Micheil van Deursen is an entrepreneur and investor with a passion for sustainability and animal welfare. As founder of *Capital V*, he works to eliminate the need for animal products by supporting and investing in companies that offer sustainable alternatives. He fosters collaboration between companies in his portfolio and focuses on helping them grow through early stage funding and support. He is also chairman of the *Capital V Foundation*, which works to reduce animal exploitation and raise awareness of animal rights.
In addition, he has invested in Blue Horizon Corporation, which is building a plant-based food ecosystem, and serves as an advisor to the Material Innovation Initiative, which develops sustainable materials for fashion and home. He has previously founded several companies, including TTY Internet Solutions and 2dehands.be, where his focus has been on technology, innovation and driving positive social and environmental change.