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Emma Blackburn

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Partner at HERmesa · Venture Partner at Ascension · Board Member, Stanford UK Womens Network at Stanford University · Angel Investor at Alma at Alma Angels

United Kingdom

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Beatrix von SchröderunlockedEmma: together at HERmesa (2025–2026)
×2Emma: together at Ascension
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About

Emma Blackburn uniquely combines senior CFO finance leadership with Venture Partner investing at the same early-stage platform, runs an active angel portfolio, and unlocks international co-investment opportunities through trusted relationships.

Invests in

Deep TechE-commerceFintechFuture of WorkHardwareHealthtech

Experience

  1. HERMESAPartnercurrent2022 — present
  2. Alma AngelsAngel Investor at Almacurrent2020 — presentGreater London, England, United Kingdom
  3. Ascension VenturesVenture Partnercurrent2021 — presentGreater London, England, United Kingdom
  4. Ascension VenturesPartner & CFO2018 — 2021London Area, United Kingdom
  5. London Tech Start-upsCFO / Finance Advisor / Investorcurrent2012 — presentLondon Area, United Kingdom
  6. Stanford Angels of the United KingdomSelection Committee Member, Past Treasurercurrent2018 — presentLondon Area, United Kingdom
  7. VariousAngel Investorcurrent2014 — presentLondon Area, United Kingdom
  8. Stanford UniversityBoard Member, Stanford UK Womens Networkcurrent2019 — presentLondon Area, United Kingdom
  9. JiminnyChief Financial Officer2021Greater London, England, United Kingdom
  10. 7BC.VCVenture Partner & CFO2019 — 2021Silicon Valley & Worldwide
  11. CloudbanterCFO2015 — 2019London Area, United Kingdom
  12. Mustard Seed ImpactSenior Advisor2018London
  13. Mustard Seed ImpactCFO2017 — 2018London Area, United Kingdom
  14. ViewsyCFO2014 — 2015London Area, United Kingdom
  15. OracleInternational Finance Director - Siebel Systems1996 — 2001San Francisco USA & London UK
  16. EQE InternationalController1991 — 1996San Francisco, California, United States
  17. Ernst & YoungManager - Audit and M&A1986 — 1991San Francisco, California, United States

Skills & more

  • KPI and Board Reporting (Digital) — UK Private Capital
  • Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) — CFA Institute
  • Certified Public Accountant — California Board of Accountancy

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Colleagues at HERmesa

Andrea Sinclair
Investor at Alma Angels

Frequently asked questions

Who is Emma Blackburn?
Emma Blackburn uniquely combines senior CFO finance leadership with Venture Partner investing at the same early-stage platform, runs an active angel portfolio, and unlocks international co-investment opportunities through trusted relationships.
Where does Emma Blackburn work?
Emma Blackburn is Partner at HERmesa.
What does Emma Blackburn invest in?
Emma Blackburn invests in Deep Tech, E-commerce, Fintech, Future of Work, Hardware, Healthtech.
Where did Emma Blackburn go to school?
Emma Blackburn studied at Stanford University (Master's degree, Management Science & Engineering / Industrial Engineering); Stanford University (BA, Economics); Cass Business School (Actuarial Management).

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