Marnix van der Ploeg

Marnix van der Ploeg is an Operating Partner at EQT Ventures based in Amsterdam, Netherlands, where he specializes in scaling venture-backed technology companies. He holds a Master's degree in Finance and Control from MV Business Academy and began his professional career holding accounting positions at PwC, Citroen, and DPA Group. Van der Ploeg spent twelve and a half years at Booking.com, initially joining the firm as a Financial Controller in 2001 before advancing to Corporate Controller in 2009. During his tenure, he managed core financial operations and directed the strategic rollout to more than fifty new markets, ultimately supporting organizational growth to 6,500 employees across over 150 countries. Today, his primary focus centers on applying his deep operational expertise in financial controls, corporate reporting, and international expansion to guide high-growth startups and venture portfolios.