Laura Amy Church is an experienced finance professional currently employed as an Investor Relations Analyst at Connectd since August 2022, where a data-driven approach is utilized to facilitate investments in early and growth stage startups. Prior experience includes roles at Investec from January 2017 to August 2022, encompassing Junior Private Banker responsibilities involving relationship management and credit origination for high-net-worth clients, as well as Private Banking Sales Support, Recruitment Consultant, and Private Banking Communications. Laura holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Marketing and Accounting from Stellenbosch University and is CeMAP level 1, 2, and 3 certified.