
Current Firm
Anthemis Group
Investments
3+ companies
Focus
Fintech, Web3
Katie Palencsar is Managing Director of the Female Innovators Lab Fund and Global Head of Venture Studio at Anthemis Group, a leading fintech-focused investment firm. She specializes in identifying and backing innovative founders across fintech, Web3, and artificial intelligence sectors. With a proven track record of recognizing transformative companies early, Palencsar has been instrumental in investments in notable ventures including Carta, Betterment, and Pipe. In her dual leadership roles, she combines hands-on venture studio expertise with fund management responsibilities, helping early-stage founders build category-defining companies. Her focus on supporting female innovators reflects her commitment to expanding diversity and inclusion within the venture capital and technology ecosystems. Palencsar brings strategic vision and operational depth to portfolio companies, leveraging Anthemis Group's extensive network and resources to drive growth and innovation.
Katie Palencsar is a Managing Director, Female Innovators Lab Fund, Global Head of Venture Studio, Anthemis Group at Anthemis Group, based in London, UK.
Katie's investment focus spans Fintech, Web3, AI, primarily investing at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B+ stages. This specialization allows for deep domain knowledge and strong network effects that benefit portfolio companies.
Notable investments in Katie's portfolio include Betterment, Carta, Pipe. These companies reflect a pattern of backing high-potential startups across their focus sectors.
Katie Palencsar is a Managing Director, Female Innovators Lab Fund, Global Head of Venture Studio, Anthemis Group at Anthemis Group, based in London, UK. Their investment focus includes Fintech, Web3, AI.
Katie Palencsar focuses on investments in Fintech, Web3, AI through Anthemis Group. These focus areas reflect their domain expertise and the types of startups they actively seek to back.
Katie Palencsar's notable portfolio investments include Carta, Betterment, Pipe. These companies span multiple sectors and stages, reflecting a track record of identifying high-potential startups.
Katie Palencsar is currently at Anthemis Group, headquartered in London, UK, serving as Managing Director, Female Innovators Lab Fund, Global Head of Venture Studio, Anthemis Group.