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Mike Velings
Founder of Aqua
The Randstad, Netherlands
Overview
Mike Velings is the Chief Executive Officer and Co-founder of Aqua-Spark, an investment firm focused on sustainable aquaculture, contributing to the development of the future aquatic food system. With a background in entrepreneurship and venture capital, he has successfully invested in companies like Sea6 Energy and Protix, playing a key role in advancing the growth of the sector.
Velings' career highlights include co-founding Aqua-Spark and leading investments in innovative companies like XpertSea and Calysta, showcasing his expertise in driving sustainable solutions in aquaculture through strategic partnerships and investments.
Work Experience
Chief Executive Officer / Co founder
2024 - Current
Member of the Remuneration & Appointment Committee
2022 - 2024
Member of The Supervisory Board
2022 - 2024
Member of the Investment Committee
2022 - 2024
Member of Audit committee
2022 - 2024
Co Managing Partner/Co Founder
2013 - 2022
Aqua-Spark is a global fund investing in sustainable aquaculture SME's. Combining profit, people and planet. www.aqua-spark.nl
Member of The Supervisory Board
2023
Co Managing Director
2022 - 2023
Co-Founder / shareholder
2013 - 2022
Co Managing Director / Co Founder
1997 - 2013
Outsourcing employership
International Circle member
2017
Board Member
2015
Member Board of Directors
2015
Member of the Audit committee
2015
Calysta produces scalable, sustainable protein via a patented fermentation platform for the food, pet and feed markets.
Raised $221,392,137.00 from Walden Riverwood Ventures, Aqua Spark, BP Ventures, Municipal Employee Retirement System, Mitsui & Co, Adisseo, BP Ventures, Adisseo, Temasek Holdings and Aqua Spark.
Member
2012
First Pymwymic, than PYM
Member
2010
Startup Mentor
2010
(ERA) Entrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator is an early-stage venture capital fund and technology accelerator.
Co Managing Partner / co founder
2010
Impact investments, globally. Not focussed on region or sector, focussed on entrepeneurship.
Member of The Supervisory Board
2022 - 2024
Member of the Audit committee
2022 - 2024
Member of the Remuneration Committee
2022 - 2024