Emma Steele

Emma Steele is a seasoned investment professional currently serving as a Partner and Investment Director at Ascension, where a focus on UK seed tech businesses is emphasized through multiple funds aimed at addressing social issues such as poverty and childhood obesity. In addition to roles at Ascension, Emma holds positions as an Investor at Happl, Investment Director at the Fair By Design Fund, and Investment Committee Member for the Growth Impact Fund at UnLtd. Furthermore, Emma contributes as a Partner VC at Focal, a Pre-seed Investor at Plend, and an Investor in several notable enterprises including Credit Kudos, Wagestream, and Switchee. Emma's academic credentials include a BSc in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics from the University of Warwick and an MSc in Development Economics from the University of Sussex.