Emma Phillips

Investment Partner based in London, England

Emma Phillips, Partner at LocalGlobe

Emma Phillips is a Partner at LocalGlobe, a venture capital firm based in London that invests in early-stage startups. Some key facts about Emma:

She joined LocalGlobe in 2015 as an Operating Partner, where she supported founders on operations, talent, and go-to-market strategies. She played a significant role in launching Folio, LocalGlobe's platform for founders.1
In addition to LocalGlobe, Emma is also a Partner at Latitude, another venture capital firm.1 2
Her investment focus areas include Future of Work, Climate, and SaaS businesses. Some of her investments include Otta, Pento, &Open, Circular, Hertility Health, Payaut, and M-Kopa.1
Prior to venture capital, Emma worked at Veolia Environmental Services as a Technical Coordinator, where she worked on projects in renewable energy, recycling, and helped launch the company's operations in Australia's mining industry.1 2
Emma holds an MSc in Environmental Chemistry from Royal Holloway, University of London.2
Her LinkedIn username is emma-phillips-45547737.2

Highlights

Jan 18 · Business Insider

The 32 Hottest European Energy Startups to Watch in 2023, Per VCs - Business Insider

Jan 18 · Business Insider

The 32 Hottest European Energy Startups to Watch in 2023, Per VCs - Business Insider

Experience

Investment Partner at LocalGlobe, Partner at Latitude, Early Stage Advisory Group at SVB Financial Group, Co-Founder & Investor at Meals For The NHS (2015 - Present)

Technical Co-ordinator at Veolia (2013 - 2015), Graduate Analyst at Veolia Environmental Services UK (2012 - 2013), Intern at WSP Environment & Energy (2011 - 2012)

Education

M.Sc Environmental Chemistry, Environmental Science from Royal Holloway, University of London (2011 - 2012), BSc Geography from Loughborough University (2007 - 2011), Diploma in International Studies, Environmental Studies (Merit) from Curtin University of Technology (2009 - 2010)