Eddy van der Paardt

Eddy van der Paardt is a seasoned investment professional and leader with extensive experience in the clean energy and technology sectors. Currently serving as Chairman of Five Star Clean Fuels, Eddy focuses on developing low-carbon gasoline production facilities. As Founder and Managing Partner of Virtu Capital Partners, Eddy leads a boutique impact investment firm specializing in venture capital and private equity within sustainable sectors across North America and Europe. In the role of Chief Investment Officer at Astra Capital, Eddy is responsible for identifying and managing investment opportunities in various industries, including clean energy and ag-tech. Additional roles include strategic advisory positions at 360 One Firm and investments in innovative technology companies such as Verde Clean Fuels, Tygrus, BioLumic, OnePoint.One, Nacero Inc., and AKRU. Eddy holds an MBA from Stanford University Graduate School of Business and a Master’s degree in Economics from Erasmus University Rotterdam.