Valentina Zakirova

Valentina Zakirova is a prominent figure in the venture capital and private equity space, serving as a voting member of the Investment Committee at VC&PE Fund SDV.

With a diverse educational background, Valentina studied Venture Capital and Private Equity at the University of California, Berkeley, MSc in Financial Economics at The London School of Economics and Political Science, Master's in Finance at State University, and a Bachelor's in Financial Markets from Finance University under the Government of the Russian Federation.

Throughout her career, Valentina has held various roles in reputable organizations such as Woebot Health, Lingualeo, Startup Leadership Program, Patreon, Social Discovery Ventures, Flo Health Inc., Waarde Capital, and also founded BitCab.

Valentina Zakirova's expertise lies in fund-of-funds and direct investments within the VC and PE sector, with a focus on being industry and stage agnostic. Her extensive experience and educational background have equipped her with the knowledge and skills necessary to thrive in the competitive investment landscape.