Rachel West

Board Director

2018 - Current

Bridge Angel Investors are a group of passionate and committed investors who collaborate to fund local innovation. We qualify, fund, mentor and leverage our networks on behalf of our portfolio companies to provide a win-win opportunity for all.

CEO and Co-Founder

2009

A strategic consultancy and venture firm for early-stage companies & opportunistic investments. We back the most promising startups at the early stages – from Seed to Series B, where we've taken the overall chance of entrepreneurial success from merely 2.4% to 83% of a meaningful exit. We look to work with passionate, mission-driven founders who develop new ways to solve real-world problems known or unseen. We believe strongly in innovation, entrepreneurship, and industry leadership, combining our hands-on experience with strategic counsel to help technology startups craft unique and highly profitable business models and services. At the seed stage, both financial and human capital is critical to success — that’s why when it comes to client selection, we’re very choosy. We want to give each of you the time and guidance you deserve and help you grow and scale, both as an investor and advisor.

Interim Chief Financial Officer

2023 - 2023

President | Board Advisor

2020 - 2023

Boatsetter is a technology and data-driven global marketplace, making on-demand boating accessible and affordable to all. We exist to bring people together on the water and create memorable experiences for everyone.

Chief Financial Officer | Board Director

2019 - 2020

Anchor connects you with private yacht & boat owners and captains to ensure your next on the water experience is authentic and safe. With Anchor, you own the experience... not the yacht. Get exclusive access to a fleet of privately owned yachts, local captains and crew, and provisioning services. You will have all of the fun, none of the hassle.

Strategic Advisor - Digital | Analytics | Transformation

2004 - 2018

Spearheading strategic initiatives for global financial Institutions, manufacturing, health care and no-profit organizations. Define innovative service and product offerings, portfolio strategy and go-to-market plan. Advise C-level executives to accelerate their organization’s growth and profitability through cutting-edge technologies and service oriented business model across infrastructure, platform, software and data analytics.

Head Of Data Management

2004 - 2015

Led business development, practice management and client delivery for the Financial Service practice, specialized in Big Data, Predictive Analytics, Data Governance, Technology & Process Integration, Global Outsourcing & Operating Model, Customer Driven Service and Product Innovation.

Senior Investment Analyst

1999 - 2004

Investment Advisor

1997 - 1999

Advocate in Women’s financial independence and empowerment through seminars, publication and lectures.

Co-Founder | Investment Strategist

1992 - 1995

Developed large client and asset base for one of the first Chinese investment and trust companies marketing a variety of financial services, including asset management and strategic financial planning.