Growing companies, together.
We bring over a decade of hands-on experience in corporate finance, private equity and management consulting, having guided and scaled multiple businesses and led dozens of transactions. This journey taught us that true value isn't found in deals alone, but in authentic human connections.
That's why Pillar was founded: to bring together a select group of ambitious entrepreneurs and investors we genuinely enjoy working with to create lasting value, together.
Thomas Van Roy - Managing Partner
Learn moreFollowing a consistent approach
Secure
You realize the value you have already built, and stay to run what comes next. We structure the deal around what the owner actually wants - a full buy-out, or coming in alongside you - rather than around a fund's exit clock.
Support
We become a "pillar" under the company - not a board seat above it. That means practical governance, new talent where it's needed, and hands-on work with your teams on the ground where it's needed.
Succeed
Growth comes from two places: getting better at what you do, and buying the companies that make you bigger. We fund and accelerate both. Owners across the portfolio can co-invest in each other's businesses, which is what makes this a community.
Current investments
Full portfolio
Creatic
Digital marketing for SMEs
Pelt, BE
dear digital
Odoo and Shopify implementation
Ghent, BE
Eolis
Digital, marketing and sales talent
Brussels, BE
Nexu
IT and Software for SMEs
Brasschaat, BE
A selection of pre-Pillar work
Karel Hendrickx - Founder and former CEO of Dynapps
"Thomas is a driven individual whose expertise allows him to provide the right information in a no-nonsense manner, empowering entrepreneurs and business owners to make sound decisions. He was always ready to offer his advice, approaching every question with careful judgment."
