Daphne’s journey

Daphne began her career on the operating side with Rocket Internet where she helped to launch an e-commerce marketplace in South-East Asia. Driven by her desire to support companies reach their full potential, she then moved on to strategy consultancy Simon-Kucher & Partners, advising companies on key growth initiatives.

Daphne then joined the investment world where she worked for a number Europe’s leading investment funds. First in private equity, where she gathered both deal and board level experience across a range of industries from large, asset-heavy businesses such as agriculture and renewables through to multi-site retail. And later in Venture Capital, as Principal at London-based venture capital firm Atomico where she partnered with founders solving legacy real-world problems with technology.

Most recently, Daphne led operations in a number of high-growth technology businesses serving traditional industries such as healthcare and agriculture. She has also continued to deepen her experience in the SME segment, supporting the acquisition of a critical systems installation business in Atlantic Canada.

Daphne graduated with distinction from the London School of Economics, earning a master’s degree in finance & private equity. She also holds a BSc in International Business from Maastricht University.