Michael van der Meer

Michael van der Meer is a New York, NY-based venture capital and investment professional currently serving as a Partner and Board Member at Outlier Ventures. Prior to entering the blockchain and cryptocurrency sector, he established a background in traditional financial services and asset management through investment roles at Credit Suisse, Robeco, and EEA Fund Management Limited. His academic credentials include a Master of Science in International Management for China, encompassing corporate finance, economics, and Chinese commercial law, as well as a Bachelor of Science in Management. In his current capacity at Outlier Ventures, he directs institutional capital and incubation resources toward pre-seed and early-stage technology projects focused on decentralized networks and Web3 infrastructure. His career trajectory combines foundational experience in global corporate finance with a specialized focus on emerging digital asset ecosystems and early-stage venture capital.