About
Diane Stewart is a trained attorney and international legal consultant who combines cross-border legal and governance expertise with venture investing and human rights advocacy bridging law, capital and social impact.
Invests in
Deep TechE-commerceFintechFuture of WorkHardwareHealthtech
Experience
- DLS International LegalPrincipalcurrent2014 — presentLondon and US
- PILnetChair/Member of Global Board of Directorscurrent2015 — presentGreater London, England, United Kingdom
- Ascension VenturesVenture Partnercurrent2018 — presentGreater London, England, United Kingdom
- Pieces TechnologiesBoard Member; External General Counsel2016 — 2022Dallas, Texas
- Pacific Advantage CapitalDirector, Legal and Business Affairs2014 — 2018US and Asia
- Family OfficeDirector2003 — 2013London; Southeast Asia; US
- TelenorDirector of Strategic Development, Asia2000 — 2001Singapore
- Coudert Brothers (now disbanded)Partner (and Associate)1990 — 2000Singapore, Hong Kong, New York, San Francisco
Skills & more
InvestmentsCorporate FinanceCorporate GovernanceStrategic M&APrivate EquitySocial ImpactInternational LawStart-up ConsultingMergers & AcquisitionsStart-upsAcquisitionsBusiness Strategy
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Due DiligenceBusiness DevelopmentCorporate LawVenture CapitalInternational M&APrivate Equity FundingNegotiationStrategic ThinkingPublic SpeakingLeadershipLanguages English · French
- Generative AI for the Legal Profession — UC Berkeley Law Executive Education
From Diane's professional profile.
Colleagues at Ascension
Aleks Habdank
Venture Partner at Ascension
Alex Heerema
Investment Manager at Ascension
Antonin de Fougerolles
Venture Partner at Ascension
Barney Worfolk Smith
Venture Partner at Ascension
Ben Fletcher
Business Development Manager at Ascension
Bill Bousfield
Head of Distribution at Ascension
Chris Wheatcroft
Investor at Ascension
Craig Fletcher
Venture Partner at Ascension
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Diane Stewart?
- Diane Stewart is a trained attorney and international legal consultant who combines cross-border legal and governance expertise with venture investing and human rights advocacy bridging law, capital and social impact.
- Where does Diane Stewart work?
- Diane Stewart is Venture Partner at Ascension.
- What does Diane Stewart invest in?
- Diane Stewart invests in Deep Tech, E-commerce, Fintech, Future of Work, Hardware, Healthtech.
- Where did Diane Stewart go to school?
- Diane Stewart studied at Stanford University (Bachelor of Arts (BA)); University of California, Berkeley - School of Law (Doctor of Jurisprudence - JD); Saïd Business School, University of Oxford (Postgraduate Diploma in Strategy and Innovation (with Distinction)).
Same school
Also attended Stanford University2,000
Peter ThielCo-founder & Partner at Founders FundReid HoffmanCo-founder of LinkedIn; Partner at GreylockDavid SacksCo-founder & General Partner at Craft Ventures; former White House AI & Crypto CzarKeith RaboisManaging Director at Khosla VenturesGarry TanPresident & CEO of Y CombinatorAlfred LinPartner at Sequoia Capital
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Also attended University of California, Berkeley - School of Law86
Deborah CarrilloPartner + General Counsel at Menlo VenturesBrenden GlapionCorporate Counsel at GreycroftBrad WeirickPartner & General Counsel at March Capital PartnersErica SunFinance/Legal/IR at 8VCUri GreenwaldInvestor at Khosla VenturesMichael PerezDeputy General Counsel at Mucker Capital
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Also attended Saïd Business School, University of Oxford253
Manuk HergnyanCo-Founder & Managing Partner at Granatus VenturesMike MoradiGeneral Partner at Cortado VenturesConnor WhitingFinance Associate at Giant Ventures Global LlpBrendan BakerPartner at Rackhouse Venture Management LpMorgan GerlakPartner at TCVThomasGeneral Partner at Acadian Ventures Management, Llc
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