About us
Building ventures that accelerate decarbonization
We are on a mission to rebuild the planet for future generations to thrive. That’s no easy feat, but we mean business. The One Planet Studio core team is backed by a dedicated team of investors, local talent, international clean tech pioneers, within a blooming ecosystem. Nice to meet you! Reach out!
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Management
Commercial Engineer with +15 years experience in international venture building and portfolio management as founder, co-founder, intrapreneur, corporate venture and venture partner.
"One Planet Studio mirrors my search for Ikigai—aligning my passion, mission, profession, and vocation—while inviting Belgium's future leaders to find their own purpose through our ventures." - Bernard
Bio Engineer with +10 years experience in sustainability, bio-sourcing, circularity, innovation & startups as founder, co-founder of different sustainability ventures.
"I joined One Planet Studio to amplify my impact as an entrepreneur and take it to the next level. The challenges we face today demand bold, innovative solutions, and the ambitions of this team resonate deeply with my own. Together, we're striving to create meaningful change in the world of sustainable construction." - Loïc
Commercial engineer with 10 years of experience in impact investing and entrepreneurship, as founder, VC, and strategy consultant.
“One Planet Studio is the partner ambitious impact entrepreneurs and investors want by their side : bold, hands-on and genuinely committed." Timothy
CFA Charterholder with 10+ years in M&A and sustainability consulting, and a dedicated entrepreneur building clean-tech solutions.
"I believe business innovation and technology are among our strongest answers to today’s environmental challenges. But even the best solutions only scale when they’re commercially viable and supported by the right financing structures and entrepreneurial teams. That’s exactly what One Planet Studio brings: a place where capital, innovation and builders align to turn climate ambition into reality." Joaquim
Pieter De Smedt has strong leadership experience in the built environment, having served as CEO of Automix, where he led the design and construction of concrete batching plants for the ready-mix and precast markets. He later acted as Chief Commercial Officer at Aerobel, a specialized manufacturer of innovative insulation materials and systems.
Anna Vella is a KU Leuven Business Engineering (Technology & Entrepreneurship) Master’s student with strong analytical and communication skills and a clear motivation to work on sustainability and impact. She brings high learning agility, structured execution, and a collaborative, feedback-driven mindset, with experience turning complex ideas into clear plans and narratives. At One Planet Studio, she supports venture building work from early validation through execution, with a pragmatic, market-first approach and strong attention to quality.
Supported by experienced advisors
The team is backed by experienced advisors and investors sharing a common vision of responsible, impact-driven business.
Board members
