Veroniek Collewaert

Veroniek Collewaert is a Professor at KU Leuven's Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB), specifically within the Department of Management, Strategy and Innovation. Her research focuses on venture capital, private equity governance, high-growth entrepreneurship, and strategic decision-making in entrepreneurial firms. She actively supervises doctoral students and leads multiple research projects funded by competitive grants.

Research Interests:

• Private Equity and Venture Capital Dynamics
• Corporate Governance in PE-Backed Firms
• Founder Team Contracting Practices
• High-Growth Firm Scaling Strategies
• Strategic Feedback Mechanisms in Portfolio Management

Recent Research Projects (2018–2028):

• Lead researcher on projects examining scaling strategies and performance aspirations in VC-backed firms
• Investigating regulatory impacts on cross-country entrepreneurship rates
• Exploring resource allocation decisions by entrepreneurs

Teaching & Supervision:

• Supervised dissertations on early-stage contracting practices and strategic decision-making frameworks
• Course development in entrepreneurship and strategic management

Professional Activities:

• Regularly contributes to international journals like Journal of Business Venturing and Strategic Entrepreneurship Journal
• Active in academic networks focusing on venture capital and private equity research