Cedric Van Rijckevorsel, CFA

Managing Partner at AlgoScient | Chartered Financial Analyst, Financial Markets

Luxembourg

About

Experienced Director with a demonstrated history of working in the Investment Management industry. Member of the Board of 2 Euronext listed companies. Especially passionate about bringing new technologies to the use of people, businesses and the society. Skilled in strategic thinking and implementation, Investment Inteligence, Asset Management, fund of funds, investment strategies, and Capital Markets.

Experience

  • Managing Partner at AlgoScient
    Jul 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 1 mo

    • Spearheaded investment strategies across diverse asset classes, focusing on innovation and societal impact. • Cultivated passionate team dedicated to evolving business practices. • Fostered relationships with stakeholders to ensure alignment with Algoscient's mission of transformative investment.

  • UCB (Belgium)
    • Board and Audit Committee Member
      Mar 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 5 mos

    • Board Member
      Apr 2014 - Present · 12 yrs 4 mos

      "Inspired by Patients, Driven by Science"

  • Board Member at Financiere de Tubize
    Apr 2010 - Present · 16 yrs 4 mos

  • IDS Capital UK Ltd (21 yrs 6 mos)
    • Director
      Jul 2024 - Jun 2025 · 1 yr

    • Executive Director, CEO, Founder
      May 2013 - Jul 2024 · 11 yrs 3 mos

      IDS Capital UK ltd is the investment arm of a single-family office with its roots in the chemical and biopharmaceutical sectors. The Firm is regulated by the UK Financial Conduct Authority. IDS Capital group of companies are based in the UK and Switzerland. Along with its Swiss affiliated entities, the Firm has evolved from a multi-family office to an Asset Manager including a hedge fund, before refocusing in 2017 to its original single-family office roots. In 2018, IDS Capital UK ltd has re-established a branch in Switzerland for support activities. As the Group’s Founder, I have also set up the UK entity in 2013 and manage it since then. This includes the company registration, FCA regulatory authorisations, hiring of external service providers and internal team, set up of procedures, and day-to-day management including all functions of Chief Investment Officer. The Firm manages a systematic future hedge fund strategy and advises on multi-assets investments including allocations to private equity funds and direct deals. IDS Capital UK Ltd is regulated by the UK FCA. The Firm is solely owned by its Partners.

    • Director and Founder
      Jan 2004 - Jul 2023 · 19 yrs 7 mos

      Between 2004 and 2013, IDS Capital SA was a Swiss based independent Asset Management Company and a member of the Swiss Association of Assets Managers. The company catered specialized investment and consulting services in non-traditional investment fields including structured products, hedge funds, and private equity. IDS Capital SA has acted as the Group’s passive holding Company until 2023, when it was liquidated.

  • Founder, Chairman, Liquidator at IDS Umbrella Fund SICAV SIF
    Feb 2011 - Jun 2017 · 6 yrs 5 mos

    Luxembourg registered umbrella SIF. At peak the SICAV was composed of 3 sub-funds with around 60 mln of total AUM.