David Devigne

Critic
DISC Type : C

Investment Director Life Sciences at Korys

Brussels Metropolitan Area, Belgium

Overview

David is the Investment Director for Life Sciences at Korys, where he manages venture capital investments. He combines a scientific background, with a PharmD from Ghent University, and a financial background, with a PhD in Entrepreneurial Finance, to guide biotech companies. He serves on the board of several innovative startups.

Outside of his primary role, David is a Guest Professor at Vlerick Business School and Ghent University, bridging academic theory with practical venture capital insights. He enjoys spending time with his family, friends, and two sons, and uses cycling to clear his head and recharge.

His PhD dissertation specifically studied the relationship between international venture capital investors and their portfolio companies in Europe.

Personality Overview

Precise

ROI Driven

Negotiator

They like to do things independently and don’t look for support from others.  They choose to analyze logically and value facts to emotions. Unless the value is proven by data, they are unlikely to value fancy features.

Topics They Care About

Life Sciences Investing
Heads the life sciences venture capital franchise at Korys, managing both direct and fund investments to support companies addressing high unmet medical needs.
Biotech Board Governance
Actively serves as a board member for numerous portfolio companies, including Aphea. Bio, MRM Health, and Agendia, shaping their strategic direction.
Entrepreneurial Finance
His PhD focus was in this area, and he guest lectures at Vlerick Business School on "Venture Capital Demystified, " mentoring entrepreneurial students.

Media Appearances

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Work History

12-2021
Investment Director Life Sciences at Korys
12-2021
Senior Investment Advisor OMX Europe Venture Fund at Korys
3-2014
Guest Professor at Vlerick Business School
1-2009 - 2-2014
Ph.D. Student at Vlerick Business School
2-2016
Guest Professor at Universiteit Gent

Education

2009 - 2009
Corporate Governance from London Business School
2008 - 2013
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) from Ghent University

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Exp : 16 Location : Brussels Metropolitan Area, Belgium Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Investment Director Life Sciences at Korys
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Insights For Selling To David

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Be formal and objective, they will appreciate it more
  • Leverage facts and figures wherever possible; use percentages, numbers etc.
  • If you can, show them industry reports or analyst comments instead of sharing anecdotal stories

DONT's

  • Don’t rush them till they have clearly gotten all the necessary information
  • Make extra effort to not seem pushy or confrontational
  • Avoid phrases like ‘trust me’, ‘others just love’ etc.

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with David is

  • Proven ROI, pricing and objective proof points are the factors that sway their decision.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from David

  • They are comfortable saying no if they are convinced that it is the correct decision.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will David move?

  • Their decision-making is neither very fast nor very slow, they are somewhere in between.
  • Can David take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks if their analysis shows that it would be worth it.

You And David

Personality Compatibility


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