Carl Jacobs
Carl Jacobs co-founded Apicbase in Antwerp, building a food and beverage lifecycle management platform for restaurant groups and food service operators. Apicbase covers recipe management, menu engineering, procurement, allergen compliance, and production planning, addressing the operational complexity that arises when food businesses scale across multiple locations.
The company raised a EUR 4M Series A in 2021. Jacobs is also active in the broader Belgian startup ecosystem, serving as a mentor at the Birdhouse in Antwerp.
Career
Roles
- DMU InsightsFounderDec 2025 – Present
- Rvwd.aiFounderMar 2025 – Present
- RDY.VCVenture PartnerFeb 2023 – Present
- The Food Service Growth ShowHostNov 2022 – Present
Apicbase#430factoryChief Executive Officer / Co-founderApr 2017 – Present
- Office BergerPartnerJan 2014 – Present
- APICCo-founderFeb 2014 – Mar 2017
- Extra City KunsthalCommunications ManagerJan 2012 – Jan 2014
- Koninklijke Musea voor Schone Kunsten van BelgiëScientific ResearcherJan 2010 – Jan 2012
Vrije Universiteit Brussel#13factoryArt ConsultantMar 2010 – May 2014
- Brussels Biennial vzwCuratorial AssistantFeb 2007 – Jan 2009
Education
University of Antwerp#5schoolMaster, Cultural Management2006 - 2007
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