Our dedicated team

Carl brings deep financial expertise and network, a relentless drive, and relevant private equity experience in the small- and mid-cap space. He spent over a decade in London where he began his career in investment banking at Lazard before transitioning into private equity by joining Crossroads, an emerging investment firm which builds operational platforms across real estate and related sectors.

Throughout his career, Carl developed a strong conviction in the value of entrepreneurial capital, value-add networks and long-term partnerships. That vision eventually led to the founding of Maxus in 2022.

Carl holds a Master of Law & Economics from the Catholic University of Leuven and an MSc in Finance from the University of Oxford.

Paul brings a strong entrepreneurial mindset with solid investment experience across private equity. He began his career at Naxicap Partners in Paris, where he gained hands-on experience in small- and mid-cap investments across a range of sectors.

In 2016, he moved to the US with Origis Energy. Together with the management team, they scaled Origis into a top 3 solar developer in the US. In 2021, Paul supported the successful sale of Origis Energy backed by Global Atlantic (KKR).

Following his return to Belgium, Paul focused on shaping the private equity strategy of his family office Thinc.Capital. Seeing firsthand the untapped potential for family offices to access opportunities beyond their core sectors and geographies, ultimately led to the foundation of Maxus.

Paul holds a Bachelor Business Engineering from the Catholic University of Leuven, a Master in Business Engineering from Solvay Business School and an MSc in Finance from Cass Business School of London.

Before joining Maxus, Jack spent a decade at institutional asset management firms in London. He most recently led European venture capital fund investments at the balance sheet investment arm of Legal & General Group, a FTSE 100 financial institution, where he also held roles in Corporate Strategy and M&A. Earlier in his career, he spent two years at BlackRock in various roles within the ETF division.

Jack’s experience across corporate strategy, private equity and venture capital has shaped a sharp investment judgment and a strong network in the European private equity ecosystem. Based in London, an essential hub for private markets, he brings valuable proximity to the broader investment landscape, while staying closely connected to the Maxus team with regular visits to the Ghent office.

Jack holds a First Class BA in English from Jesus College, Oxford, and is a Fellow of the Newton Venture Programme.

Upon joining Maxus in 2025, Matthias brought 12 years of experience in direct private equity, strategy, and operational value creation. He started his career at Lazard, advising on complex cross-border M&A, before joining the investment team at TBG, a Zürich-based investment holding, where he worked with global technology and industrial portfolio companies on strategy and transformation initiatives.

At Bencis Capital Partners, a leading mid-market private equity fund in the Benelux, Matthias focused on investments in technology, business services, and industrials. Most recently, Matthias was Head of Finance at Aikido Security, a fast-growing cybersecurity company, where he helped drive growth and scale operations.

Fueled by a deep interest in technology and value creation, and guided by a hands-on, entrepreneurial mindset, Matthias is passionate about partnering with ambitious companies and investors to help them become leaders in their field.

Matthias holds an MSc in Electromechanical Engineering from Ghent University and an MSc in Finance from Cass Business School in London.

Ruben developed his private equity foundation at PMV, building out the fund portfolio and the Belgian Growth Fund with a focus on small-cap buyout funds. During this time, he managed the complete execution cycle of fund investments and portfolio monitoring, gaining valuable insights into performance drivers across the private equity landscape. Before his time at PMV, Ruben's career started with formative experiences at Rivean Capital, BNP Paribas Principal Investments, and Sofindev Private Equity Partners, where he developed a strong analytical foundation.

Drawn to Maxus' entrepreneurial culture and long-term value orientation, Ruben firmly believes that disciplined selection is the chief driver of outperformance in private equity.

Ruben holds Master's degrees in Applied Economics and Taxation from the Catholic University of Leuven, and a Master's degree in Financial Management from Vlerick Business School.

Yanjing’s experience reflects a well-rounded background in private equity and M&A. Prior to joining Maxus, she was part of the direct investment team at Sofina, where she focused on technology and digital investments across Europe. Her earlier roles include positions in Transaction Services and M&A at KPMG, as well as corporate M&A at Euronext.

Over the years, Yanjing has gravitated toward environments that foster innovation, entrepreneurial thinking, and long-term value creation. These values are closely aligned with Maxus’s mission to bring a modern approach to investing by combining innovative thinking with proven investment fundamentals

Yanjing holds a Master in Management from ESCP Europe, with a specialization in corporate finance, and a Master in Finance and Economics from Tongji University.

As Head of Finance & Operations, Elise oversees all non-investment aspects of the firm.

Prior to joining Maxus, Elise spent 11 years at PwC, where she was a Director in the Deals department. In addition to advising on transactions, valuations and financial modeling projects, she was the driving force behind the firm’s Belgian and later also European venture practice. In this capacity, she was responsible for the service offerings, go-to-market, partnerships and the firm’s strategy related to entrepreneurs, venture capital and corporate venturing.

Throughout her career, she developed a deep appreciation for entrepreneurship and learned she thrives in fast-growing environments. This passion for growth and scalability is what drives Elise in her current role, ensuring seamless operations that grow alongside the firm’s ambitions.

Elise holds a Master’s degree in Applied Economics from the University of Ghent.

At Maxus, Nasos leads fund administration with deep expertise across private equity, real estate, and banking. His experience spans investor reporting, portfolio monitoring, and financial operations, developed through key roles in fund administration, fund control, and financial analysis.

His professional journey includes formative roles as Fund Administration Officer at Tribeca Fund Management, Fund Controller at IH International Advisors, and ALM Business Analyst at AXA Bank Europe.

Driven by a passion for financial clarity and operational excellence, Nasos is focused on building the robust administrative foundation that supports Maxus’ investment philosophy. His commitment to precision and transparency reflects the firm’s approach to wealth stewardship.

Nasos holds an MSc in Finance & Investments from Rotterdam School of Management.

Lara ensures the daily operations at Maxus run smoothly, supporting the team and their broad ambitions. She brings a multidisciplinary background and a strong sense of organization to her role, creating a productive and welcoming work environment.

Before joining Maxus, Lara earned a Master’s degree in Criminological Sciences at Ghent University and a Master’s in Education & Child Studies with a focus on forensic family pedagogy from Leiden University. Her academic journey reflects a deep interest in people, systems and structure and she now applies these qualities in the fast-paced, entrepreneurial setting of Maxus.

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