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Michelle Ashworth
Experienced investor in venture funds
Oxford, England
Overview
Michelle Ashworth is an experienced investor in venture funds with a background in venture capital, private equity, and corporate development. Currently serving as a Partner and Venture Partner at Top Tier Capital Partners, she has held key roles at Church Commissioners for England and CDC Group plc, demonstrating expertise in fund investments and strategic decision-making in emerging markets.
Highlights of Michelle's career include her leadership roles at top-tier investment firms and her extensive experience in due diligence, financial modeling, and asset management within the venture capital industry.
Work Experience
Partner
2023 - 2024
Venture Partner
2019 - 2023
Head of Venture
2016 - 2022
Responsible for building out a new programme of venture fund investments across the US, Europe and Asia, with an emphasis on top tier managers.
Director, Venture Funds
2016 - 2020
Investigating venture capital opportunities in Africa and South Asia.
Advisory Council Member
2016 - 2019
Director of Fund Investments
1998 - 2016
Investing in top-tier venture capital funds in the US, Europe and Asia. Responsible for establishing the firm’s relationships with a number of pre-eminent groups and managed the relationships with many others.
Education
INSEAD International Directors Programme
2015 - 2015
Diploma in Financial Strategy
2009 - 2010
IIMR Associate Examinations
1999 - 2000
MPhil(Sc)
1995 - 1997
BA (Hons)
1992 - 1995