Luisa Howell

Luisa Howell is a strategic professional currently working at Ayming in London, focusing on innovation funding. In her role as Senior Strategic Partnerships Executive, she partners with investors and start-ups to optimise capital efficiency, helping businesses secure funding through public and private channels. With a background in innovation consulting and strategic partnerships, Luisa assists investor-backed companies in navigating the complex landscape of innovation funding.

Before joining Ayming in January 2025, she worked as a Strategic Partnerships Executive for over a year, refining her expertise in innovation funding. Her experience spans various sectors, including advising for Oldan since October 2024, where she works as an advisor.
 

Luisa also has entrepreneurial experience, having founded and served as CEO of Truffore, a business she built and exited between April 2020 and August 2023. In addition, she worked as Chief of Staff at Equilibrium Labs, a biotech start-up focused on advancing liver health treatment, where she contributed for one year.
 

Earlier in her career, Luisa gained valuable experience as a Finance Analyst intern at Maddox Gallery. In this prestigious international contemporary art gallery, she focused on financial reporting and investment portfolios. She also worked as an Elite Athlete Nutritionist intern at Saracens RFC, providing tailored nutrition programs for athletes.
 

Luisa’s education includes a Bachelor of Science in Joint Honours Psychology and Nutrition from Newcastle University. She has also completed several certifications, including a Private Equity and Venture Capital qualification from Università Bocconi, a Newton Scholar programme, and an Advanced Herbalism Diploma. Outside her professional work, she volunteers for Chance for Childhood and HCPT, supporting children’s causes globally.

Luisa Howell was born and raised in the United Kingdom. She has built a career in the strategic partnerships and innovation funding space, specialising in helping businesses optimise their capital efficiency and secure funding through both public and private routes.
 

After completing her education at St Benedict’s School, where she achieved A-levels in Economics, Maths, Biology, and an EPQ, Luisa went on to study at Newcastle University. There, she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Joint Honours in Psychology and Nutrition. Her academic background laid the foundation for her diverse career, bridging the fields of business, health, and innovation.
 

Luisa’s professional journey began with internships that offered her a broad perspective on different industries. In 2017, she worked as an intern at L'Aquila, a company based in the London area. This role helped her gain early exposure to the world of business. The following year, she interned as an Elite Athlete Nutritionist at Saracens RFC, where she tailored nutrition programmes for athletes, enhancing their performance and recovery.
 

In 2021, she took on a finance role as a Finance Analyst intern at Maddox Gallery in Greater London. The role focused on investment portfolios, financial reporting, and various aspects of the art industry. Her next major role was at Equilibrium Labs, where she served as Chief of Staff from December 2021 to November 2022. Equilibrium Labs is a biotech start-up that works on advancing liver health treatment through innovative diagnostics and therapeutics.
 

In 2023, Luisa founded and became CEO of Truffore, a company she successfully built and later exited in August 2023. After her exit from Truffore, she shifted her focus to working with investors and start-ups, providing expertise in capital strategies and innovation funding.

Since November 2023, Luisa has been working at Ayming, a consultancy firm based in the UK. As a Strategic Partnerships Executive, she collaborates with investors and investor-backed businesses to optimise capital efficiency and navigate the innovation funding landscape. In January 2025, she was promoted to Senior Strategic Partnerships Executive, continuing her work with Ayming to help extend founders’ runway through innovation funding.
 

Alongside her professional career, Luisa is involved in several volunteer initiatives. She has supported children’s causes through her work with Chance for Childhood, organising and supporting fundraising events for over 11 years. She also volunteered with HCPT (Hosanna House and Children’s Pilgrimage Trust) in 2018, assisting disabled and disadvantaged children.
 

Luisa is also a lifelong learner. She has completed various certifications, including a Private Equity and Venture Capital qualification from Università Bocconi in January 2025. She is currently studying for a CS50's Introduction to Programming with Python certification from Harvard University. Additionally, she holds an Advanced Herbalism Diploma and is a Registered Associate Nutritionist (ANutr), certified by the Association for Nutrition in 2021.
 

Currently, Luisa continues to build on her career at Ayming, focusing on helping businesses secure the funding they need to innovate and grow. Her deep experience in strategic partnerships, innovation consulting, and funding continues to position her as an expert in the industry.

Luisa Howell’s vision is to create sustainable pathways for businesses to access the funding they need to innovate and grow. She believes in bridging the gap between investors and start-ups, helping them optimise capital efficiency while navigating the complex funding landscape. By leveraging public and private funding routes, Luisa aims to support entrepreneurs in extending their runway, ultimately contributing to a thriving and innovative business environment. She is passionate about fostering partnerships that help businesses scale and succeed, ensuring that innovation is accessible to all, regardless of their size or stage of development.

Luisa has received recognition for her work in strategic partnerships and innovation funding. In 2024, she was awarded the Newton Scholar title from the Newton Venture Program, reflecting her leadership in the field. Additionally, she holds a certification in Private Equity and Venture Capital from Università Bocconi, which further solidifies her expertise in funding strategies. Her entrepreneurial success in founding and exiting Truffore also speaks to her ability to create and grow impactful businesses. Beyond her professional achievements, Luisa is respected for her volunteer work, particularly her long-standing commitment to children’s causes with Chance for Childhood.