nicolas coffé

Available to support early-stage founders I Startup Strategy I Co-founder mindset I Co-investor

St-Genesius-Rode, Flemish Region, Belgium

About

🚀 I’m currently looking to join a new entrepreneurial venture — ideally as an active investor, co-founder, or strategic partner. I bring a rare blend of financial expertise (sell-side and buy-side analyst background covering various sectors) and hands-on entrepreneurial leadership. Over the past decade, I’ve launched and scaled businesses from the ground up, including: ✈️ A travel agency that rapidly became a leading French-speaking inbound operator for Southern Africa. ⚡ The solar and EV charging operations of an SME in the electricity sector, contributing to its transition toward renewable energy. 🤝 Startup coaching experience, helping early-stage founders structure, focus, and grow their ventures. My core strengths include: - Financial analysis & investor mindset - Business model design & strategic planning - Operational execution & team leadership - Market development with a long-term impact focus 💬 I'm open to ambitious early-stage projects where I can contribute both capital and strategic value. Let’s connect if you’re a founder or builder looking for a committed partner to scale your vision.

Experience

  • Alternatif Electricite SRL (2 yrs 1 mo)
    • Project Manager | Solar Energy Solutions | Driving Sustainable Growth for Professional Clients
      Nov 2024 - Mar 2025 · 5 mos

      As Project Manager at Alternatif, I am committed to helping professional clients transition to sustainable energy solutions. With significant experience in B2B sales and renewable energy, I bring a strategic approach to building partnerships that benefit both businesses and the planet. My expertise lies in designing tailored solar panel and EV charging solutions that align with our clients’ operational and environmental goals. By combining deep market knowledge with a client-first mindset, I ensure businesses achieve energy efficiency and cost savings while contributing to a greener future.

    • Co-gérant I Alternatif Electricité
      Mar 2023 - Oct 2024 · 1 yr 8 mos

      Alternatif vous accompagne dans votre transition énergétique! Panneaux Photovoltaïques I Bornes de Recharges I Optimisation Electriques I Pompes à Chaleur I Boliers Thermodynamiques Particuliers et Entreprises

  • Expert in valuation (M&A) and Business Coach for Sartups & SMEs at Cofcap Consult
    Jan 2021 - Mar 2023 · 2 yrs 3 mos

    Expert in company valuation, business planning, and financial optimization. Strategic consulting & business coach for Startups & SMEs.

  • Coach at StartLab. at Start.LAB
    Jul 2022 - Dec 2022 · 6 mos

    Coach and advisor at StartLab, incubator for young entrepreneurs at Université Libre de Bruxelles.

  • Founder & General manager at South African Travellers
    Jul 2013 - Jul 2020 · 7 yrs 1 mo

    South African Travellers is a French and Dutch-speaking Incoming Tour Operator based in Cape Town (South Africa) and covering many destinations in Southern Africa (South Africa, Namibia, Mozambique, Swaziland, Lesotho and Botswana). Founded in 2007 by 3 travel entrepreneurs, the company rapidly became the leader for French-speaking tours in Southern Africa. Employing 40 FTEs (pre-Covid) and working with hundreds of local partners, the agency specialises in: - Tailor-made individual and group tours under its own brand; - Individual, group and meetings & incentives for the main largest French operators;

  • General manager at Iberian Travellers
    Sep 2019 - Jun 2020 · 10 mos

    Iberian Travellers is an Inbound Tour Operator focusing on thematic and exceptional travel solutions in Spain, Portugal, Azores, Madeira and Ibiza.