Ytsen van der Meer

Ytsen van der Meer currently serves as Principal at Cottonwood Technology Fund, a leading early-stage deeptech venture capital fund, and as Venture Partner at Golden Egg Check, focusing on co-investment opportunities. Previously, Ytsen held the position of Senior Investment Manager at NV NOM, a regional investment firm in the Northern Netherlands, and also worked as an Investment Analyst at the same firm. Prior experience includes a role as Business Analyst at Koning & Hartman, a Dutch technology firm, and an internship with Roland Berger, an international management consulting firm. Ytsen's academic background includes an Executive Master in M&A and Valuation and a Master's in Business Administration with a focus on Strategic Innovation Management from the University of Groningen, complemented by a Bachelor's degree in International Business.