Bertrand van Leersum

Bertrand Van Leersum is an experienced investment professional with a strong background in venture capital and sustainable business practices. Currently serving as an Investment Manager at Borski Fund since October 2019, Bertrand focuses on investing in companies with female co-founders, addressing the gender disparity in venture capital funding. As a Director and Partner at Sustainable Business Investment since January 2014, Bertrand has been involved in supporting start-ups and new business ventures. Prior roles include Management Consultant and Director at Sustainable Business Engineers from January 2014 to October 2019, and Project Manager at Associatie Technologie Overdracht from October 2008 to December 2013, where Bertrand led a significant R&D project in offshore wind energy. Additionally, Bertrand held the position of Investment Manager at Ontwikkelingsfonds Duurzame Energie Noord Holland from January 2009 to October 2012, focusing on clean tech start-ups, and began a career as a research intern at Eneco's Business Innovation. Academic credentials include a Master of Science and a Bachelor of Science in Science and Innovation Management from the University of Utrecht.