Annalise Dragic

Annalise is a Partner at Sapphire Ventures, a global venture capital firm that invests in technology companies across different stages and sectors. Based in London, she primarily focuses on European and Israeli SaaS companies and has been instrumental in driving Sapphire's success in the region. Annalise has an impressive track record in venture capital, having worked on several high-profile investments during her career. She played a key role in Sapphire's investments in Cazoo (NYSE: CZOO), Currencycloud (acquired by Visa), and Wandera (acquired by Jamf). Prior to joining Sapphire, Annalise worked as an investor at Atomico, a leading European venture capital firm, and held various roles at LinkedIn. Annalise holds a bachelor's degree in foreign service from Georgetown University and an MBA from Stanford University, where she was recognized as an Arjay Miller Scholar.

Annalise is a Partner at Sapphire Ventures, a global venture capital firm that invests in technology companies across different stages and sectors. Based in London, she primarily focuses on European and Israeli SaaS companies and has been instrumental in driving Sapphire's success in the region.

As a Partner at Sapphire, Annalise is responsible for identifying investment opportunities, conducting due diligence, and providing strategic support to portfolio companies. She serves on the boards of Matillion and Adverity, two fast-growing companies that have attracted significant investment from Sapphire. Additionally, she has been involved in Sapphire's investments in Contentful, GitGuardian, Unmind, and Yapily, all of which are disrupting their respective industries.

Annalise has an impressive track record in venture capital, having worked on several high-profile investments during her career. She played a key role in Sapphire's investments in Cazoo (NYSE: CZOO), an online car retailer, Currencycloud, a cross-border payments platform that was recently acquired by Visa, and Wandera, a mobile security company that was acquired by Jamf. Her work at Sapphire and her contributions to the industry have earned her recognition as a VC Rising Star by Venture Capital Journal.

Prior to joining Sapphire, Annalise worked as an investor at Atomico, a leading European venture capital firm. At Atomico, she focused on investing in European startups, with a particular emphasis on the UK market and the enterprise sector. Before her career in venture capital, Annalise held various roles at LinkedIn, the world's largest professional networking site. During her time at LinkedIn, she worked in the company's San Francisco, London, and Dublin offices and was involved in corporate M&A, business operations, sales strategy, and product finance.

Annalise's impressive credentials extend beyond her professional experience. She holds a bachelor's degree in foreign service from Georgetown University, one of the top international relations programs in the world. She also studied abroad at the Harbin Institute of Technology in China, where she gained valuable experience in cross-cultural communication and international business. Later, she earned an MBA from Stanford University, one of the most prestigious business schools in the world. At Stanford, she was recognized as an Arjay Miller Scholar, an honor awarded to the top 10% of the MBA class.

Finally, Annalise's global outlook and passion for travel are reflected in her personal life. She has lived in five countries on three continents and has traveled extensively throughout her life. Her first transatlantic flight was at just over two months old, and since then, she has visited dozens of countries and experienced diverse cultures. This experience has undoubtedly contributed to her success as a venture capitalist, allowing her to identify and capitalize on opportunities in different regions and sectors

Annalise Dragic's vision is to invest in companies that have the potential to make a significant impact in their respective industries and create value for their stakeholders. She is known for her ability to identify emerging trends and technologies and has a proven track record of success in the venture capital industry.