What We Are Impact Collective does

We Are Impact Collective (WAIC) is a Belgium-based advisory collective founded in 2023 and operating from Vosselaar in the Antwerp region. It comprises nine core members functioning as independent freelancers, supported by a network of fly-in experts, and serves two customer segments: Capital Holders (investors, philanthropists, family offices, and funds) and System Pioneers (social entrepreneurs, changemakers, and impact-focused startups). Its core offering is the 'Impact Journey,' a bespoke advisory engagement structured around an island-hopping metaphor (Inspiration Island, Knowledge Island, Connection Island, Advisory & Support Island, Share Your Practice Island, Women's Island, Explorer's Island), with services including portfolio realignment, leadership and storytelling enhancement, philanthropy advisory, and impact due diligence.

WAIC packages this bespoke advisory work with a set of digital and community assets: self-serve assessment tools (Maturity Scan for family offices and funds, Team Scan, ImpactGenie), peer programs (Philanthropy Circles for high-net-worth individuals, WAIC Explorers Club for systemic-change investors and philanthropists), events and initiatives (Impact Into Play, Impact Safaris, Generosity Day, Impactopia), educational content (Impact Doing Academy on YouTube, Impact Explorer Newsletter), and specialty services such as Narrative Nexus storytelling coaching. The technology stack is intentionally light: WAIC is explicitly a consultancy rather than a software company, and its proprietary assets are primarily frameworks, questionnaires, and a curated expert network rather than a unified platform.

Revenue is generated through quote-based professional services engagements with capital holders and system pioneers, supplemented by recurring contributions from Philanthropy Circles (pay-what-you-want annual cadence), event fees, keynotes, and workshops. Free assessment tools serve as lead generation for paid advisory work. The go-to-market is sales-led and relationship-driven, relying on direct outreach, the WAIC website, LinkedIn, newsletter, and YouTube content to attract clients, with no disclosed funding, M&A activity, or external investors.

Name

We Are Impact Collective

Legal name

We Are Impact Collective

Website

https://weareimpactcollective.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

We Are Impact Collective (WAIC) is a Belgium-based freelance advisory collective founded in 2023 that delivers bespoke 'Impact Journeys' to two segments: Capital Holders (investors, family offices, philanthropists) and System Pioneers (social entrepreneurs and impact startups), supported by assessment tools, peer circles, and a fly-in expert network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Impact Investing Advisory

NAICS

Civic and Social Organizations (813410)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Philanthropy & Foundations Advisory (Donor-Advised Funds, Endowments) (FSAAABAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Financial Inclusion & Consumer Empowerment (Banking Access, Credit Building) (BPAGALAJ)

Keywords

• Impact investing advisory
• Philanthropy consulting
• Family office advisory
• Social enterprise advisory
• Impact strategy consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Vosselaar

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Impact Advisory & Consulting Services: Personalized Impact Journeys providing advisory services to capital holders and system pioneers. Services include strategic guidance, portfolio realignment, leadership enhancement, and storytelling support. Pricing is quote-based and tailored to each engagement.
2. Philanthropy Circles Membership: Small group sessions (6-8 participants) for high-net-worth individuals to explore wealth and philanthropy topics. Uses a pay-what-you-want contribution model.
3. Events and Workshops: Impact Into Play exclusive events for VIP participants, Impact Safaris visiting pioneering initiatives, and custom workshops. Revenue generated through event participation fees.
4. Maturity Scan Tool: Free online assessment tool for family offices and funds. Currently in soft launch, potentially a lead generation tool for paid advisory services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

WAIC sells personalized Impact Journeys — bespoke advisory engagements guiding investors, philanthropists, family offices, and social entrepreneurs through a structured island-hopping methodology that blends strategy, exploration, and peer connection. In parallel, the collective runs structured peer programs (Philanthropy Circles, WAIC Explorers Club), assessment tools (Maturity Scan, Team Scan, ImpactGenie), exclusive events, and educational content, all delivered by a collective of independent impact professionals. Services are quote-based, and the offering is delivered through direct engagement rather than software.

Product overview

We Are Impact Collective (WAIC) is an advisory and consultancy collective — not a unified software platform — that provides personalized Impact Journeys and structured programs for two primary segments: Capital Holders (investors, philanthropists, family offices, and funds) and System Pioneers (social entrepreneurs and changemakers). The portfolio includes core journey services (Impact Journeys for Capital Holders and for System Pioneers), online assessment tools (Maturity Scan for Family Offices and Funds, Team Scan), peer programs (Philanthropy Circles, WAIC Explorers Club), events (Impact Into Play Day, Generosity Day), educational content (Impact Doing Academy on YouTube), and special initiatives (Impactopia, Narrative Nexus, ImpactGenie, Sharing & Connecting Spaces). Clients engage via one-on-one advisory, group workshops, keynotes, and structured peer circles, supported by digital tools for benchmarking and assessment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Impact Journeys for Capital Holders Personalized advisory journeys guiding investors, philanthropists, and family offices to align their capital with meaningful social and ecological impact through tailored roadmaps and island-based exploration.
• Impact Journeys for System Pioneers Advisory journeys supporting social entrepreneurs, changemakers, and innovative start-ups to enhance their impact models, attract investors, and scale transformative initiatives.
• WAIC Explorers Club A community of investors and philanthropists exploring systemic change together through a curated portfolio of systemic innovations, peer learning, and collaborative projects.
• Maturity Scan for Family Offices and Funds An online questionnaire (approximately 10 minutes) that benchmarks family offices and funds against industry peers, providing a personalized report with insights, benchmarks, and tailored recommendations for impact investing maturity.
• Philanthropy Circles Small-group peer-to-peer learning circles (6-8 participants) for high-net-worth individuals exploring the complexities of impact philanthropy, wealth, and family dynamics, meeting four times per year with pay-what-you-want pricing.
• Impact Into Play Day An exclusive in-person event bringing together Visionary Impact People (VIPs) to share knowledge, spark inspiration, build meaningful connections, and foster collaboration.
• Impactopia A unique museal experience dedicated to sustainability, bringing together innovative solutions, system pioneers, and artists to inspire and drive transformation toward a more sustainable future.
• Generosity Day An annual event where WAIC's core team dedicates a full day to providing free advisory services, strategic advice, and action planning to a selected organization.
• Impact Doing Academy Free educational video content on YouTube sharing knowledge and insights on systemic change, impact investing, and sustainability topics to inspire the next generation of investors and pioneers.
• Narrative Nexus (Storytelling Coaching Practice) Storytelling coaching practice helping organizations and individuals uncover, craft, and share compelling narratives for impact, led by Stefaan Vandist.
• ImpactGenie An online tool that provides personalized sustainability insights, discovers new business ideas, and delivers actionable feedback for businesses through a simple question-based interface.
• Sharing & Connecting Spaces Virtual gatherings for women providing a safe and brave space to share, reflect, and strengthen movements that drive change, organized by WAIC member Tamara Lenaerts on Zoom.
• Team Scan A tool for Capital Holders to assess organizational teams, evaluating strengths and growth opportunities to make informed decisions about potential investments or donations.

Named customers5 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Kai (Client/Advisory Case)minorOthersKai is a researcher-turned-entrepreneur with an AI energy optimization start-up. WAIC supported his Impact Journey to help scale his business and attract investors. His journey involved visits to Knowledge Island, Inspiration Island, Advisory & Support Island, and Share Your Practice Island.
• Khadija (Client/Advisory Case)minorOthersKhadija is a social entrepreneur transforming a neglected factory site into an urban area. Selected as focus of WAIC's annual Generosity Day, receiving free intensive advisory support including pitch deck development and investor strategy formulation.
• Astrid LeyssenscoreOthersCore member of WAIC, leads Impactopia initiative. Brings expertise in impact investing and sustainability. Facilitates Philanthropy Circles alongside Kurt Peleman.
• Kurt PelemancoreOthersCore member with extensive philanthropy background. Former CEO of EVPA, helped launch Co-Impact, introduced Ashoka to Belgium. Facilitates Philanthropy Circles and provides philanthropy advisory services.
• Suzanne Wisse-HuiskescoreOthersCore member and impact strategist for family offices and impact funds. Active since 2008 in impact investing. Former CEO of European Social Enterprise Network. Leads Maturity Scan tool development.
• Jan LeyssenscoreOthersCore member with expertise in circular business models and sustainable innovation. Contributed to ImpactGenie tool development.
• Anneleen De BontecoreOthersCore member, physician by training. Co-founded Citadel Diest initiative and contributes to Pensions for Change initiative. Brings expertise in circular system business model design.
• Don RitzencoreOthersCore member spearheading The Shift Iconic Landmark project, an ambitious sustainable design initiative inviting architects worldwide to create a landmark for 21st century climate action.
• Artemis KubalacoreOthersCore member working at intersection of inclusion, communication, and systems change. Founder of Speaking Bug. Contributes to investment committee of Trividend for social impact investments.
• Stefaan VandistcoreOthersCore member, keynote speaker specializing in foresight, sustainability, and storytelling. Author of three future-focused books. Works with organizations including Arcadis, Tomorrowland, and VITO.
• Tamara LenaertscoreOthersCore member expert in group dynamics and facilitation. Founder of She & Company and Fluisterfestival. Specializes in gender dynamics and women's empowerment in leadership.
• Sven Bullaert (Fly-in Expert)minorOthersFly-in expert, trained as industrial designer. Works as advisor, speaker, and creative catalyst supporting artists, communities, and organizations in creating humane futures.
• Ella Taylor (Fly-in Expert)minorOthersFly-in expert, financial planner and coach dedicated to moving capital toward environmental sustainability. Founder of Ella Financial Advising. CFP and Certified Professional Co Active Coach.
• Giannandrea Giammanco (Fly-in Expert)minorOthersFly-in expert with background in behavioral economics, asset management, and neural networks. Ran $100M+ fund, sold company in 2017. Focuses on philanthropy and systems change infrastructure.
• Narina Mnatsakanian (Fly-in Expert)minorOthersFly-in expert, internationally recognized senior leader in impact and sustainable investing. Background includes UN and leading asset managers: UBS AM, Van Lanschot Kempen, and MN.
• Jamy Goewie (Fly-in Expert)minorOthersFly-in expert for setting up impact funds. Coach for impact start-ups, board member for OranjeFonds, AshokaNL, COFOF. Partner at Shaping Impact Group.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Veris Wealth Partners: Established wealth management firm specializing exclusively in sustainable and impact investing for HNW clients — a broader incumbent with overlapping clientele and service model.
• Bridges Fund Management: Specialist impact investment manager across private equity, venture, and outcomes-based contracting — a larger, scaled incumbent in the broader European impact advisory and investing space.

Others

• EVPA (European Venture Philanthropy Association): Industry association for venture philanthropy and social investment in Europe, of which Kurt Peleman was formerly CEO — a connected ecosystem body, not a direct competitor, but tightly tied to WAIC's mission and network.

Direct peers

• Toniic: Global network of impact investors offering peer learning, due diligence, and advisory services to high-net-worth families and foundations, closely mirroring WAIC's Capital Holder focus and peer-circle model.
• Sonen Capital: Boutique impact investment advisor dedicated exclusively to families and foundations, offering custom portfolio strategies — a direct competitor for WAIC's HNW and family office clientele.
• Tideline: Impact investing consultancy serving foundations, family offices, and institutional investors with strategy, diligence, and portfolio advice — a near-identical advisory operating model to WAIC's Impact Journeys.
• Impact Hub: Global network supporting impact entrepreneurs with community, mentorship, and accelerator services — directly comparable to WAIC's System Pioneers support offering.
• Cornerstone Capital Group: Impact investing research and advisory firm serving institutional and family office clients with portfolio alignment and impact integration services, comparable in scope and customer base to WAIC.
• The ImPact: Private network of single-family offices actively deploying capital for positive impact, sharing best practices and co-investing — a peer model to WAIC's Explorers Club and Philanthropy Circles.

Regional players

• Shaping Impact Group: Benelux-based impact advisory practice supporting impact funds and start-ups — a regionally overlapping peer, given WAIC's Antwerp roots and shared fly-in expert Jamy Goewie.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@weareimpactcollective
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/weareimpactcollective

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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