Frank Maene
Fondateur chez Hummingbird Partners NV
Profil
Frank Maene is the founder of Be Central SA, founded in 2017.
He is also the founder of Hummingbird Partners NV, founded in 2000, where he holds the title of Venture Partner.
Additionally, he is the founder of Volta Management NV, founded in 2014, where he holds the title of Managing Partner.
Mr. Maene currently holds the position of Director at iNEWiT NV and Director-Supervisory Board at iQU BV, both of which are ongoing roles.
In the past, Mr. Maene served as Chairman at Q-layer NV, Director at Amplidata NV, Director at Green IT Globe NV, and Director at Çiçeksepeti Internet Hizmetleri AS.
Mr. Maene obtained a graduate degree from Ghent University.
Postes actifs de Frank Maene
| Sociétés | Poste | Début |
|---|---|---|
Hummingbird Partners NV
 Hummingbird Partners NV Investment ManagersFinance Hummingbird Partners NV is an Independent Venture Capital firm founded in 2000 by Barend van den Brande and Frank Maene. Hummingbird Partners NV is headquartered in Antwerp with additional offices in Istanbul and London. | Fondateur | 27/04/2000 |
iNEWiT NV
 iNEWiT NV Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Today, the ongoing migration from traditional CCTV analogue video systems to IP (Internet Protocol) based Video monitoring systems is happening at a very fast pace. If you combine these new technologies with the near ubiquitous availability of mobile data over Mobile (GSM) networks, you can imagine what you can do: Get true 'live' video from everywhere from anywhere on every device. iNEWiT has understood that not only the ability to use video over IP networks is the true revolution, but to enable a 'mobile component' is one of the real benefits that is brought to consumers, companies or even public services. Imagine the applications that you enabling by getting 'live video' straight onto people's mobile devices. The company therefore focuses on serving their customers with 3 main types of solutions: - The VIU Wireless Video Guard family for home monitoring and reassurance, aimed at consumers and small businesses. - The VIU PRO fully integrated multi-component video monitoring solutions aimed at business, industrial and government applications. - The MOVE and Video, a solution aimed at transport services, public transport and car- or truck fleets. This compact solution allows monitoring of vehicles whilst allowing users to view 'live' video from (within) the vehicle. The 'Video' component complements the MOVE solution by enabling 'narrowcasting' on in-vehicle screens. | Directeur/Membre du Conseil | - |
iQU BV
 iQU BV Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services iQU BV operates a network of multiplayer online (MMO) and role-playing gaming (RPG) portals in North America and Western Europe. The firm's portals deliver news, reviews, and media demos for teen-focused MMOs and MMORPGs. The company was founded by Simon Usiskin, Brian Spaans and Reinout Herbert Maria Te Brake in 2009 and is headquartered in Haarlem, the Netherlands. | Directeur/Membre du Conseil | - |
Volta Management NV
 Volta Management NV Investment ManagersFinance Founded in 2014 by founder Frank Maene, Volta Management NV is a venture capital firm headquartered in Ghent of Belgium. | Fondateur | 11/12/2014 |
Anciens postes connus de Frank Maene
| Sociétés | Poste | Fin |
|---|---|---|
Be Central SA
 Be Central SA Data Processing ServicesTechnology Services Be Central SA FS operates digital campus. It accommodates and welcomes a variety of training initiatives, projects and companies. The company was founded by Bart Becks, Karen Boers, Anne Collet, Xavier Damman and Olivier Delens in February 2017 and is headquartered in Brussels, Belgium. | Fondateur | - |
Green IT Globe NV
 Green IT Globe NV Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Green IT Globe NV operates as a web based platform which enable to access files, applications, and software. Its services include one unified web desktop, document preview, HD video and audio, session sharing and management, file manager, printing support, and multi-browser and multi-device. The firm operates as a workspace aggregator that gives users secure access to corporate IT resources such as company applications and data. The company delivers IT services that users can work and collaborate using any device with an HTML5 capable browser independent of whether they are in the office, on the road or work from home. Awingu was founded by Jan De Landtsheer, Wilbert Ingels, Kristof de Spiegeleer, Sophie de Maesschalck and Kester Goh in 2011 and is headquartered in Gent, Belgium. | Directeur/Membre du Conseil | - |
Çiçeksepeti Internet Hizmetleri AS
 Çiçeksepeti Internet Hizmetleri AS Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Çiceksepeti Internet Hizmetleri AS operates as an online flower store. The firm offers different kind of flowers for any special occasions such as birthdays, anniversary, valentines day, and others. Its services also offers cart for sending the flower to the receiver. The company was founded by Emre Aydin in 2006 and is headquartered in Istanbul, Turkey. | Directeur/Membre du Conseil | - |
Amplidata NV
 Amplidata NV Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Amplidata NV designs and develops object-based storage software. The firm’s products include himalaya and ampliStor. Its solutions encompass life sciences, media and entertainment, oil and gas, online applications, true digital library, and video surveillance. It caters to enterprises, service providers, and original equipment manufacturers. The company was founded by Wim Michel Marcel De Wispelaere, Wouter Kamiel Elisabeth Van Eetvelde and Kristof de Spiegeleer in 2008 and is headquartered in Ghent, Belgium. | Directeur/Membre du Conseil | - |
Q-layer NV
 Q-layer NV Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Q-layer NV develops and provides software for data centers. It provides datacenter and storage virtualization software for service providers in Europe and North America. The company offers Q-Center that provides virtual datacenter orchestration and automation; Q-Store, a storage and volume management solution that allows automation and integration; and Q-SAN, a software solution that provides virtual disks to servers and to external consumers over the iSCSI protocol. The company was founded by Niko Nelissen and Kristof De Spiegeleer in 2005 and is headquartered in Lochristi, Belgium. | Président | - |
Formation de Frank Maene
| Ghent University | Graduate Degree |
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Hummingbird Partners NV
Hummingbird Partners NV Investment ManagersFinance Hummingbird Partners NV is an Independent Venture Capital firm founded in 2000 by Barend van den Brande and Frank Maene. Hummingbird Partners NV is headquartered in Antwerp with additional offices in Istanbul and London. | Finance |
Q-layer NV
Q-layer NV Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Q-layer NV develops and provides software for data centers. It provides datacenter and storage virtualization software for service providers in Europe and North America. The company offers Q-Center that provides virtual datacenter orchestration and automation; Q-Store, a storage and volume management solution that allows automation and integration; and Q-SAN, a software solution that provides virtual disks to servers and to external consumers over the iSCSI protocol. The company was founded by Niko Nelissen and Kristof De Spiegeleer in 2005 and is headquartered in Lochristi, Belgium. | Technology Services |
iNEWiT NV
iNEWiT NV Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Today, the ongoing migration from traditional CCTV analogue video systems to IP (Internet Protocol) based Video monitoring systems is happening at a very fast pace. If you combine these new technologies with the near ubiquitous availability of mobile data over Mobile (GSM) networks, you can imagine what you can do: Get true 'live' video from everywhere from anywhere on every device. iNEWiT has understood that not only the ability to use video over IP networks is the true revolution, but to enable a 'mobile component' is one of the real benefits that is brought to consumers, companies or even public services. Imagine the applications that you enabling by getting 'live video' straight onto people's mobile devices. The company therefore focuses on serving their customers with 3 main types of solutions: - The VIU Wireless Video Guard family for home monitoring and reassurance, aimed at consumers and small businesses. - The VIU PRO fully integrated multi-component video monitoring solutions aimed at business, industrial and government applications. - The MOVE and Video, a solution aimed at transport services, public transport and car- or truck fleets. This compact solution allows monitoring of vehicles whilst allowing users to view 'live' video from (within) the vehicle. The 'Video' component complements the MOVE solution by enabling 'narrowcasting' on in-vehicle screens. | Technology Services |
iQU BV
iQU BV Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services iQU BV operates a network of multiplayer online (MMO) and role-playing gaming (RPG) portals in North America and Western Europe. The firm's portals deliver news, reviews, and media demos for teen-focused MMOs and MMORPGs. The company was founded by Simon Usiskin, Brian Spaans and Reinout Herbert Maria Te Brake in 2009 and is headquartered in Haarlem, the Netherlands. | Technology Services |
Amplidata NV
Amplidata NV Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Amplidata NV designs and develops object-based storage software. The firm’s products include himalaya and ampliStor. Its solutions encompass life sciences, media and entertainment, oil and gas, online applications, true digital library, and video surveillance. It caters to enterprises, service providers, and original equipment manufacturers. The company was founded by Wim Michel Marcel De Wispelaere, Wouter Kamiel Elisabeth Van Eetvelde and Kristof de Spiegeleer in 2008 and is headquartered in Ghent, Belgium. | Technology Services |
Green IT Globe NV
Green IT Globe NV Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Green IT Globe NV operates as a web based platform which enable to access files, applications, and software. Its services include one unified web desktop, document preview, HD video and audio, session sharing and management, file manager, printing support, and multi-browser and multi-device. The firm operates as a workspace aggregator that gives users secure access to corporate IT resources such as company applications and data. The company delivers IT services that users can work and collaborate using any device with an HTML5 capable browser independent of whether they are in the office, on the road or work from home. Awingu was founded by Jan De Landtsheer, Wilbert Ingels, Kristof de Spiegeleer, Sophie de Maesschalck and Kester Goh in 2011 and is headquartered in Gent, Belgium. | Technology Services |
Çiçeksepeti Internet Hizmetleri AS
Çiçeksepeti Internet Hizmetleri AS Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Çiceksepeti Internet Hizmetleri AS operates as an online flower store. The firm offers different kind of flowers for any special occasions such as birthdays, anniversary, valentines day, and others. Its services also offers cart for sending the flower to the receiver. The company was founded by Emre Aydin in 2006 and is headquartered in Istanbul, Turkey. | Distribution Services |
Volta Management NV
Volta Management NV Investment ManagersFinance Founded in 2014 by founder Frank Maene, Volta Management NV is a venture capital firm headquartered in Ghent of Belgium. | Finance |
Be Central SA
Be Central SA Data Processing ServicesTechnology Services Be Central SA FS operates digital campus. It accommodates and welcomes a variety of training initiatives, projects and companies. The company was founded by Bart Becks, Karen Boers, Anne Collet, Xavier Damman and Olivier Delens in February 2017 and is headquartered in Brussels, Belgium. | Technology Services |