LM

Laura Mcginnis

Principal at Balderton Capital

London, England

Invests in

Locations:

  • Min Investment:

    $1,000,000.00
  • Max Investment:

    $20,000,000.00
  • Target Investment:

    $10,500,000.00

Work Experience

  • Principal

    2022

    Product marketing and strategy leader with a decade of experience at global brands (Abercrombie & Fitch, H&M) and high-growth US ventures (The Wing, Away). Transitioned to VC to partner with visionary founders driving tech innovation. - Invest in Seed to Series B across Europe and the UK - Generalist tech investor with passion areas in Consumer, E-commerce Enablement, and Cybersecurity sectors - Board or support (Balderton lead investments): Sylvera, Tilt, Lawhive, Grand Games, HiCCUP, Coro (Cyber), Request Finance - Angel investor: TunicPay, Boardy AI

2020 - 2021

  • Master of Business Administration

    2020 - 2021

    Ranked #1 MBA globally by the Financial Times 2021

2021 - 2021

  • Venture Capital Summer Associate

    2021 - 2021

2020 - 2021

  • Strategy Consultant

    2020 - 2021

    Deal sourcing, due diligence, investment research, pitch deck development, and mentorship for Black business owners

2019 - 2020

  • Director of Product Marketing & Strategy

    2020 - 2020

    Oversaw end-to-end product marketing strategy, GTM, and buying strategy for luggage and apparel businesses

  • Director of Apparel Strategy

    2019 - 2020

2018 - 2019

  • Director of Retail & Ecommerce

    2018 - 2019

    The Wing is a series C startup that creates co-working spaces for young professionals.

2015 - 2018

  • Online Women's Merchandise Manager

    2017 - 2018

  • Online Kids' Merchandise Manager

    2015 - 2017

  • Global Merchandiser

    2014 - 2015

  • Assistant Global Merchandiser

    2013 - 2014

2012 - 2012

  • Fulbright Scholar & Founder of Girls Score Goals

    2012 - 2012

    Launched Girls Score Goals, a girls' soccer program in underserved neighborhoods to teach English and leadership skills through sport; pitched and secured funding from Nike Uruguay