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Taste Westerlund
Taste Westerlund was founded in 2009 by Jean-Jacques Westerlund. The office stewards capital generated by the 2008 divestiture of the Antwerp-based Westerlund...
Taste Westerlund
Taste Westerlund was founded in 2009 by Jean-Jacques Westerlund. The office stewards capital generated by the 2008 divestiture of the Antwerp-based Westerlund Group pulp and paper port-logistics business to Babcock & Brown. Marie Francoise Simon, Jean-Jacques Westerlund's wife, holds a shareholder position in the related Taste Invest vehicle. The office allocates across venture, private equity, real estate, and collectibles. Confirmed focuses include startup-stage investments and AI/ML applications. Geographic reach centers on Europe. Positions support both Belgian and international entrepreneurs through direct commitments rather than broad fund-of-funds structures. Jean-Jacques Westerlund died in 2021. The firm maintains its headquarters at 5 Plantinkaai in Antwerp along with a Taste Invest office at Brouwersvliet 19-21. Adjacent holdings include Jade Synergies Projects and Crocodile Daddy. The office participates in the Antwerp-based Forum 2020 network focused on urban mobility.
General information
Firm type
Single Family Office
Year founded
2009
AUM
Undisclosed
Location
Region
Europe
Country
Belgium
City
Antwerpen
Corporate office
Antwerpen, Belgium
Principals
Jean-Jacques Westerlund
Founder
Marie Francoise Simon
Shareholder in Taste Invest
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Where does the underlying wealth come from?
The office manages capital from the 2008 sale of Westerlund Group, an Antwerp port-logistics business, to Babcock & Brown.
Who runs investment decisions at Taste Westerlund?
Jean-Jacques Westerlund founded the office. Marie Francoise Simon serves as a shareholder in Taste Invest following his death in 2021.
What investment stages does Taste Westerlund target?
The office focuses on startup-stage investments alongside private equity and real estate.
Which sectors does Taste Westerlund focus on?
Confirmed sectors include Industrial Tech and Supply Chain & Logistics with additional AI/ML exposure.
Does Taste Westerlund participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
Activity centers on direct startup investments and real-estate opportunities rather than broad fund commitments.
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