Meet the team
Our goal is to guide researchers to develop their innovative technologies into a business that can truly impact society. We offer not only investment options, but also scientific knowledge, an extensive network and years of experience.
Drs. C.S.W. Prent (Corina)
Managing Director
Corina has an MBA and a technical background. She has extensive experience in running successful and profitable businesses and has hands-on experience in all aspects of bringing disruptive technology-based products to the market. She uses her broad experience in R&D, scale up, quality control, production, logistics, marketing and sales to assist entrepreneurs in creating successful enterprises.
A. Koop (Arjan)
Investment Manager
Arjan brings a strong entrepreneurial background to the team, with hands-on experience in building and scaling companies. Through his work, he has developed a deep understanding of the challenges founders face, from early-stage uncertainty to managing growth and execution. Now as an Investment Manager at RUG Ventures, he combines this practical experience with a strategic perspective, focusing on identifying and supporting high-potential startups. He is passionate about working closely with entrepreneurs, helping them refine their ideas, navigate key decisions, and build sustainable, impactful ventures.
Dr. D.H. Veeregowda (Deepak)
Investment Manager
Deepak H. Veeregowda, Ph.D. is currently the director at Ducom Instruments B.V. He is a trained Mechanical Engineer (MS), Scientist (Ph.D.) & Innovation Specialist (Exec. Program). For over 10 years he has practiced the art of marketing, sales & business development in the high-tech industry. He continues to successfully manage the products and brands that deliver the best customer experience in industry sectors such as transportation, health care & heavy engineering. Being passionate & experienced in innovation, he loves driving the investment road map (early stage & VC) for ideators who are aiming to become entrepreneurs.
W. Pals (Wilma)
Controller
Wilma followed her education in business administration. She also has an MBA in tax law and can thus combine numbers and taxes. She has ample experience working at accounting firms.
AA. Padilla del Aguila (Antonio Angel)
Portfolio Development Intern
Antonio brings an international and entrepreneurial perspective, shaped by his studies in International Business and his experience as co-founder. With a strong interest in investments, strategy, and global markets, he combines analytical thinking with a multicultural outlook, and is driven to contribute to impactful, forward-looking projects.
Informal advisory board
Our Board of Commissioners play an important role in our investment strategy, the investments we do and the positioning of RUG Ventures within the startup ecosystem.
