Building Investment Communities That Actually Work
We started Veylona because traditional investment education felt broken. Too much theory, not enough real-world guidance from people who've actually done it.
Why We Exist
Investment education shouldn't feel like reading textbooks written by people who've never managed real money. We noticed a gap between academic theory and practical wisdom that comes from years of market experience.
So we built something different. A platform where seasoned investors share actual insights with people just starting out. No fancy promises, just honest conversations about what works and what doesn't in real portfolios.
Our communities form around shared goals rather than generic advice. Whether you're planning retirement, building wealth, or learning to read market signals, you connect with others on similar paths.
What Drives Our Approach
Real Experience Matters
Our mentors have managed portfolios through bull markets, bear markets, and everything between. They share lessons learned from actual wins and losses, not hypothetical scenarios from investment books.
Communities Over Courses
Learning happens through ongoing discussions, not one-time lectures. Members support each other through market uncertainty and celebrate shared successes in structured peer groups.
Practical Focus
We skip theoretical frameworks that don't translate to real investment decisions. Instead, we focus on actionable strategies you can apply to your actual financial situation starting today.
Honest About Risk
No investment strategy works all the time. We discuss potential downsides alongside opportunities, helping members develop realistic expectations and proper risk management habits.
Founded in 2022
Active Communities: 12
Member Countries: 8
Avg. Community Size: 25
How Veylona Started
I'm Maarten Hendriksen, and I founded Veylona after fifteen years in institutional asset management. During that time, I noticed something troubling: the gap between how professionals approach investing and what retail investors typically learn.
Most investment education focuses on theory or tries to sell specific products. Meanwhile, the practical wisdom that actually helps people build wealth gets passed around informally between experienced investors.
The turning point: In late 2021, I was mentoring three friends through their first serious investment decisions. Each faced different challenges, but they all benefited from honest discussions about portfolio construction, risk tolerance, and market psychology that you can't get from books alone.
That experience showed me there was demand for structured communities where experienced investors could share practical insights with newcomers. Not through formal courses, but through ongoing relationships built around real investment goals.
By early 2022, we had our first community groups meeting regularly. Today, our platform hosts twelve active communities across Belgium and neighboring countries, each focused on specific investment approaches or life stages.
Join Our Investment Communities
Our next community cohorts begin in autumn 2025. Each group includes 20-25 members paired with experienced mentors who've successfully navigated similar investment journeys.
We're currently accepting applications for communities focused on retirement planning, dividend investing, and portfolio construction for working professionals.
Whether you're starting your first investment portfolio or looking to refine strategies that aren't quite working, you'll find others asking similar questions and mentors who've found practical answers.
Explore Our Programs