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Elena Pantazi Read

Partner, Talent & Portfolio at Northzone

London, UK

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Elena Pantazi Read is inspired by the entrepreneurial spirit in Greece, where founders have turned adversity into opportunity. Having weathered one of the harshest economic crises in recent history, Greek entrepreneurs have developed impressive resilience and adaptability, qualities Elena deeply admires. This strength and flexibility fuel her passion for helping founders navigate the challenges of scaling their businesses.

As a Partner at Northzone, Elena leads talent and portfolio development, working closely with a wide range of the firm’s investments. Since joining in 2019, she has played a huge function in building strong teams within portfolio companies and guiding founders through crucial growth stages.

Elena’s path to venture capital has been shaped by a diverse career in private equity, venture philanthropy, and investment banking. Before Northzone, she was Operations Director and Head of Marketing & Communications at Bain Capital Private Equity Europe. She also served as an Investment Manager at Impetus, a venture philanthropy fund, and as VP of Research at Third Bridge, a startup she helped grow from its early stages. Her career began at UBS as an Investment Banker.

Elena holds an MBA from INSEAD, an MPhil in International Relations from Cambridge, and a BSc in Economics from UCL. Her varied experience and strategic insight make her a valued partner for ambitious founders.

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