About us

Together, we make digital wealth growth simple and accessible — with manageable risks and forward-looking returns.

Our story

Poolder was founded by three innovators: Berend Eggeraat, Jonathan Heemskerk, and Jonathan Bouma.
What unites them is a shared passion for DeFi and a deep understanding of the complex world of liquidity pools. Their personal experiences with these technologies laid the foundation, but it was Heemskerk’s expertise in quantitative analysis that led to the development of the Poolder Stack.

As their early investments began to grow, one thing became clear: there was no accessible, trustworthy way to invest in liquidity pools. That need sparked the creation of Poolder — a platform that brings clarity, simplicity, and scalability to a rapidly expanding market.

With a unique mix of entrepreneurship, technical expertise, and years of financial experience, the Poolder team is well-equipped to navigate the challenges of DeFi — and to give investors the confidence to help build the future.

Our people

A dedicated team of professionals is ready to support you.
Our team includes experts in computer science & engineering, quantitative analysis, and risk management — combined with years of experience in financial and executive roles at banks, insurers, and asset management firms.

We’re not the kind to make hasty decisions or blindly follow the latest hype. Instead, we recognize real opportunities in sound and sustainable wealth management.

Management

Robin Urban

Commercial Director

Robin brings extensive experience in financial services, having held various leadership roles in marketing and sales at both large and smaller financial institutions.
Since 2007, Robin has been an entrepreneur, and in 2010 he founded his consultancy firm, FranchiseLab. As a consultant, he has advised numerous companies in the financial and professional services sectors at executive, commercial, strategic, and operational levels — building a strong network along the way.

Jonathan Bouma

CFO

With over 25 years of experience in financial roles both nationally and internationally, Jonathan is a competent and trusted advisor to senior management.
His expertise extends beyond financial matters to include commercial, strategic, and organizational issues.
As an experienced entrepreneur, Jonathan has also been involved in various companies across the entertainment, software, and tech sectors.

Portfolio management

Bas Polder

Senior Investment Analyst

Bas is distinguished by his background in proprietary and institutional trading, with academic training in statistics and finance, and recently completed the FRM designation.
With around six years of experience as a trader at various hedge funds, he excels in technical analysis and alpha generation based on market developments and sentiment.

Ebrar Bilgi

Junior Investment Analyst

With a background in electrical engineering and computer science, Ebrar has worked for nearly three years as a data scientist specializing in exploratory data analysis.
At Poolder, she combines her expertise in data science with investing, leveraging statistical models, quantitative research, and financial modeling to refine investment strategies in the evolving crypto space.

Berend Eggeraat

COO

Berend brings a unique blend of investment insight, legal expertise, and technical knowledge.
He helps people understand how finance, law, and technology shape our interactions.
Since 2019, he has been actively involved in the crypto industry and, when time allows, he gives seminars to undergraduate students at Leiden University.

Development

Aran Dolan

Full-Stack Developer

Aran combines a wealth of experience in research and development across machine learning, scientific computing, and mathematical modeling.
With expertise in both front-end and back-end technologies, he brings a theoretical yet results-driven perspective—and the motivation to make a real impact in the world of DeFi.

Jonathan Heemskerk

CTO

A true technological jack-of-all-trades and a master of quantitative analysis.
Jonathan’s background in both engineering and finance makes him an invaluable asset in the digital asset space. He embodies a deep commitment to driving innovation and creating value — meticulously evaluating opportunities and quantifying risks to deliver optimal outcomes for all our stakeholders.

Marketing

Talal El Hachioui

Lead Marketing

Talal specializes in strategic marketing, branding and growth management. As Lead Marketing at Poolder, he develops and implements targeted strategies that strengthen the brand and accelerate growth. With his creative and results-oriented approach, he ensures a distinctive market position and sustainable impact.

Bettina Dalenoord

Marketing Executive

Bettina is an experienced marketing executive with a sharp eye for digital growth and brand positioning. She combines strategic insight with pragmatism and has a proven track record in leading marketing transformations within fast-paced organizations in both e-commerce and financial services. Bettina currently operates as a fractional CMO for companies undergoing digital or sustainable transitions.

Advisory board

Sander Franken

Advisor

Sander has extensive experience in financial services, having started his career at A.S.R. and Aegon.
Since 1997, he has been an entrepreneur, founding and running several businesses. He is currently the Managing Director of Hera Life, an insurance services provider working with over 2,000 affiliated insurance advisors.

We stand for

Accessible

We believe it’s essential that everyone can participate in wealth growth.
At Poolder, you benefit from attractive returns at calculated risk — without needing to be a specialist yourself.
Our strategies are designed for clarity, trust, and ease — so you can invest with peace of mind, not noise.

Trust

At Poolder, trust is at the core of everything we do.
Our team consists of professionals with years of experience in both the crypto space and traditional finance.
We work exclusively with established partners who meet the highest standards.
Additionally, we are registered with the Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM) and conduct systematic due diligence on all investments.

Transparent

Transparency is at the heart of what we do.
We believe that trust starts with clarity. That’s why you always have insight into where your money goes, how decisions are made, and exactly what you’re paying for. No hidden agendas, no fine print — just honest communication and full transparency, so you always stay in control of your investment.