All driven by a shared passion for shaping the future
Joost van der Plas
Managing Partner
Joost discovered blockchain technology in 2011 and bought his first Bitcoin in early 2012. He holds a MSc degree in Business Administration. Joost has a unique combination of 11 years of senior corporate management experience in the telecom industry (KPN, Tele2, and UPC) and over 5 years of start-up experience (social media & telecom).
Joost discovered blockchain technology in 2011 and bought his first Bitcoin in early 2012. He holds a MSc degree in Business Administration. Joost has a unique combination of 11 years of senior corporate management experience in the telecom industry (KPN, Tele2, and UPC) and over 5 years of start-up experience (social media & telecom).
Balder Bomans
CIO & Managing Partner
Balder holds an MSc degree in Economics and Finance, and has a rich traditional financial markets background. Before joining Maven 11 Capital as a partner, Balder traded European cash equities for 8 years at boutique investment bank Kempen & Co, and therefore brings extensive knowledge in the fields of trading strategies and risk management.
Balder holds an MSc degree in Economics and Finance, and has a rich traditional financial markets background. Before joining Maven 11 Capital as a partner, Balder traded European cash equities for 8 years at boutique investment bank Kempen & Co, and therefore brings extensive knowledge in the fields of trading strategies and risk management.
Mathijs van Esch
General Partner
Mathijs got into the crypto space in 2016 and joined Maven 11 in 2017 as an analyst. He has a background in economics. Since joining Maven 11 he has led funding rounds into Bloxroute, Anoma, Nym, Celestia, Sovereign Labs and Astria amongst others.
Mathijs got into the crypto space in 2016 and joined Maven 11 in 2017 as an analyst. He has a background in economics. Since joining Maven 11 he has led funding rounds into Bloxroute, Anoma, Nym, Celestia, Sovereign Labs and Astria amongst others.
Mads Mathiesen
Research Partner
Mads got into the blockchain industry in 2013, when he first found Bitcoin through the bitcointalk forums. He has spent 5 years in Asia and speaks both Chinese and Korean. He has done research into a variety of blockchain technologies and is specifically focused on Rollups, Zero-Knowledge and MEV. He joined Maven 11 in early 2022, and is currently responsible for technical infrastructure research and public facing theses.
Mads got into the blockchain industry in 2013, when he first found Bitcoin through the bitcointalk forums. He has spent 5 years in Asia and speaks both Chinese and Korean. He has done research into a variety of blockchain technologies and is specifically focused on Rollups, Zero-Knowledge and MEV. He joined Maven 11 in early 2022, and is currently responsible for technical infrastructure research and public facing theses.
Pim Swart
Principal
Pim got involved in the blockchain industry in 2017 while studying at University. He holds a MSc in Science & Business Management, and has a background in fundamental bioinformatics research and data science. He joined Maven 11 in 2021, and is currently responsible for the fundamental analysis of venture investment opportunities.
Pim got involved in the blockchain industry in 2017 while studying at University. He holds a MSc in Science & Business Management, and has a background in fundamental bioinformatics research and data science. He joined Maven 11 in 2021, and is currently responsible for the fundamental analysis of venture investment opportunities.
Bram Van Roelen
Head of Product
Bram holds a MSc degree in Business Engineering and has been active in the industry since 2015. He has contributed to several projects and is fully emerged into everything DeFi. Bram is responsible for finding and screening venture opportunities. Next to this, Bram is supporting portfolio companies with all things community, marketing and governance.
Bram holds a MSc degree in Business Engineering and has been active in the industry since 2015. He has contributed to several projects and is fully emerged into everything DeFi. Bram is responsible for finding and screening venture opportunities. Next to this, Bram is supporting portfolio companies with all things community, marketing and governance.
Alexander Essle
Investment Analyst
Alexander has an engineering background and holds a MSc in Business Analytics & Management. While at university, he co-founded a student-team which built and tested an electric co-axial helicopter that was designed to carry a person. At the same, in 2017, he fell down the crypto rabbit-hole during the ICO boom. He joined Maven 11 in early 2024 and is part of the venture team doing fundamental analysis.
Alexander has an engineering background and holds a MSc in Business Analytics & Management. While at university, he co-founded a student-team which built and tested an electric co-axial helicopter that was designed to carry a person. At the same, in 2017, he fell down the crypto rabbit-hole during the ICO boom. He joined Maven 11 in early 2024 and is part of the venture team doing fundamental analysis.
Doeke Hartmans
Investment Analyst
Doeke ventured into the crypto space in 2016 right before the Ethereum hard fork, and became captivated by the constantly evolving and fast-paced world of DeFi. He holds a MSc in Strategic Innovation Management where he focussed on business value appropriation. He joined Maven 11 in early 2023 and is responsible for assisting with due diligence and fundamental analysis for investment decision-making.
Doeke ventured into the crypto space in 2016 right before the Ethereum hard fork, and became captivated by the constantly evolving and fast-paced world of DeFi. He holds a MSc in Strategic Innovation Management where he focussed on business value appropriation. He joined Maven 11 in early 2023 and is responsible for assisting with due diligence and fundamental analysis for investment decision-making.
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Ruben van den Eshof
Trader
Ruben holds a MSc degree in Corporate Finance, and got involved in the blockchain industry in 2017. Prior to joining Maven 11 in September 2018, Ruben spent his time on game theory optimizations. His main focus is the analysis of on-chain data traffic for the use of trading and fundamental investment decisions.
Ruben holds a MSc degree in Corporate Finance, and got involved in the blockchain industry in 2017. Prior to joining Maven 11 in September 2018, Ruben spent his time on game theory optimizations. His main focus is the analysis of on-chain data traffic for the use of trading and fundamental investment decisions.
Arun Rambocus
CFO/COO
As CFO/COO Arun is responsible for (fund)finance, operations, compliance, Legal, HR and IT (Security). He has a broad financial background, with 14 years in investment banking (ABN AMRO/Kempen & Co). For the last 10 years he has worked in financial roles at Randstad (a.o. Group Control & Strategy, CFO of Sweden) and as CFO of a PE backed family services company. Arun holds a double Masters degree in Chemistry and Chemical Engineering.
As CFO/COO Arun is responsible for (fund)finance, operations, compliance, Legal, HR and IT (Security). He has a broad financial background, with 14 years in investment banking (ABN AMRO/Kempen & Co). For the last 10 years he has worked in financial roles at Randstad (a.o. Group Control & Strategy, CFO of Sweden) and as CFO of a PE backed family services company. Arun holds a double Masters degree in Chemistry and Chemical Engineering.
Derk Aalbers
Director Finance & Operations
In his role, Derk is responsible for fund administrations, compliance and corporate governance. Prior to joining Maven 11, Derk gathered a wide experience as auditor of a broad range of companies including global operating banks, investment vehicles, private equity- and venture capital investment companies. Derk holds a Master’s degree in Financial Business Administration and a postgraduate title as Certified Public Accountants (CPA)
In his role, Derk is responsibleble for fund administrations, compliance and corporate governance. Prior to joining Maven 11, Derk gathered a wide experience as auditor of a broad range of companies including global operating banks, investment vehicles, private equity- and venture capital investment companies. Derk holds a Master’s degree in Financial Business Administration and a postgraduate title as Certified Public Accountants (CPA)
Victor van Eijk
Director Global Business Development
Victor joined Maven 11 in 2021 and was until December 2024 responsible for M11 Credit providing a wide range of fixed-income opportunities to capital allocators and credit solutions to established (crypto-native) companies and DeFi protocols.
Before that he spent 15 years in various capital markets roles in Amsterdam and New York with amongst others Kempen & Co and NIBC. He holds a MSc degree in Business Administration.
Victor joined Maven 11 in 2021 and was until December 2024 responsible for M11 Credit providing a wide range of fixed-income opportunities to capital allocators and credit solutions to established (crypto-native) companies and DeFi protocols. Before that he spent 15 years in various capital markets roles in Amsterdam and New York with amongst others Kempen & Co and NIBC. He holds a MSc degree in Business Administration.
Ekram Ahmed
Advisor
The brand positioner. Modularist. Head of Marketing and Communications at Celestia. Former positioning and strategy consultant for Facebook and Google.
The brand positioner. Modularist. Head of Marketing and Communications at Celestia. Former positioning and strategy consultant for Facebook and Google.
Mustafa Al-Bassam
Advisor
CEO, Celestia Labs. PhD in blockchain scaling at UCL, Co-founder of Chainspace (acquired by Facebook).
CEO, Celestia Labs. PhD in blockchain scaling at UCL, Co-founder of Chainspace (acquired by Facebook).
Joe Coll
Advisor
Joe has extensive experience in the blockchain and decentralized finance space. His background includes involvement in various DeFi protocols and a role on the venture team at Framework. Currently, Joe is working on his own project, Witness, which aims to improve web3 ownership and verifiability.
Joe has extensive experience in the blockchain and decentralized finance space. His background includes involvement in various DeFi protocols and a role on the venture team at Framework. Currently, Joe is working on his own project, Witness, which aims to improve web3 ownership and verifiability.
Bart Kool
Advisor
Bart is a catalyst and event-driven value investor with a focus on equity-related investments. With a background in the traditional asset management industry since 1999, Bart brings a wealth of experience to the table. He has been active in blockchain-related investments since 2017, demonstrating his interest in efficiency gains and industry disruption. Bart holds a degree in Monetary Economics and Finance & Investments from Erasmus University.
Bart is a catalyst and event-driven value investor with a focus on equity-related investments. With a background in the traditional asset management industry since 1999, Bart brings a wealth of experience to the table. He has been active in blockchain-related investments since 2017, demonstrating his interest in efficiency gains and industry disruption. Bart holds a degree in Monetary Economics and Finance & Investments from Erasmus University.
Chang Ng
Advisor
Chang Ng has been a serial entrepreneur since 2001 and is the founder of Constrive. He holds an MSc in Finance and is active community member within YPO & and the Entrepreneurs Organization where he held various leadership positions.
Chang Ng has been a serial entrepreneur since 2001 and is the founder of Constrive. He holds an MSc in Finance and is active community member within YPO & and the Entrepreneurs Organization where he held various leadership positions.
Joost van der Plas
Managing Partner
Joost discovered blockchain technology in 2011 and bought his first Bitcoin in early 2012. He holds a MSc degree in Business Administration. Joost has a unique combination of 11 years of senior corporate management experience in the telecom industry (KPN, Tele2, and UPC) and over 5 years of start-up experience (social media & telecom).
Joost discovered blockchain technology in 2011 and bought his first Bitcoin in early 2012. He holds a MSc degree in Business Administration. Joost has a unique combination of 11 years of senior corporate management experience in the telecom industry (KPN, Tele2, and UPC) and over 5 years of start-up experience (social media & telecom).
Mathijs van Esch
Associate Partner
Mathijs got into the crypto space in 2016 and joined Maven 11 in 2017 as an analyst. He has a background in economics. Since joining Maven 11 he has led funding rounds into Bloxroute, Anoma, Nym, Celestia, Sovereign Labs and Astria amongst others.
Mathijs got into the crypto space in 2016 and joined Maven 11 in 2017 as an analyst. He has a background in economics. Since joining Maven 11 he has led funding rounds into Bloxroute, Anoma, Nym, Celestia, Sovereign Labs and Astria amongst others.
Pim Swart
Analyst
Pim got involved in the blockchain industry in 2017 while studying at University. He holds a MSc in Science & Business Management, and has a background in fundamental bioinformatics research and data science. He joined Maven 11 in 2021, and is currently responsible for the fundamental analysis of venture investment opportunities.
Pim got involved in the blockchain industry in 2017 while studying at University. He holds a MSc in Science & Business Management, and has a background in fundamental bioinformatics research and data science. He joined Maven 11 in 2021, and is currently responsible for the fundamental analysis of venture investment opportunities.
Mads Mathiesen
Researcher
Mads got into the blockchain industry in 2013, when he first found Bitcoin through the bitcointalk forums. He has spent 5 years in Asia and speaks both Chinese and Korean. He has done research into a variety of blockchain technologies and is specifically focused on Rollups, Zero-Knowledge and MEV. He joined Maven 11 in early 2022, and is currently responsible for technical infrastructure research and public facing theses.
Mads got into the blockchain industry in 2013, when he first found Bitcoin through the bitcointalk forums. He has spent 5 years in Asia and speaks both Chinese and Korean. He has done research into a variety of blockchain technologies and is specifically focused on Rollups, Zero-Knowledge and MEV. He joined Maven 11 in early 2022, and is currently responsible for technical infrastructure research and public facing theses.
Michiel Verhaagen
Director Business Development
Michiel has a proven commercial track record in FinTech, Aviation, Consultancy, and SaaS. Besides 25 years of commercial experience, he has a Master in Business Administration and Bachelor’s degrees in both Mechanical Engineering and Psychology. He is an active investor in blockchain and Maven 11 since 2017. Michiel enables Maven 11 to attract investors and thrive investments as Venture Partner.
Michiel has a proven commercial track record in FinTech, Aviation, Consultancy, and SaaS. Besides 25 years of commercial experience, he has a Master in Business Administration and Bachelor’s degrees in both Mechanical Engineering and Psychology. He is an active investor in blockchain and Maven 11 since 2017. Michiel enables Maven 11 to attract investors and thrive investments as Venture Partner.
Mustafa Al-Bassam
Advisor
CEO, Celestia Labs. PhD in blockchain scaling at UCL, Co-founder of Chainspace (acquired by Facebook).
CEO, Celestia Labs. PhD in blockchain scaling at UCL, Co-founder of Chainspace (acquired by Facebook).
Ekram Ahmed
Advisor
The brand positioner. Modularist. Head of Marketing and Communications at Celestia. Former positioning and strategy consultant for Facebook and Google.
The brand positioner. Modularist. Head of Marketing and Communications at Celestia. Former positioning and strategy consultant for Facebook and Google.
Balder Bomans
CIO & Managing Partner
Balder holds an MSc degree in Economics and Finance, and has a rich traditional financial markets background. Before joining Maven 11 Capital as a partner, Balder traded European cash equities for 8 years at boutique investment bank Kempen & Co, and therefore brings extensive knowledge in the fields of trading strategies and risk management.
Balder holds an MSc degree in Economics and Finance, and has a rich traditional financial markets background. Before joining Maven 11 Capital as a partner, Balder traded European cash equities for 8 years at boutique investment bank Kempen & Co, and therefore brings extensive knowledge in the fields of trading strategies and risk management.
Darius Rugys
Partner
Darius has a venture capital background and has been one of the most active investors in the blockchain space over recent years. Darius joined Maven 11 as Managing Partner in 2020 to further strengthen the team for the second fund. He adds significant knowledge, investment experience, and network to Maven 11.
Darius has a venture capital background and has been one of the most active investors in the blockchain space over recent years. Darius joined Maven 11 as Managing Partner in 2020 to further strengthen the team for the second fund. He adds significant knowledge, investment experience, and network to Maven 11.
Bram Van Roelen
Investment Manager
Bram holds a MSc degree in Business Engineering and has been active in the industry since 2015. He has contributed to several projects and is fully emerged into everything DeFi. Bram is responsible for finding and screening venture opportunities. Next to this, Bram is supporting portfolio companies with all things community, marketing and governance.
Bram holds a MSc degree in Business Engineering and has been active in the industry since 2015. He has contributed to several projects and is fully emerged into everything DeFi. Bram is responsible for finding and screening venture opportunities. Next to this, Bram is supporting portfolio companies with all things community, marketing and governance.
Ruben van den Eshof
Trader
Ruben holds a MSc degree in Corporate Finance, and got involved in the blockchain industry in 2017. Prior to joining Maven 11 in September 2018, Ruben spent his time on game theory optimizations. His main focus is the analysis of on-chain data traffic for the use of trading and fundamental investment decisions.
Ruben holds a MSc degree in Corporate Finance, and got involved in the blockchain industry in 2017. Prior to joining Maven 11 in September 2018, Ruben spent his time on game theory optimizations. His main focus is the analysis of on-chain data traffic for the use of trading and fundamental investment decisions.
Derk Aalbers
Director Finance & Operations
In his role, Derk is responsibleble for fund administrations, compliance and corporate governance. Prior to joining Maven 11, Derk gathered a wide experience as auditor of a broad range of companies including global operating banks, investment vehicles, private equity- and venture capital investment companies. Derk holds a Master’s degree in Financial Business Administration and a postgraduate title as Certified Public Accountants (CPA)
In his role, Derk is responsibleble for fund administrations, compliance and corporate governance. Prior to joining Maven 11, Derk gathered a wide experience as auditor of a broad range of companies including global operating banks, investment vehicles, private equity- and venture capital investment companies. Derk holds a Master’s degree in Financial Business Administration and a postgraduate title as Certified Public Accountants (CPA)
Grigore Rosu
Advisor
Researcher, educator and entrepreneur in the areas of programming languages, formal methods and software engineering.
Researcher, educator and entrepreneur in the areas of programming languages, formal methods and software engineering.
Chang Ng
Advisor
Chang Ng has been a serial entrepreneur since 2001 and is the founder of Constrive. He holds an MSc in Finance and is active community member within YPO & and the Entrepreneurs Organization where he held various leadership positions.
Chang Ng has been a serial entrepreneur since 2001 and is the founder of Constrive. He holds an MSc in Finance and is active community member within YPO & and the Entrepreneurs Organization where he held various leadership positions.
