

Success isn’t a bet. It’s built—with capital, talent, and execution under one roof

With a seasoned CEO guiding governance and highly experienced technical and marketing teams, we hugely increase the odds of scaling successfully—and exiting strategically and successfully.