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Savitri Tan
Consultant at Isomer Capital
Savitri Tan is a venture capital professional currently working as a Consultant at Isomer Capital, a European fund of funds that invests in early-stage tech venture capital.14 Her role at Isomer Capital involves investing in global VC funds and late-stage companies, with a particular focus on leading the firm's initiative to invest in micro VCs - high-performing emerging managers.5
Professional Experience
Prior to her current role, Savitri has held several notable positions:
- Chief of Staff at Kheiron Medical
- Head of Core Programme and Programme Director at Entrepreneur First (EF)1
During her time at Entrepreneur First, Savitri was one of the early team members and played a key role in building out the company's building programme and support for seed and pre-seed investments.1
Areas of Expertise
Savitri's experience spans various aspects of the venture capital ecosystem:
- Fund of Funds Investing: Working at Isomer Capital, which invests across Europe to get a diverse spread of local managers expert in scaling businesses.1
- Emerging Managers: Focusing on investing in and supporting first-time fund managers and micro VCs.5
- Consumer-Focused Startups: Running a community for consumer-focused startups.4
- Ecosystem Building: Involved in demystifying aspects of the tech ecosystem, including legal and financial matters for founders.1
Additional Roles and Initiatives
Beyond her primary role, Savitri is involved in several other initiatives:
- Advisory Board Member for Venture Studio - Crisis4
- Co-host of the podcast "At The Cap Table," which amplifies voices of female investors in VC2
- Active participant in industry events, such as the Women in Venture Capital Europe (WVCE) conference, where she co-hosted discussions on intersectionality in VC and emerging managers3
Savitri Tan is known for her advocacy of diversity and inclusivity in the venture capital industry, particularly focusing on supporting consumer-focused, non-tech businesses in London's startup ecosystem.13