Jelmer is a Partner at RTP Global, serving as the firm’s Chief Technology Officer and an investor on the European team, focusing on early-stage companies in cybersecurity, B2B SaaS, and fintech. His deep technical and operational expertise helps founders navigate key challenges, from scaling product development to driving go-to-market strategy.

As CTO, Jelmer has been the driving force behind RTP Global’s Data Insights Platform and Venture Capital Operating System, designed to enhance the firm’s ability to source top founders, close deals efficiently, and support portfolio companies with data-driven insights.

Before joining RTP Global, Jelmer was a partner at the Amsterdam-based venture capital firm henQ, where he invested in seed-stage B2B software startups. Earlier in his career, he played a pivotal role at fintech unicorn Backbase, leading international marketing, growth, and later product development. During his 10-year tenure on the management team, he helped scale the company from 40 to over 1,000 employees, expand globally, and collaborate closely with customers.

Jelmer’s passion for curiosity-driven problem-solving and combining different concepts into new applications defines both his work and personal interests. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his kids, taking long walks with his dog Ivy, reading, and getting on the water for paddleboarding or kayaking.