Jeroen van der Staay

VC Investor | former Executive (CCO & CGO) | former PE Investor | former Strategy Consultant | Next Leadership 50

Amsterdam Area

About

Investor & Executive with extensive experience in Commerce, Strategy, Corporate Development and M&A across four continents and a variety of industries. Proven ability to develop and lead teams that innovate, scale, and get things done. Flourishes in dynamic and demanding environments through a combination of strong communicative & analytical skills, a holistic view and an innovative mindset. Core values: courage, curiosity and integrity

Experience

  • Investor at RootWave
    2026 - Present · 6 mos

  • Investor at SAGA ROBOTICS // THORVALD
    2026 - Present · 6 mos

  • Board Observer at ViAqua Therapeutics Ltd.
    2026 - Present · 6 mos

  • Executive Director at Rabo Ventures
    2025 - Present · 1 yr 6 mos

    Rabo Ventures is the Venture Capital arm of Rabobank mandated to deploy €150m in early-stage (late-Seed to Series B) Food & Agritech and Energy Transition related ventures. Our portfolio includes companies in USA, Europe and Israel. Responsible for deal sourcing, deal execution & portfolio management

  • Protix (Bergen op Zoom, Noord-Brabant, Nederland)
    • Chief Growth Officer (CGO)
      2022 - 2025 · 3 yrs

    • Chief Commercial Officer (CCO)
      2022 - 2025 · 3 yrs