Berenice Magistretti

Contributor

2019 - Current

I have a column on Forbes.com where I write about disabilies and accessibility.

Investor

2020

Alma Angels is a community of investors who have pledged to invest in female-founded startups in order to reduce the gender gap in tech. Invited members share deals, do due diligence in groups and sometimes co-invest together. My angel investments: - August: period brand for Gen Z - Topknot: coaching platform for women - Lagatta: activewear brand for women over 40 - HANX: sexual wellness brand - Neen: make-up subscription cards - Leda Health: better care for sexual assault survivors - Elektra Health: modern solution for menopause - Mindmesh: knowledge hub for remote teams - The Joy Club: community for retirees over 65 - Oula Health: modern maternity care - Boost: wealth management solution for Gen Z hustlers - Bloom Money: digitizing lending circles in migrant communities - Fertility Mapper: creating more transparency in the fertility space

Peanut StartHer Investment Committee

2020

After interviewing Michelle Kennedy, the founder and CEO of Peanut, for an article, we got to talking about her plan to launch a microfund that would back underrepresented founders at the pre-seed stage. Over the past few months, I helped her set up Peanut StartHer and am part of the inaugural investment committee.

Operator Network

2020

January Ventures (previously known as Jane VC) invests early and opens doors for the visionary founders of the future. As an advisor, I help source deals and provide insights on certain markets.

Disabilities Activist

2019

VC-in-residence

2021 - 2022

I worked with Visionaries Club on sourcing deals, helping with due diligence, working with current portfolio companies and helping the Visionaries team amplify their brand.

Freelance Journalist

2016 - 2021

For the past few years, I have been writing as a freelance journalist for several publications, including TechCrunch, WIRED UK, Fast Company, Vanity Fair, Sifted, Wamda, Bilan, Le Temps and others. Areas of focus include tech, innovation, startups, women's health, accessibility, disabilities, sustainability and emerging markets.

Contributor

2020 - 2021

I write for Vanity Fair London's "Women At Work" section, profiling inspiring women like Michelle Kennedy of Peanut, Pippa Lamb of Sweet Capital and author Nikita Gill.

Venture Capital Reporter

2016 - 2018

I mainly covered venture capital and startups. Particularly interested in Femtech (female technologies) like ovulation-tracking bracelets, period-tracking apps, smart breast pumps, etc. Fascinated with tech and innovation in emerging markets.

Editorial Manager

2015 - 2015

Seedstars World is an international startup competition for emerging markets. In 2015, the competition covered more than 50 countries around the world, including Nigeria, Thailand and Colombia. I was in charge of all media communication and editorial content. I also wrote regularly for the SSW Blog: http://www.seedstarsworld.com/blog/author/berenice-magistretti/