who were promoted to partner or higher. This year, we have spotlighted 11 contenders who have landed top roles at European VC firms.
If you have a nomination that we can add to the list, email the reporters at rkanetkar@insider.com and tlockwood@insider.com.Bao-Y Van Cong joined VC firm Target Global in 2017 as an associate, and has since climbed the ranks to partner in January 2023. Cong previously worked in investment banking at Morgan Stanley, and sits on the boards of Palta, Flo Health, and Lepaya.Torres was appointed a partner at consumer-focused VC firm IRIS Ventures in April 2023.
She was promoted to partner in January and today focuses on growth stage investing, with a particular interest in software as a service , consumer internet, and marketplace companies. Malmberg brings experience from various stints at foodtech companies, where she worked in product and commercial innovation.
Prior to VC Anttila was general counsel at AI company Peltarion, which followed years as an M&A lawyer.Fredrixon is based in Sweden, and is the founding partner of Norrsken Launcher, an investment vehicle that offers access to impact capital.