Maria Lipovenko

Maria Lipovenko is an accomplished professional with a focus on venture capital and innovation. Currently serving as an Associate at Quest Ventures, Maria leads market access initiatives for Southeast Asia and manages key investments in Central Asia. Maria is also a member of Global Women in VC, representing a vast network of female investors. As a TUM Finance and Accounting Selected Talents scholarship holder, Maria demonstrates academic excellence in finance and management. Previous roles include innovation consulting at BSH Home Appliances Group, entrepreneurial coaching at UnternehmerTUM Academy, and fundraising management for TUM Boring. Maria holds a Master's degree from the Technical University of Munich and a Bachelor's degree from Lomonosov Moscow State University, along with additional education from Trinity College Dublin and an entrepreneurship scholarship from UnternehmerTUM.