Edward de Jager

Edward de Jager is an accomplished entrepreneur and executive with extensive experience in venture capital and business development. Currently serving as the Chairman of the Board at Unknown Group since March 1986, Edward de Jager has led the firm in supporting early-stage innovations. As the Founder and Chairman of VenturesOne, which merged with Unknown Group in 2021, Edward de Jager has enhanced investment strategies in global startup scouting. In addition, Edward de Jager is the Founder and Chairman of We Share, an Entrepreneur in Residence at YES!Delft, and Co-Founder and Director of Kids Worldwide Factory. Edward de Jager founded CrossMediaOne, focusing on edutainment and edtech investments. Previous roles also include serving as a Non-Executive Director at Whittington Group and Exporta, and the Founder of Omni Bridgeway. Edward de Jager holds a Diploma in International Trade/Business from the London School of International Trade.