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Yvonne Nagawa

Founding Partner & COO at Black Seed Ventures | Advancing Inclusive Growth in VC | Championing Underrepresented Founders

London, England

Invests in

Stages:

Locations:

  • Min Investment:

    $100,000.00
  • Max Investment:

    $5,000,000.00
  • Target Investment:

    $1,500,000.00

Work Experience

  • Judging Panel | Libra

    2025

    Tech Nation Libra is dedicated to empowering underrepresented founders, fostering diversity in the tech ecosystem, and driving economic growth through inclusive innovation.

  • Judging Panel | Hustle Awards

    2024

    Startup Magazine highlights and supports the most innovative startups, providing a platform for emerging founders and businesses shaping the future of entrepreneurship.

  • Judging Panel Member

    2023

    The Everywoman Awards celebrate the achievements of female entrepreneurs, building a legacy of role models who challenge stereotypes and inspire future generations of women in business.

2021

  • Founding Partner & COO at Black Seed

    2021

  • Venture Fellow

    2022 - 2022

    Newton is a joint venture between LocalGlobe VC and London Business School, with founding partner Silicon Valley Bank. They combine the best of executive education with insights from the most experienced practitioners across the global venture landscape.

2021 - 2021

  • Compliance Associate

    2021 - 2021

2019 - 2021

  • Legal & Compliance Associate

    2019 - 2021

  • Compliance Associate

    2015 - 2019

2014 - 2015

  • Compliance Analyst

    2014 - 2015