Vanessa Mbamalu

Vanessa Mbamalu is an early-stage investor analyst at Cornerstone VC, bringing experience in sourcing deals and supporting European startups.13 She joined Cornerstone VC in 2024, focusing on finding early-stage deals in the UK.1

Professional Background

Prior to joining Cornerstone VC, Vanessa worked at Concept Ventures from May 2023 as an investor in their £50M dedicated pre-seed fund for UK startups.2 She also has experience in the Nordic startup ecosystem, having worked at Startup Norway from September 2020 to April 2023.2 During her time there, she built the first Nordic Travel Tech Incubator and led dealflow sourcing for their incubator programs.2

Education and Early Career

Vanessa studied at The University of Manchester from 2015 to 2018, achieving a first in Further Statistics and Mathematics.2 Her relevant modules included Econometrics, Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, and Theory of Demography.2

Additional Experience

• Participated in the Included VC fellowship program (Class '22) from February to October 2022.2
• Worked as a trainee at the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Lilongwe, Malawi, from July 2018 to January 2019.2
• Co-founded AYAL (Aspiring Young African Leaders), the first society at the University of Manchester focused on discussing African socio-economic issues.2

Current Role and Perspective

At Cornerstone VC, Vanessa focuses on early-stage investing and supporting the investment team.3 She believes that "VC should break barriers to open new opportunities for talented founders from diverse backgrounds," which aligns with Cornerstone's mission.1

Vanessa Mbamalu's LinkedIn username is vanessa-mbamalu, as mentioned in the query.