Laura McGinnis

Principal

2022 - Current

After 9 years in product marketing and strategy at corporations like H&M and scale-ups like Away, I transitioned into venture to partner with exceptional founders at the forefront of technology for good. - Investing in early-stage (Seed-Series B) tech companies across all sectors in the UK, Ireland, and Benelux. - I spend time on Consumer / e-Com Enablement, Energy, and Cyber Security. - My work encompasses participation in investments, including Sylvera (Series B), Tilt, and various unannounced Series A investments; serving as a board observer for Tilt (consumer), Coro (security), Request Finance (crypto), and Ramp (crypto); and angel investing in Tunic (fraud). - Additionally, I dedicate time to thesis work, delving into areas such as GenAI/LLM Security, Counter Deception, Board Governance, and more. If you're a founder building in these areas, I would love to chat!

Master of Business Administration

2020 - 2021

Ranked #1 MBA globally by the Financial Times 2021

Venture Capital Summer Associate

2021 - 2021

Strategy Consultant

2020 - 2021

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

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

Director of Retail & Ecommerce

2018 - 2019

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

Online Women's Merchandise Manager

2017 - 2018

Online Kids' Merchandise Manager

2015 - 2017

Global Merchandiser

2014 - 2015

Assistant Global Merchandiser

2013 - 2014

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