Alanah Pelkmans

Growing up by the Belgian seaside, I’ve always appreciated the value of being connected to local roots whilst building a global perspective. My academic journey took me across Europe, with studies at KU Leuven, the University of Zurich, and the Rotterdam School of Management, where I built a strong foundation in finance and international business. My career then started at Citigroup in London, where I focused on M&A transactions for Financial Sponsors in the Consumer and Technology sectors.

Over four years, I gained extensive experience navigating complex transactions across different products (M&A, private placements, leveraged finance, ECM). Motivated by a passion for consumer businesses and a desire to make a meaningful impact, I returned to Belgium to join Verlinvest.

At Verlinvest, I focus on Consumer Tech and Lifestyle investments, partnering with entrepreneurs to build brands that challenge the status quo and enhance the lives of consumers globally. Each day, I’m inspired by the opportunity to partner with visionary entrepreneurs, collaborate within a dynamic global team, and leverage our collective expertise to build purposeful, category-disrupting brands.
I’ll leave you with a quote reflecting my mindset in life and business: “Opportunities don’t happen. You create them.”