Charlotte Bruce
Former Principal at Cherry Ventures
United Kingdom
Writes $580K – $4.6M checks · typically $2.6M
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About
Charlotte Bruce is General Manager of EMEA & APAC at Techstars, where she oversees the non-US business and leads the evolution of the company's global founder platform, working on portfolio intelligence, network infrastructure, and AI-enabled operational systems. Previously, she was a Principal at Cherry Ventures investing in deep tech, health, fintech, and enterprise software, and co-founded and scaled multiple venture-backed businesses including EdirectInsure/Frank and Quandoo's APAC operations. She holds a PhD in clinical neuroscience from Cambridge and works as an angel investor in companies at the intersection of AI and biology.
Experience
- TechstarsGeneral Manager EMEA & APAC | Head of Global Operationscurrent2023 — presentLondon Area, United Kingdom
- .Angel Investorcurrent2020 — presentGreater London, England, United Kingdom
- Elephant HealthcareVice President Operations2021 — 2023Greater London, England, United Kingdom
- Cherry VenturesPrincipal2019 — 2021Greater London, England, United Kingdom
- EdirectInsure GroupCo-Founder & Group CEO2016 — 2019Hong Kong SAR
- bolttechCo-Founder (EdirectInsure Group, Frank)2016 — 2019Bangkok Metropolitan Area, Thailand
- Quandoo GmbHVP Asia & Pacific2014 — 2016Singapore
- GrouponHead of Strategy & Planning, EMEA2013 — 2014Berlin Metropolitan Area
- GrouponRegional Vice President - Groupon Northern Europe2010 — 2013London Area, United Kingdom
- Goldman SachsHedge Fund Equity Sales2007 — 2009London, United Kingdom
- Ernst & YoungIntern2004
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LifesciencesFinTechStart-upsBusiness StrategyProject ManagementSales LeadershipOperations ManagementHedge FundsGeneral ManagementStrategyStrategic PlanningManagement- CFA Level 1 — CFA Institute
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Charlotte Bruce?
- Charlotte Bruce is General Manager of EMEA & APAC at Techstars, where she oversees the non-US business and leads the evolution of the company's global founder platform, working on portfolio intelligence, network infrastructure, and AI-enabled operational systems. Previously, she was a Principal at Cherry Ventures investing in deep tech, health, fintech, and enterprise software, and co-founded and scaled multiple venture-backed businesses including EdirectInsure/Frank and Quandoo's APAC operations. She holds a PhD in clinical neuroscience from Cambridge and works as an angel investor in companies at the intersection of AI and biology.
- What check size does Charlotte Bruce write?
- Charlotte Bruce typically writes checks of $580K – $4.6M.
- Where did Charlotte Bruce go to school?
- Charlotte Bruce studied at University of Cambridge (MA, Natural Sciences); University of Cambridge (PhD, Clinical Neuroscience); University of Cambridge - Judge Business School (Postgraduate Certificate in Enterprise, Entrepreneurship).
Founder mafias
Techstars mafia2,465
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University of Cambridge mafia706
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Goldman Sachs mafia631
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Cherry Ventures mafia9
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quandoo mafia2
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Same school
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Shared employers
Also worked at Elephant Healthcare3
Also worked at Cherry Ventures60
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