Laurel Bowden of 83North has made a significant impact on the venture capital landscape, earning her a coveted place on the 2023 Midas List. As the first European partner at the firm, which was previously titled Greylock IL, she has been instrumental in overseeing a portfolio of $2.2 billion across Europe and Israel. Since the inception of 83North in 2006, the firm has supported 88 different companies. One of its main strategies is a cautious approach to investment, with each of the four investing partners making only one deal annually. This disciplined strategy has paid off, with notable successes including Doordash’s $10 billion purchase of Wolt in 2021, PayPal’s $2.2 billion acquisition of iZettle in 2018, and Celonis’s momentous $1 billion funding round valuing the company at $11 billion. Bowden’s illustrious career started with Gemini Consulting in South Africa before she moved into venture investing with Jerusalem Venture Partners during the tech boom of the late 90s and early 2000s. Her strategic investments and focus on key market areas have solidified her reputation as a leading investor in the technology sector, and her recent accolade serves as a testament to her contributions to the field and successes in recognizing and nurturing innovative companies.
“Venture Capital”, “Financial Services”, “Technology”,”Europe”, “Israel”, “South Africa”
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