Ruben Van Den Bossche

TLDR

Ruben Van Den Bossche is Co-founder and CEO of Gorilla, an Antwerp-based energy data analytics platform for pricing, forecasting, and portfolio management, with $25M Series B raised in 2024.

Overview

Ruben co-founded Gorilla in 2018 in Antwerp after a career in tech and digital product work. He holds a Bachelor and Master in Computer Science from the University of Antwerp, as well as a Master in Business Economics and a PhD in Computer Science. He previously co-founded tablebooker (2012) and worked as Director of Product Operations and then COO at November Five before launching Gorilla.

Gorilla builds data-focused solutions for energy retailers and utilities, including billing, pricing, forecasting, and portfolio management. The company works with clients including British Gas parent Centrica, Shell Energy, and US-based Gas South, operating across Europe, the US, and Australia. In June 2024, Gorilla raised EUR 23M ($25M) in a Series B round.

Career Highlights

• Co-founded Gorilla in 2018, raised Series B of EUR 23M in 2024
• PhD in Computer Science, University of Antwerp; also holds degrees in Business Economics
• Previously co-founded tablebooker and held COO role at November Five (Antwerp digital studio)
• Gorilla serves major energy companies including Centrica and Shell Energy

Connections

Based in Antwerp, connected to the broader Flemish scale-up ecosystem. Gorilla's energy data focus aligns with Belgian cleantech and energy transition investments tracked by PMV (ParticipatieMaatschappij Vlaanderen) and Smartfin. The legal entity behind Gorilla is Gorillini NV.